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Coki Beach Dive Club


PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (DIVING FOR BEGINNERS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED)
  • Cost: $70 including instruction and all equipment (second dive $50)
  • When: 9:00, 11:00, or 1:00 daily
  • For: Beginners at least 10 years old. We recommend the Discover Scuba Diving lesson/tour for people who want to experience a dive before committing to an entire set of lessons.
  • Duration: 2-3 hours (including lesson and dive at a maximum depth of 40 ft).
Description: This lesson/tour is the very first step on the road toward certification. The skills completed during this dive maybe credited toward certification in the PADI Scuba Diver Program and the PADI Open Water Diver Program . It is equivalent to Module One of the confined water session.

If you decide to continue, you may finish either:
  • Here at Coki Beach Dive Club. The price of this dive is credited toward your certification price
  • at home. All you need to do is ask us for your student record, which documents your achievement. When you are back home, you can take it to any PADI Dive Center or Resort to continue your course.
The Curriculum: With the help of a flip chart, we will explain to you a certain amount of theory and we will make sure that you understand the important rules of diving. The lesson will be short and concise, designed to inform you but not to confuse you.

After the theory and before starting the real dive, you will practice in near pool-like conditions along the shore. You will hand feed the fish as you embark on your guided dive through the coral reef. Your air gauge will be carefully monitored, to ensure that you don't get low on air. The dive will last about 40 minutes, depending on your comfort level. You will be surprised by how quickly you will relax!

After completing your dive, you can stay and snorkel at Coki Beach, the best snorkel spot on St. Thomas. If you don't have your own snorkel gear with you, you can use Coki Beach Dive Club gear for free or buy it at our Retail Shop.

 Reservations: We take walk ups, but its better to make a reservation. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.

Medical Clearance and Liability: Please read the medical form with medical questions. You must bring a written release from your doctor if you answer YES to any of the questions. Before starting this program, we will ask you to complete the medical questionnaire, a Liability Release, and a Safe Diving Statement.

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SCUBA DIVER COURSE
  • Cost: $250 includes instruction, books, and equipment. Add $25 for a CD ROM.
  • When: Classes start daily. We work around your vacation schedule.
  • For: Beginners at least ten years old.
  • Duration: 2 or 3 days(depends on comfort level), approximately four hours per day.
Description: This course will gain you a PADI Scuba Diver Certification. With this certification, you are permitted to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Dive Professional on your next vacation or dive trip. The Scuba Diver Course is a wonderful opportunity to explore the underwater world with the comfort and safety of having an experienced guide with you at all times. The course is designed for people on vacation that don't have the time to complete the full certification course. The knowledge and skills you learn in this class are the foundations to complete your full Open Water Certification. We feature small groups and personal service.


The Curriculum:

  • First Session: The PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course is the first lesson. It takes 2-3 hours. The maximum depth for this dive is 40 ft. No reading or advanced preparation is needed. This dive is the First Open Water dive of the PADI course of study. If you decide to continue, we provide you the books for the full course for $50 (applied toward total cost of certification). We also lend you a video lesson ($30 refundable deposit). The video ($35) or a DVD version ($40) are also available for sale.
  • Second Session: This session generally begins at 9:00 am and lasts 3-5 hours. It consists of an academic session followed by an in-the-water session covering skills needed during your open water dives. This will be your longest session. Before coming to class, you must read chapters 1-3 of the written material and complete the review questions at the end of each chapter. You should also review lessons 1-3 on the Video. We will start with a quiz on the three chapters. The "confined water" modules 1-3 follows the academic lesson. You will be doing a 200 yard swim or a 300 yard snorkel and a 10 minute float as part of these modules. Bring your lunch or purchase one on the beach.

    Time permitting, you will complete your second Open Water Dive the same day. Or we can schedule your second session around your vacation plans.
Reservations: We take walk ups, but its better to make a reservation, E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607. If you reserve in advance, we can mail you the books and either the video or the interactive CD-ROM, so that you do not have to read during your vacation.


Medical Clearance and Liability: Please read the medical form with medical questions. You must bring a written release from your doctor if you answer YES to any of the questions. Before starting this program, we will ask you to complete the medical questionnaire, a LiabiliTY Release, and a Safe Diving Statement.

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OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION
  • Cost: $350 includes instruction, books, and equipment. Add $25 for a CD ROM.
  • When: Classes start daily. We work around your vacation schedule.
  • For: Beginners at least ten years old.
  • Duration: 4 days total, four to five hours a day except the first day 2 hours.

Description: When you complete this course, you will be awarded the PADI Open Water Certificate. This Certificate entitles you to rent gear and dive with a buddy without the supervision of a PADI dive professional. We feature small groups and personal service.

The Curriculum:
The first two or three sessions are identical to the Scuba Diver Course. Sessions 3 and 4 commence at 9:00 am and will last 4 to 5 hours. In these sessions you will complete Confined Water Modules 4and 5 of the PADI course, complete two open water dives, and take quiz 4 and the final exam. You will be asked to complete your book and video before coming to the third session. You will be taking a quiz and, at the end, a final exam of 50 multiple choice questions. Remember that the schedule is flexible and can be made to fit into your vacation schedule.

Reservations: We take walk ups, but its better to make a reservation, E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607. If you reserve in advance, we can mail you the books and either the video or the interactive CD-ROM, so that you do not have to read during your vacation.

