Question 1

Who can get certified as an Open Water diver?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who is at least 10 years old, in good health, and able to swim is eligible to get SCUBA certified. Before your pool sessions, you'll complete a medical questionnaire.

Question 2

What are the steps to getting certified?

Accepted Answer

After you register, we will send you a medical questionnaire to complete. Then, we'll set up your NAUI account and e-learning. 
You'll complete the e-learning at home before we meet for class. When we meet for class, we'll review academic topics and teach you SCUBA skills in the pool.

After you complete your academics and pool sessions, you will be eligible to complete a check-out dive. You can either choose to schedule your check-out dives through SELA Aquatics, or we can provide a referral letter for you to complete your certification on your own trip. If you are completing your certification on a non-SELA trip using the referral form, there is a $50 fee for the referral form.

Question 3

What equipment is provided for the pool sessions?

Accepted Answer

We provide tanks, weights, regulators, and BCD's for you to use in the pool. We highly recommend that you own your own SCUBA-quality mask, fins, and snorkel. We have quality masks, fins, and snorkels available for purchase at class. If you don't want to buy your own during class, you can use ours in the pool.

Question 4

What if I need more time to practice than the scheduled class time?

Accepted Answer

We want you to feel comfortable before you go on your checkout dive! If you need more practice time beyond your class time, we can arrange extra practice with an instructor.

Question 5

What is NAUI?

Accepted Answer

NAUI is a SCUBA certification agency that develops the curriculum for classes. We offer NAUI certifications from beginner open water classes through all continuing education levels.

NAUI certifications are recognized worldwide. Certification never expires, but we recommend a refresher course if it's been 12 months or more between dives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can get certified as an Open Water diver?

What are the steps to getting certified?

What equipment is provided for the pool sessions?

What if I need more time to practice than the scheduled class time?

What is NAUI?