Scuba Diving - PADI Open Water Course

• The course takes 3 days from Friday morning to Sunday evening
• Dive students are asked to arrive at 8.30am on the first day of the course, unless advised otherwise
• Your course will finish at approximately 6pm each evening
• You will be provided with a detailed dive course schedule at the time of booking

If you suffer from or have suffered from any of the above medical conditions OR If you suffer from any other medical conditions, including recent injuries, surgeries or psychological conditions then you will be required to obtain a fully completed medical clearance from your doctor prior to booking in for the dive (cost varies and is payable by you).

• Minimum age is 12
• You must be able to swim 200m unassisted
• Diving is an exciting and demanding activity. When performed correctly, applying correct techniques, it is relatively safe. When established safety procedures are not followed, yet there are increased risks
• If you are enrolling in an entry-level recreational diving certificate you must, prior to commencing the training, complete and submit a self-assessed medical declaration form
• Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving, while others require you to seek medical advice before diving
• We will ask you to fill out a medical questionnaire to identify any pre-existing conditions that may affect your safety while diving
• Answering ‘Yes’ to any of the medical questionnaire may require a Dive Doctor approval to dive
• Participants must be able to swim and have a satisfactory level of health
• You cannot fly within the 24-hour period following your last dive
• You must be able to swim
• If you are suffering from a cold, hay fever, hangover, cough, breathlessness or ear infection on the day of dive, you will not be allowed to participate in the dive
• Chronic sinus or middle ear problems may exclude you as water depth and pressure can cause severe discomfort if you are unable to equalise pressure
• Scuba Diving is physically demanding and can be dangerous if you suffer from certain medical conditions. It is very important that you, the diver, do not suffer from any contraindications to diving

Please carefully read the below list of medical conditions that may prohibit you from taking part in diving for your own safety:

• Asthma
• Heart Disease
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Chest Conditions including Pneumothorax
• Sinus Conditions
• Ear problems/surgery
• High blood pressure
• Pregnancy (pregnant woman are not permitted to dive)

• Change your booking up to 14 days before the start time of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
• No Refund will be offered once elearning has been sent out

Courses operate with a minimum of 4 students and up to a maximum of 6 students per instructor. In the event that minimum numbers are not met, you will be rescheduled by the experience provider.

In case of poor weather, the course will be rescheduled or international visitors will be given a referral to complete the course elsewhere.

You will need to bring with you on the day towel, bathers, warm change of clothes, water bottle, packed lunch and a medical certificate from a Dive Doctor (if required) and also a pen & writing paper or notepad.

Accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. Please enquire at the time of booking. We are the Victorian Tourism Award Winners 2005, 2006 and 2007 for Adventure Tourism.

This experience takes place in Portsea, Victoria.