More often that not, dive boat charter operators require divers to show proof of an Advanced Open Water Certification or equivalent in order to dive to sites deeper that 60ft. Over the years, I have met many divers with no real desire to pursue any continuing education after their initial entry level course. For many, further qualifications seem like an unnecessary expenditure of both time and money, and though they may continue to dive for many years, they never feel the need to take the next step on the certification ladder. Although shallow sites have their own significant charms, including plenty of life, light and color, there are many reasons to consider an advanced certification that allows deeper diving. For those who learned to dive because of access to plentiful new sights and experiences, the advantages in learning to dive deeper are obvious. The majority of the world’s dive-able wrecks lie in over 60 feet of water, and most walls dives beyond that. Our very own Vandenberg wreck sits in 130ft with the deck located at about 90ft. The Cayman Salvage Master at 90ft, and the ever popular Joes Tug just a hair past 60ft. The sense of briefly inhabiting a world that is both beautiful and exquisitely alien is heightened at depth, and the concept of pushing the boundaries of human limitations becomes even more real. Deep-water corals and ecosystems are different to those found in shallow water, and the animals that inhabit them can also be quite unique. It is worth noting too that deeper sites are often more intact that shallower ones precisely because they are out of the range of new and inexperienced divers. Of course, the advantages of enrolling in continuing-education courses are not limited to the ability to dive deeper. The PADI Advanced Open Water course, for example, is designed to increase diver confidence and self-sufficiency by exposing the student to a range of new experiences. The Emocean Club Diver Training Program is a great choice if youre looking to become a more “Complete Diver”. It also includes an Enriched Air Nitrox course. Divers Direct - Key West We are located at 535 Greene Street in Key West. Any of the sales associates can tell you all about how the course is structured and how it could benefit you. If you prefer to contact me directly please email aolday@diversdirect ( PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer) #leantodive #scuba #diversdirectkyt #emoceanclub
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 20:00:00 +0000
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