Who this is for: Open Water Divers who want to extend their diving season to all seasons.
NAUI® Drysuit Diver
Stay warm and extend your season. Learn drysuit setup and care, buoyancy and trim control, proper weighting, valve/air management, and practical skills for comfortable, confident cold-water diving in Michigan.
EARLY BIRD PRICE $185! The first 2 students to enroll SAVE $50 on our in-store training fees! Or, get this class FREE with the purchase of a drysuit!
Regular course fee is $235 (eLearning for the course is priced separately, as set by NAUI; add $55.44)
Missed "Early Bird" Enrollment? You can still save $25 when you register in person at our shop!
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EARLY BIRD PRICE $185! The first 2 students to enroll SAVE $50 on our in-store training fees! Or, get this class FREE with the purchase of a drysuit.
Regular course fee is $235 (eLearning required for the course is priced separately, as set by NAUI; add $55.44)
Schedule & Format
- eLearning Online (add $55.44): (self-paced) to build your knowledge
- Classroom Session: for review of eLearning studies and preparation to dive
- Pool Session: for practice of skills in preparation for open water dives
- Open Water Checkout Dives: two (2) open water dives required for certification
Gear Included vs. Personal Gear
- Provided: drysuit is provided for course use
- Student's Gear: full set of gear is required to participate, including: mask, snorkel, fins, boots, regulator, octo or alternate air source, dive computer or gauges, BCD, hood, gloves, tanks, weights, dive knife, dive light, surface marker buoy, and pony bottle
- Rental Gear Available for Class Use: if students do not own all the gear required for class, gear may be rented at a 50% discount off standard rental rates
- Important Note: it is highly recommended that students use their own gear for this course
Referral Students Welcome
- Started elsewhere? We accept students with proper paperwork as required by NAUI® to continue their education
Attendance
- To successfully complete this course, students must attend all scheduled classroom and pool sessions, and open water dives
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
Enrollment
- Ages 10+
- Registration, medical form, and waiver required
- If registering online, forms and eLearning access will be emailed
- Physician approval may be required based on medical questionnaire
Cancellation Policy
- Please review our course cancellation policy.
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Meet Your Instructor
This course is taught by Keith Hintz, co-owner of Dive & Glide Scuba. Keith has been teaching scuba courses since 1989 and is dedicated to creating safe, confident, and capable divers. In addition to being a NAUI® Instructor, Keith is also a SSI® Instructor. Want to learn more about Keith and our full staff team? Visit our Dive Team Page.
Keith Hintz
Co-Owner • NAUI / SSI / SEI Instructor • Teaching since 1989