Do I need to be a certified diver to take this course?

Yes. This program is designed for already certified divers; you must present your certification card if joining dives.

Is e-learning included?

No. Required e-learning must be completed prior to arrival; the in-person day focuses on hands-on skills and dives.

Are tanks and analyzers provided?

Shore dives and basic support are included; the operator provides analyzers and fill services as part of the training, but confirm specifics when booking.

What are the group sizes?

Classes are limited to up to four students, allowing detailed instructor attention during setup and in-water practice.

Can the instructor cancel dives?

Yes. Instructors may postpone or cancel dives for safety reasons, including signs of impairment or unsafe conditions.

Are boat tickets or accommodations included?

No. Boat tickets, meals, and lodging are not included—arrange transportation and housing separately when booking.

Cozumel Nitrox - Dry: Nitrox Review & Two-Tank Shore Dives off Avalon, CA

Located in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island, this one-day Cozumel Nitrox - Dry experience gives certified divers a focused, hands-on Nitrox review or two Nitrox dives; the program emphasizes computer setup, oxygen analysis, and logbook procedures taught in small groups to build confidence in real shore dive conditions workflows. Students choose between Option One, a dry review covering theory, analyzer technique, and how to document mixes properly, or Option Two, two Nitrox dives where those classroom skills are applied under instructor oversight along Catalina’s kelp forests and rocky reefs familiar to Southern California divers with variable currents offshore often. Groups are deliberately small—up to four students—so instructors can walk through oxygen exposure limits, set partial pressures on dive computers, perform analyzer cross-checks, and coach practical pre-dive procedures; this hands-on rhythm reduces confusion and gives divers repeatable steps they can rely on during future boat or shore Nitrox operations worldwide. Logistics are straightforward: shore-based dives included with drinking water provided, but e-learning, boat tickets, meals, and lodging are not included; students must complete medical and liability paperwork, show certification cards when required, and understand that briefings are conducted in English without translation to maintain safety clarity and professional standards upheld. Avalon’s underwater environment offers kelp canopies, rocky outcrops, and resident species such as Garibaldi and kelp bass, creating interesting training dives without extreme depths; the local conditions provide realistic practice for analyzing O2 mixes and managing oxygen exposure while still remaining comfortable enough for skill repetition and scenario-based training sessions. The instruction is practical and direct: students will learn how to correctly analyze and record oxygen fractions, set oxygen partial pressure alarms on dive computers, understand maximum operating depths for chosen mixes, and practice emergency procedures specific to enriched air diving so confidence extends beyond the classroom into actual dives. This course is best for certified open water divers who want to add Nitrox skills to extend usable bottom time; it is not aimed at beginning students. Participants should be comfortable swimming in cold water, able to don full scuba gear, and ready for combined classroom, setup, and in-water practice. Expect paperwork: the operator requires completed Diver Information forms, PADI or NAUI liability waivers and a training contract before in-water activities begin; instructors reserve the right to postpone or cancel dives if participants appear impaired by alcohol or substances, reinforcing a strict safety culture that protects students and staff alike. Whether you pick the review day to polish procedures or opt for two Nitrox dives to validate skills in water, Cozumel Nitrox - Dry at Avalon condenses focused education into a focused visit leaving divers more competent with enriched air tools, clearer about procedures, and ready for longer, safer dives.

About Scuba Women

Scuba Women, based in Avalon, California, runs scuba diving courses and guided dives on Catalina Island. The operation offers a range of Catalina-centered programs, including specialty courses, hands-on workshops, multi-day training, and guided kelp forest dives. Course options listed include Catalina Deep Diver Specialty (private course), Catalina Advanced Open Water, Catalina Nitrox Specialty (dry and two-dive options), Catalina Rescue Diver Course, Catalina Trim and Buoyancy Workshop, Catalina Dry Suit Specialty, Catalina DSMB Workshop, Catalina Sidemount Training, and Catalina Guided Dives.

Programs emphasize practical skills such as deep diving to 130 feet, Nitrox computer setup and log review, dry-suit buoyancy and cold-water techniques, delayed surface marker buoy deployment, sidemount configuration and gas control, and rescue and emergency skills. Several offerings provide hands-on training and small-group guided dives through Catalina’s kelp forests and underwater scenery. The business provides both dry training options and supervised open-water dives where applicable, with structured courses aligned to specialty training objectives.

Scuba Women is featured on The Adventure Collective, which lists the business and its Catalina experiences. The listing highlights the available specialty courses and guided dives from Avalon, California, for divers seeking technical skills, safety training, or recreational exploration around Catalina Island. Prospective participants can review specific course summaries and select private or small-group formats where indicated. All program descriptions specify the training focus and the practical skills covered, enabling informed selection of courses and guided dives. Detailed course summaries and booking details are available through the Adventure Collective listing and direct contact channels for divers.