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Who this is for: Certified Open Water Divers who want to dive the Avelo System.
Avelo Essentials (for Open Water Certified Divers)
Join us and start your Avelo™ diving adventures on the Avelo System . You’ll learn the skills you need to dive safely and confidently — and join a community of underwater explorers who love the water just as much as you!
SPACE IS LIMITED! ONLY 2 STUDENTS PER CLASS!
Class dates are listed below. If you don't see a class that meets your needs, we offer privately scheduled classes on weekdays at no additional charge. Call us for information at (989) 486-3627.
Referral Credit: Refer a friend or family member to one of our Avelo classes and receive a $25 credit on account for a future purchase.
$450.00
Availability: In Stock
Referral Credit: Refer a friend or family member to one of our Avelo classes and receive a $25 credit on account for a future purchase.
Prerequisites
- Be an open water scuba diver: Students must have a confirmed open water dive within the past 12 months, or must complete a refresher course prior to Avelo training.
- Be 13+ years of age: Students ages 13-18 must have parental consent.
- Complete the required forms: participation form, medical form, and liability waiver must be complete prior to participation
Schedule & Format
- eLearning Online (included, $225 value): (self-paced) to build your knowledge (must be completed prior to in-water training)
- eLearning Review: prior to your dives you'll spend about 30-45 minutes at the dive site reviewing the Avelo System, assembly, and dive plan for your training
- Open Water Dives: Two (2) open water dives to learn the Avelo System and practice diving skills
Gear Included vs. Personal Gear
- Provided for Use: the Avelo System, regulator/octo, dive computer, wetsuit, hood, gloves, SMB (surface marker buoy), whistle
- Student's Personal Gear (Required): mask, snorkel, boots, fins
Attendance
- To successfully complete this course, students must attend all scheduled sessions
- Additional sessions may be scheduled for students by instructor recommendation, at no additional charge to the student
Registration Deadline
- Register at least one week before your desired class start date to allow for time for completion of eLearning prior to your classroom session
DG Doubloons Loyalty Rewards
- Earn 5% cash-back credit on every purchase at Dive & Glide Scuba.
- No card to carry! Your rewards are automatically tracked.
- Redeem rewards on classes, gear, service, and trips!
Meet Your Instructor
This course is taught by Josh Wilson. Josh obtained his Open Water Certification due to an opportunity presented by the Patriots for Disabled Divers (PFDD) nonprofit organization. He actively continued his certifications and is presently a PADI® Open Water (and many specialties) instructor, Avelo™ instructor, and Cylindex® instructor. If you want to learn to dive or need a dive buddy for an excursion, Josh is available. You'll find him at Dive & Glide Scuba, and Rainbow Reef in Florida, as diving year-round is now a daily life goal. Want to learn more about Josh and our full staff team? Visit our Dive Team Page.
Josh Wilson
PADI / Avelo / Cylindex Instructor