Medical Clearance and Liability: Please read the medical form with medical questions. You must bring a written release from your doctor if you answer YES to any of the questions. Before starting this program, we will ask you to complete the medical questionnaire, a Liability Release, and a Safe Diving Statement.
REFERRAL COURSES
  • Cost: $60 per dive or $240 for all 4 dives. Price includes instruction, final paperwork, and equipment.
  • When: Classes start daily. We work around your vacation schedule.
  • For: Dive students who have completed the academic and confined water part of their course at another dive center.
  • Duration: 2 days, four hours a day.

Description: The referral course is another option for completing your certification. You can sign up at a dive shop near your home and complete your academics and your confined water exercises. With a referral from your dive shop, you complete 4 open water dives here with Coki Beach Dive Club. When you're done, you will be awarded the PADI Open Water Certificate. The advantage is obvious; you don't spend so much of your vacation time in the classroom. If you are on a cruise ship, you will be able to complete a maximum of 2 open water dives per day.

Other Certification Programs: We are a Universal Referral Center for SSI, NAUI, YMCA, NASDS, PDIC, and SDI dive courses. Contact us for details.

Reservations: Its best to make a reservation for Referral courses. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.

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PADI ADVENTURE DIVER
  • Cost: $230 includes 3 dives, book and equipment.
  • When: Call for reservations.
  • For: Certified divers, minimum 12 years old.

Description: Certified Divers who want to continue their diving education, but have little time available, have today the opportunity to earn a certificate with this course. PADI Adventure Diver Certification is earned by completing any of the following dives: Deep Dive, Wreck Dive, Night Dive, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist, Boat Dive, Navigational Dive, and Search and Recovery.

Divers age 12-14 receive a Junior Adventure Diver.


Reservations: E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.


PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER

  • Cost: $300 includes instruction, books, and equipment.
  • When: Classes times are flexible. We work around your vacation schedule.
  • For: If you are a PADI Open Water Diver or the equivalent and are 15 years or older, then you're ready for the Advanced Open Water Diver program. (If you're a PADI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent and between the ages of 12-14, you can complete the PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver program.)
  • Duration: Five dive sessions.

Description: The Advanced Open Water Course is a 5-dive course. There are no tests! Yeah! There is a book to read which is actually very interesting and covers all aspects of diving, a scuba review and study questions. The course has two required dives:

  • A deep dive not over 100 ft and
  • A navigation dive

There are 3 elective dives. You can select from a:

  • night dive
  • boat dive
  • wreck dive
  • underwater naturalist dive
  • search & recovery dive
  • peak performance buoyancy

These dives will improve diver awarness and will help develop skills needed for Rescue Diver, the next level of diving.

Certification: After successfully completing the course, you'll receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. This allows you to participate in more advanced diving activities with a maximum recommended depth of 30 metres/100 feet.

 Reservations: Its best to make a reservation. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.
 

PADI RESCUE DIVER
  • Cost: $300 includes instruction, books, and equipment. ($250 if you have PADI Emergency First Response certification.)
  • When: Classes times are flexible We work around your vacation schedule.
  • Prerequisites: You must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) and must be at least 15 years old. The PADI Junior Rescue Diver program is available if you're between the ages of 12 and 14 and hold a PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) rating. You must also provide documentation of at least 20 logged open water scuba dives.
  • Duration: Generally takes 2-3 days 3-4 hrs each day.

Description: In this course you become qualified to rescue another diver and self rescue. It is assumed that you have already mastered the basic diving skills. The rescue class skills are centered on recognition and response to diving problem. It is the bridge between the advanced and dive master certifications.

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PADI EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE ® PROGRAM

Cost: $90

When: We will work around your schedule

Duration: Approximately 8 hours

Description: PADI EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE ® PROGRAM is as part of your Rescue Diver Certification. It covers basic training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care. In addition, it's a medically based program covering primary care, secondary care and treatments that follows national consensus guidelines.

Reservations: Its best to make a reservation. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.

DIVE MASTER

  • Cost: $500 includes instruction, books, and equipment (PADI application fees are not included).
  • When: Classes times are flexible. We work around your vacation schedule.
  • Duration: Intensive 2-week long course.

Prerequisites: You must:

  • Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
  • Have a CPR certification, a first aid certification from a recognized organization or a PADI Emergency First Response ® certification.
  • Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

Description: Dive Master is the first level of being a PADI Professional Diver. Many Dive Masters continue on to Assistant Instructor or Instructor. Dive Masters are qualified to guide certified divers and assist Instructors in training classes.

 Reservations: Its best to make a reservation. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.

MASTER SCUBA DIVER

  • Cost: Variable depending on prior training. Ask us!
  • When: Classes times are flexible We work around your vacation schedule.
  • Prerequisites: Open Water Diver
  • Duration: It depends which level of certification the diver has completed.

Description: The Master Diver Certification is different than Dive Master. It is for the diver not intending to become a Diving Professional but wanting to continue their diving education. Upon completing Rescue Diver and 5 Specialties you will receive the Master Scuba Diver certification. The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating denotes superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities.

Reservations: Its best to make reservations. E-mail ahead for reservations or call us at: 340-775-4220 or send us a Fax at: 340-776-4607.

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SPECIALTY COURSES (price varies from specialty to specialty, ask us about prices)

  • Equipment Specialist (Prerequisite: PADI Scuba Diver or higher)
  • Night Diver (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Search & Recovery (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Navigational (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Deep Diver (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Wreck Diver (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Boat Diver (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Photography (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)
  • Underwater Naturalist (Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or higher)


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