Frequently
Asked
Questions
If you have any
questions that aren't answered here, email or call to talk to us.
- Why
do people want to Scuba Dive?
- What
do Scuba
divers breathe?
- What
does SCUBA mean?
- How
old do I have to be to learn to Scuba dive?
- Isn't
Scuba
diving dangerous?
- Do I
have to be a strong swimmer to learn to
Scuba dive?
- Is
Scuba
diving expensive?
- Do I
need to have my own Scuba
Diving equipment?
- Can I
Scuba dive
on my own?
- I
have an ailment which I think may prevent me
from Scuba
diving, what should I do if I want to learn to dive?
- Will
I be able to dive worldwide with my
certification?
- What
do I get at the end of my Scuba
Diving course?
- Can I
go straight from PADI Open
Water Diver to the PADI Advanced Course?
Why do
people want to
Scuba dive?
Two
thirds of the surface
of our planet is covered by water. The best way of experiencing this
incredible environment at first hand is to equip ourselves with SCUBA
gear. Scuba diving also attracts a wide range of warm friendly people,
of all ages and from all walks of life. This enables Scuba divers to
meet and share their own wonderful experiences and adventures of, quite
literally, new worlds.
What
do Scuba divers
breathe?
It is
a common misconception that Scuba divers'
tanks are filled with pure oxygen, not so! In fact most Scuba
divers' tanks are actually filled with compressed air - the very same
that you and I are breathing right now.
What
does SCUBA mean?
SCUBA
is an acronym that stands for Self
Contained
Underwater
Breathing
Apparatus.
How
old do I have to be
to learn to Scuba dive?
The
minimum age is 10, while there is no maximum
age although there are activities for younger children so the whole
family can share the experience such as Snorkeling or
PADI Bubblemaker
.
Isn't
Scuba diving
dangerous?
No.
Statistics show that Scuba diving is one of
the safest sports, providing you remain within the PADI
guidelines taught to you.
Do I
have to be a
strong swimmer to learn to Scuba dive?
No, as
long as you can swim 200 yards comfortably
and tread
water you will be able to learn to Scuba dive
safely.
Is
Scuba diving
expensive?
Initially Scuba
diving may appear relatively expensive. However, when compared to a
life long adventure that is different every time and enables you to
visit parts of the world you would never normally see, then it really
isn't.
Do I
need to have my
own Scuba Diving equipment?
No.
Dive Goa will
provide all course materials and equipment you will require to learn to
Scuba
dive.
Can I
Scuba dive on my
own?
NO! As
a PADI diver you will be taught the SAFE
diving practices, this means you will NEVER dive solo. During
your dives you should always be paired with a buddy, or a dive
guide.
Do I need a medical checkup before I learn to dive?
As long as your are reasonably fit and have no major medical problems you should be able to dive. Please go through the Medical Statement before you register for diving. If the answer to any of the questions is a YES, you should seek advice from a diving doctor before
commencing a course. If your doctor gives written consent you
will be able to take up diving. We can recommend a doctor specializing
in dive medicine if you need one.
Will I
be able to dive
worldwide with my certification?
Yes,
PADI
is the largest diver training organisation in the world, so your card
is recognized anywhere in the world.
What
do I get at the
end of my Scuba Diving course?
Along
with the manual, dive tables and log book;
you will also receive a temporary certificate of successful completion,
we register you with PADI as a qualified diver and your certification
card will be mailed to your home address. This PADI card and your
logbook is the proof of your dive qualification.
Can I
go
straight from PADI Open Water Diver to the PADI Advanced Course?
Yes,
PADI encourage the new diver to acquire
further dive skills and experience under the supervision of a PADI
professional, and the Advanced Course is specifically designed for this.
