This course is taught by instructor, Keith Hintz.

Keith is the co-owner of Dive & Glide Scuba.  He has been teaching diving courses since 1989.  In addition to being an NAUI instructor, he is also an SSI and SEI instructor.  To learn more about Keith and our other staff members, visit our Dive Team page.

(Course description courtesy of NAUI.)

NAUI® Advanced Open Water Diver

Enroll in our NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver Course to explore new dive sites and undertake exclusive activities under the supervision of one of our NAUI Instructors. Learn about specialties and diving activities of interest to you while developing your confidence and skill as a diver exploring our underwater world.

During training, you'll complete a minimum of six open-water dives, including three separate dives for navigation, night or low visibility diving, and deep diving (130 feet/40 meters of maximum depth), plus three additional dives.

Possible activities include:

• Navigation (required dive)
• Shore diving
• Search and recovery
• Hunting and collection
• Deep diving (required dive)
• Night and limited visibility (required dive)

This course Includes:

• eLearning online
• Two classroom sessions with your scuba instructor
• One pool session (if deemed necessary by your instructor)
• Six open water dives to complete certification and obtain your Advanced Scuba Diver Card

For student safety and enjoyment:

• Our course size is limited to 6 students whenever possible. 
• Ages 10+ are invited to attend (Junior Advanced Scuba Diver Certification) or 15 years (Advanced Scuba Diver Certification).
• Divers must be in good physical condition to enroll in a NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver course.

Registration forms and waivers must be completed to participate.

•  If you register online, after payment, a link to the form will automatically arrive in your email inbox.

Use of diving gear is not included with this course.

• If you do not have gear, your instructor will assist you in choosing the proper gear for your training and future diving adventures during your class session.
• Dive gear needed for this course: regulator, octo/safe second, buoyancy compensator, dive computer/gauges, compass, 7mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, flashlight, surface marker buoy, tool (dive knife), tanks, and weights.
• If you'd prefer to rent gear for training dives, you may do so at a 50% discount off regular rental rates.  Advanced registration for use of rental gear is required.
• You earn 5% cash back credit on account (DG Doubloons Loyalty Program) with each course, gear purchase, rental, service purchase, and group trip space purchase made at Dive & Glide Scuba!  You may use DG Doubloons Credit on anything at Dive & Glide Scuba.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Medical forms and waivers must be completed before participation.  Based on the answers you provide on your medical information form, you may be required to obtain physician approval to dive. 

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY IS IN EFFECT; PLEASE REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE ENROLLING.

• The non-refundable deposit fee for this course is $100, plus the cost of eLearning if it has already been activated.

Questions? Call (989) 486-3627