Who is it for?
There is no definitive answer to this as every case is different. If you completed the Open Water Course a year ago or more and haven’t dived since then we would strongly recommend starting with a refresher. You’ll no doubt remember how much there was to take on during your initial training… Diving involves a complex mix of theoretical understanding and practical skills – it really is a case of ‘use it or lose it’.
Perhaps you are a more accomplished diver with a few hundred dives under your weight-belt but a break of 5 years or more. In this case you’ll probably be surprised by how much you do remember and how quickly the old skills return. Still its beneficial to start with an easy beach dive so you can settle back into it with zero stress.
Ask yourself the question: “Are you ready for a 30 metre dive, starting with a back-roll from a rocking boat, at a site with some current and a buddy you have not met before?” Okay, an extreme example, but a good measure of whether you should take the refresher first. You’d be surprised at how much more confident you feel after this dive.
Note: Another option for Open Water divers is to take the Advanced Open Water course. This will provide the same benefits as the Refresher Programme and more.
What’s the schedule?
We divide our day into three sessions. We always provide a guided boat dive during the first two sessions. A third boat is dependent on there being a minimum of two divers. The third session of the day is often reserved for beginner programmes and training dives.
If time is short then maybe you’ll have to start with the refresher during the first session and then you can jump on the boat for the second dive. If there is a third boat dive then you’ll be able to join this too.
A better option may be to come in for the refresher during one of the first afternoons of your holiday. This way you’ll be able to join us at the start of the next day to make at least two boat dives.
If diving is the primary reason for your holiday then don’t delay! Make the refresher at the earliest opportunity – morning or afternoon – and then you’ll be ready to jump on the next boat dive and every one after that!
What does it cost?
That depends on how much diving you intend to do.
The listed price is
€ 69
Equipment rental is included in this price. It’s a little more expensive than a standard dive but that is due to the fact you will have an instructor dedicated to you(r group).
If you make 6 dives or more in total during your holiday then we will discount this supplement. In this case this dive will be counted simply as part of your dive package.
Reservations and Enquiries
In order to make a reservation or an enquiry with us, please either;
email: info@aqua-marina.com
Phone, SMS or WhatsApp: (+34) 678 662 670
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