Scuba Certification with Elite Scuba in San Diego
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Overview
Ready to take the plunge? Elite Scuba’s 4-day SDI open water course in San Diego gets you certified and comfortable in the ocean’s depths, with expert guidance and stunning underwater sights waiting below the surface. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting certification opportunity.
OPEN WATER CLASS SDI
Ages 15+ • 4 Days • Up to 6 Students
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About This Adventure
Join Elite Scuba for an exhilarating 4-day SDI scuba certification course, where you'll master essential diving skills through engaging classroom sessions, confined water practice, and thrilling open water dives. Experience the underwater world like never before and gain the confidence to explore the ocean's wonders with professional guidance.
SDI scuba certification course
Duration
4 Days about 8 hours per day Sat and Sun over 2 consecutive weekends
About
Elite Scuba is proud to offer professional SDI scuba certification courses. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course will cover all the necessary skills and knowledge for open water scuba diving.
The Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development (in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving.
- Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills.
- Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore! Knowledge Development can be completed online with the additional cost for this option.
Course prerequisites
Minimum age 15 (10 – 14 years old with parental consent)
Typical Class Schedule Day one – 9 a.m. to 4 pm. (theory class and equipment fit) Day two – 7.30 a.m. to 3 pm (pool session and review) Day three – 7.30 a.m. to 3 pm (open water dives) Day four – 9 a.m. to 2 pm (open water dives)
SDI eLearning Class
Take care of all the book work, quizzes, and testing before you arrive with eLearning, a web-based training offered through the SDI website for an additional fee. It allows anyone interested in taking a certification course to get a head start by completing all the academic portions (reading, knowledge reviews, waivers, tests, and quizzes) of a particular course before arriving at our facility.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Getting to your courses early ensures ample time for gear fitting and briefing.
Check Equipment Fit
Ensure your wetsuit, mask, and fins fit snugly but comfortably for maximum control.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water before and after dives to stay hydrated and avoid fatigue.
Practice Breathing
Familiarize yourself with breathing exercises to ease anxiety during dives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Sea lions
- Kelp forest fish
History
San Diego’s underwater sites include historic shipwrecks dating back to the early 20th century, offering unique dive locations.
Conservation
Elite Scuba emphasizes eco-friendly practices to protect San Diego’s marine ecosystems, including reef-safe equipment and responsible diving etiquette.
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Adventure Hotspots in San Diego
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
wetsuit
Keeps you warm and buoyant during dives.
year-round specific
mask and snorkel
Provides clear vision and easy breathing underwater.
year-round specific
fins
Helps propel you efficiently through water.
year-round specific
underwater slate
Useful for communication and logkeeping underwater.
year-round specific