Benefits of the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) diving course

Advice from diving expert Walter Preimans

Daivings is an exciting and rewarding way to explore the underwater world. It provides a unique opportunity to observe marine life in the wild and get to know nature from a new perspective. To start diving, you must complete a training course that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to make diving safe and enjoyable. One of the most popular diving courses in the world is PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course. This course allows you to dive independently of an instructor, rent diving equipment up to a depth of 18 meters in open water, and is the start of further diving adventures.

PADI Open Water Diver certificate in Latvia
PADI Open Water Diver certificate in Latvia

In this article, I PADI MSDT Instructor Valters Preimanis, I would like to tell you about the benefits that can be gained by attending the PADI OWD course and diving training.

Benefits of the PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course

The benefits of the PADI OWD course are both short-term and long-term.

Short term benefits

  • Diving safety knowledge and skills. In the PADI OWD course, participants learn all the necessary knowledge and skills to dive safely and enjoyably.
  • Hands-on diving experience. During the course, participants complete four practical dives in a pool and four practical dives in open water.
  • PADI Open Water Diver certificate. After completing the course, participants receive a PADI Open Water Diver certificate, which allows them to dive independently up to a depth of 18 meters in open water.

Long-term benefits

  • A new passion. Daivings is an exciting and rewarding hobby that can bring a lot of fun and entertainment.
  • A new experience. Daivings allows you to explore an underwater world that is unique and exciting.
  • New friends. Daivings is a great way to meet new people with similar interests.
Underwater diving in the pool in Mārupe, Underwater diving club DIVINGS
Underwater diving in the pool in Mārupe, Underwater diving club DIVINGS

Diver training PADI organization

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the most recognized diving training organization in the world. PADI offers a wide range of training courses, from entry-level courses such as PADI OWD to professional diver courses.

PADI has strict quality standards that ensure all PADI courses and instructors meet high safety and educational standards.

OWD Alumni Diving Club

All PADI OWD course students who complete the course with us have the opportunity to join and travel with the "Daivings" club. The club offers various tours and trips to different diving sites around the world.

Conclusion

The PADI OWD course is a great option for those who want to start diving. The course is a safe and effective way to learn the necessary knowledge and skills to make diving safe and enjoyable.

If you are interested in diving, definitely consider the PADI OWD course. It can be the start of an exciting and rewarding adventure.