Group lessons use the home study or On-line method:

Part one: ACADEMIC

• SDI Home study method (Before first academic session complete all prerequisite homework in Student kit) Once complete, call store for start time for first in store academic session. Average time for academic session 2 hours
• OR - Complete all portions of SDI on-line academics, print all quizzes and exams. Once complete, call store for start time for first in store academic session. Average time for academic session 1 hour

Part Two: CONFINED POOL

• Bring all personal gear to first pool session (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves, wetsuit, gear bag)
• Average time for pool sessions: (2 hours) Pool sessions are designed to meet individual watermanship levels. Most students can complete the entire confined water skill segment in 2 hours.

Part Three: OPEN WATER

• Group/Semi-private lessons include 4 beach dives. Beach dives are scheduled by your Instructor on either Saturday or Sunday mornings from 7 to 10 am.
• Two (2) beach dives per day.
• Bring complete ocean equipment; mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves, wetsuit, gear bag, tank, regulator with computer, hood, bcd and lead. Students must pick up rental ocean gear personally and check it for fit, function and worthiness before leaving store.

• Recommended: For participants that don't want to dive from the beach, boat charters to Catalina Island are available.
• For boat charters, a maximum of three (3) dives can be scheduled.
• Clidk here for charter dates