YMCA Scuba logo YMCA Advanced Open Water Diver certification


This is the the next step in the progression of training for a SCUBA diver that has completed an Open water scuba Diver certification. 
This program adds five additional dives to the divers education and experience. This certification is taught during a week end trip to Monterey. This class is entirely hands-on, in the field.

Prerequisites:
This certification is for people at least 15 years old. Persons from 15 to 17 requires parent/guardian permission. (Proof of age required).

You must be already certified as an Open Water diver by the YMCA or another recognizex agency.

Forms:
All students need to fill the following forms:
  1. Waiver form (PDF file)  (to be signed at the first class)
  2. Medical Questionnaire form (PDF file) (IMPORTANT: read the form and fill it. If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician (for example, if you answered yes to one of the questions on the medical questionnaire), you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities). If you need a signed Medical Form from your doctor, take care of that now or you won't be able to take the class !! To obtain the medical release form to be signed by your doctor click here (PDF file).
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If you can't print these files, send us an email at info@frogdivers.com and we will send them to you by mail or fax.

Cost:
100$ Boat trip fee
100$ Instructor Fee
   15$ Certification card fee (if you succeed all the tests). Optional: 15$ additional if the student requires a CMAS certification card.

in addition to the above, you have to provide your own personal gear.

Note: All students are insured through DAN for the duration of the class (read conditions on DAN's website by clicking here).

Class content:
The class includes 5 dives. 3 are required dives and 2 are selected from an option list.

The 3 required dives include:
    1. A navigation dive utilizing a compass.
    2. A night dive.
    3. A deep dive (greater than 50 feet, less than 100 feet)

The 2 elective dives may be from the following list:
    1. Navigation dive
    2. Night dive
    3. Deep dive.
    4. Boat dive.
    5. Environmental dive
    6. Drift dive
    7. Search and recovery dive
    8. Underwater photographydive
    9. Computer assisted dive
    10. Wreck dive (no penetration).

The first day, we will dive from the shore, the second day, we will dive from a boat.

If you miss the field trip, you must complete it within 30 days by special arrangement with the instructors, and an additional fee will be charged.

The instructor fee is to pay the instructor to teach you scuba diving, you need to pass all open water tests to get certified. 

If you have any question, please send an email to info@frogdivers.com.

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