Why Scuba

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Why Scuba?

• Interact with interesting animals

• Freedom of Motion

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Why Scuba? - FUN

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This Class

• Sponsored by Wateree Dive Center
• In Columbia, SC
• A family business for 30 years
• www.watereescuba.com

• In conjunction with Winthrop University
• A college credit course.

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Course Format

• Academics
• Pool
• Open Water Experience

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Academics

• Textbook
• Online
• End of chapter questions that must be passed
  before going to the next chapter.
• Due at the beginning of each session

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Pool

• Five pool sessions on 3 days
• Learn new skills
• Practice old skills LOTS
• So you will be comfortable on the Open Water
  dives.

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Equipment

• Student Provides
• Mask
• Fins
• Snorkel
• Booties (optional)
• SSI logbook (required)
• Winthrop Student Packages Available

• Provided by Wateree
• Wet Suit
• BCD (buoyancy control device
• Regulator system
• Gauges/Instruments
• Tank
• Weight belt
• Weights
• Safety Equipment

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Open Water

• Takes place in Thomasville, NC (Blue Stone
  Quarry)
• Student is responsible for expenses.
• Dive on two different days. Total of 5 open
  water dives (only 4 required).