Who this is for: Open Water Divers who are ready to find their way underwater using a compass and natural navigation to stay oriented, swim patters, and return to teir point of exit with confidence.
NAUI® Navigation
Learn how to use a compass and natural navigation to return to your exit point, swim accurate patterns, estimate distance, and stay oriented; skills that make every dive smoother and safer.
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Regular course fee is $215
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EARLY BIRD PRICE $165! The first 2 students to enroll SAVE $50!
Regular course fee is $215
Schedule & Format
- THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE; it is strictly a knowledge and skills refinement course
- Classroom Session: to learn and understand navigation skills and prepare a dive plan
- Open Water Checkout Dives: two (2) open water dives required for certification
Gear Included vs. Personal Gear
- 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, compass, BCD, hood, gloves, tanks, weights, dive knife, dive light, surface marker buoy, slate, 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 sessions and open water dives
Registration Deadline
- Register at least one week before your desired class start date
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