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
• Included in the course
• End of chapter questions due at the beginning of
  each class session
• DVD
• Included with the course
• View appropriate units before class.

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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 Florida 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 Florida (west coast)
• Student is responsible for expenses.
• Handout is available with the details.
• Dive in 3 different bodies of water
• Three different eco-systems

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Florida Trip

• Stay at the Best Western in Crystal River

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Dive Location 1 Devils Den
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Location 2 Rainbow River
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Location 3 Crystal River