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Your International Passport To Dive Worldwide!
Get Certified! Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognised scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
Location:
3755 Point Nepean Road, Portsea
Duration:
3 Days of 8am – 5pm (Schedule will be provided)
Inclusions:
All equipment for diving (excluding snorkeling gear), private pool, all instruction and eLearning.
All participants are required to have their own mask, snorkel and fins – These are also available for purchase in our store.
What to Bring/Wear:
Bring a towel, bathers, and something warm & dry to wear afterwards. Please be sure to bring a drink, snack or lunch.
Participant Conditions:
Age: Participants need to be aged 18+
Under 18s can join our Teen Open Water Course
Ability:
All students will be required to perform a basic swim test during this course. Confidence in the water is preferable when signing up.
– Not sure you are fully ready? Try our Discover Scuba Dive experience first
Medical:
Please inform us of any medical conditions you have as it may effect or prohibit your dive. Once booked you will receive a medical form, this must be filled out before your course begins and you may then need to get approval from a doctor before diving.
Visit www.spums.org.au to find Dive Doctors in Melbourne.
Contact BAYPLAY on (03) 5984 0888 to discuss your options.
Important Notes
Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. Should you have difficulty on the day diving, we will arrange a separate time for you to do a one on one dive with your instructor (additional fee applies).
Home Study:
Schedule
Friday – 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday – 8.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday – 8.30am – 5.00pm
Dive Course Prerequisites
For your PADI Open Water course, you must satisfy all medical requirements and complete your PADI e-Learning in full.
Step 1 – Medical Conditions
Read through the Medical Form Attached.
You will be required to get a Dive Medical if you are:
– Over 45 years old
– Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 – Calculate your Body Mass Index here.
– Have ticked yes to any item on Medical Form attached.
Medical Form Link
If the above does not apply to you, then you can sign the medical waiver.
The waiver will not be accepted by BayPlay if it is deemed that the student needs a dive medical. Any person with a body mass index (BMI) of over 30, a female waist of over 88cm or a male waist of over 102cm will require a dive medical. Call to discuss if you have any concerns. For your nearest dive doctor, please visit www.spums.com.au
Step 2 – e-Learning
PADI will email your E-Learning passcode to begin the theory component of your course. Please contact us if you have not received your log in details.
Equipment
Scuba Equipment is provided on the dive course, however if a person has specific sizes which are outside the range of what we carry, then a fee may be required to hire in specific equipment, or masks with prescription lenses. We may need up to 4 weeks to organize specific equipment. Alternately, equipment can be ordered in for purchase.
Please note: personal snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and boots) must be brought along to the course, or purchased prior to commencement of the practical sessions. These items are available in our shop.
During peak times, travel to the Peninsula can be delayed due to high traffic congestion.
Please allow extra travel time, as well as time to park your vehicle and freshen up so that we may commence your tour as scheduled.
If you arrive late, especially without notice, your tour may be reduced or forfeited.
What to bring
Water-based activities: bathers, towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm & dry change of clothes.
Land-based activities: towel, hat, sunscreen and closed heel shoes.
Please dress for comfort and for the weather.
Please also bring along water & snacks for during the days. You may also choose to bring lunch, as during peak times, we cannot anticipate being near local eateries or their wait times & we may not be able to wait for you to return before beginning the next component of the course.
Weather
In some instances, weather may change unexpectedly and a tour may need to be rescheduled at the last minute. If you have concerns regarding the weather, please call to discuss, or you can also see our terms and conditions for more information.
PS. The sun shines more in Portsea than Melbourne!
Parking
The Portsea public car park is 2 hour parking from December until April.
All day parking is available in the car park behind the BayPlay shop or on Franklin Rd.
Direction Information: Location
Medical Information
It is recommended that any guest with a medical condition fill in a medical statement prior to the tour.
Adequate medical advice should be sought prior to any activity including but not limited to the following: asthma, epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, ear injury, pregnancy & seasickness. Dive Medical Form
Accommodation Packages & Local Attraction Passes
Combine your activity in a package with accommodation.
We have apartments for family holidays & spacious group retreats here above our shop in Portsea.
Terms & Conditions
For details please visit: Terms & Conditions
