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Introduces a Simple and Enjoyable Way to Learn S C U B A D I V I N G Open Water SCUBA Diver Course consists of five academic/pool modules, and four open water SCUBA certification dives. The five modules can be completed in as little as 3 days. See schedule. Prerequisites include that you be comfortable in the water, can swim for 200-yards OR 300 yards with mask, snorkel and fins, AND tread water for ten minutes. Certification includes receiving a PADI Open Water certification card. This "C-card" is evidence of your training and will be required to obtain compressed air, rent or purchase equipment, and participate in diving activities. Course can count towards college credit. Academic and Pool Sessions normally held over 3 to 5 meetings. Open water certification dives held in PA, MD or VA quarry or a referral to a tropical destination. All equipment except that listed under "Each Student Provides" is included except for referrals. Must be 10 years old to start junior certification. Discount for referal certification dives at a tropical destination is $100. *** NEW *** Entire course video is available on DVD or VHS. All classes will view the video at home prior to the academic session. This will provide more flexibility for the students to view the videos on their own time. Each student or couple will purchase a DVD for $35 for home viewing. The video may be returned after the course for a full refund provided it is in good condition (no scratches). Any student without a video player may view the video portion in our classroom at any time. *** SPECIAL *** Students will receive a certificate good for one day of gear rental upon completion of the Open Water SCUBA Diver course, valued at over $50. Sign up now - online registration |
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FAQ: What does the classroom portion of the course cover? The main focus is on the effects of pressure on your body. As you dive deeper, the pressure on your body increases. This changes the pressure of air your regulator delivers and the amount of nitrogen absorbed into your blood. How long does it take to get certified? Scuba Instruction is built on the mastery of classroom knowledge and water skills How long it takes to achieve that mastery depends on the individual. Normally there are up to 5 classroom and pool modules that normally takes place over a period of up to 5 weeks. An intensive course can be done over a period of 3 or 4 days as a private class, but still require the 2 days for the certification dives. What are the age requirements for enrolling in a scuba certification course? You must be at least 10 years old. Students between the age of 10 and 15 receive a junior certification requiring diving with a certified adult. What are "Certification Dives"? These 4 dives are in open water (not a confined pool area) used by the instructor to determine if you have mastered the skills you need to be a certified diver. They are the same skills you practiced in the pool. They are required to be done over a period of 2 days and may be done at a local quarry, or resort diving destination. This is called a referral. Can I dive on vacation without getting certified? Yes, you can. These experiences go by different names such as "discover Scuba", Introduction to Scuba", or "Resort Course". The activity usually consists of a pool session where you practice some essential skills and then are taken on a supervised shallow dive. These experiences are a safe, inexpensive way to gain familiarity with the sport and decide if you wish to pursue full certification. My ears hurt even when I dive to the bottom of a pool. What happens when I dive even deeper? The pain you feel is called a "squeeze" and is caused by the pressure of water pushing against your eardrum. One of the first things you'll learn in scuba class is a simple technique of equalizing. When done properly, you won't feel any pain in your ears. What equipment must I buy? You will need your own mask, snorkel, fins, and 1/4" neoprene boots. All other equipment is supplied for the pool sessions and certification dives held by the BASC. We supply wetsuits for the pool sessions and certification dives. Loaner mask, fins, and snorkel are available free of charge. Sharks. Is my fear justified? Many people have been made to fear sharks and other marine animals because of the false image given them by movies and TV. Fact is, most marine animals including the shark, octopus, barracuda, and moray eel are shy and passive around humans. None are more misunderstood than sharks. Humans are not the natural prey of sharks. How much does it cost to refill the oxygen tank? First of all, we do not dive with 100% oxygen. Oxygen is toxic below 15 feet. We dive mostly using compressed air that has been cleaned and moisture removed to make it suitable for breathing at depth. Cost to refill the tank is $5.00. Where do you hold the classes? Classroom session is held in the shop. Pool session is at the Hood College pool in Frederick or Fort Detrick indoor pool.. Certification dives are at a quarry in PA or VA, or a referral to the Caribbean. What if I miss a classroom or pool session? You cannot skip any sessions. Classroom modules must be done in sequential order and can be "made up" . Pool sessions can be "made up" at your expense IF pool time is available. |
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BRASS ANCHOR SCUBA CENTER 519 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 663-9363 PADI 5 Star Training Facility Hours Mon-Fri 12-8pm; Sat 9am-5pm |
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WE CONDUCT DIVE EXCURSIONS TO THE MID ATLANTIC, NORTH CAROLINA, FLORIDA, CARIBBEAN, & CENTRAL AMERICA. NOT ON OUR MAILING LIST? CALL 301-663-9363 OR |
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OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE For those with time constraints. PRIVATE CLASS For an accelerated class or special scheduling, you may consider a private class. Plans will be made individually to meet the schedule or deadline of the student. Additional class fee of $200. May be limited by availability of instructors and pool access. VIDEO or DVD The video portion of the course is available on VHS video tape or DVD. This two tape set or DVD can be purchased separately for viewing at the students convenience. $30 for VHS or $35 for DVD PADI eLearning The entire academic portion of the course can be done online. See padi.com for details. |
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PRINT COUPON FOR FREE DISCOVER SCUBA SESSION. CAN BE USED BY YOU OR A FRIEND. CLICK HERE |
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WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN TO DIVE WITH THE BRASS ANCHOR No hidden fees. $399 includes certification and rental gear. Compare to others at over $500! Our Instructors have the most dive instruction experience, some over ten years. We have the newest rental gear. No gear is over 3 years old. Maintenance cycle is 12 months or less. We use wetsuits during the pool sessions. It can get cold while being submerged in the pool during the skill development sessions. Our training agency, PADI, is the worlds largest and most recognized Our compressed air is tested quarterly for impurities, CO2, and harmful hydrocarbons We are a full service dive shop, able to help you with all your questions and needs. We have more inventory and better selection We have more experience with dive travel and local dive destinations |
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Complete Certification $399 Includes 5 Academic Modules 5 Pool Modules Free Discover Scuba Session for you and friends 4 Open Water SCUBA Dives PADI Registration and Certification Fees Photo ID Open Water Patch The PADI 'CREWPACK': Open Water Manual, Log Book, & Dive Tables Use of Tanks Regulator BCD Wetsuit Hood Gloves Weights Free 6 month subscription to Dive Training magazine Free DAN Student Membership PADI Open Water Certification Card - Your Gateway to Diving Excitement!!! |
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Each Student Provides Mask and Snorkel * Swimsuit and Towel Air Fills at Quarry ($3-7 per tank) Fins and Boots * Weightbelt * Open Water Quarry Entrance Fees (two days, $12-$25/day) OW DVD or VHS which may be returned at end of course. $35 * *AVAILABLE AT BRASS ANCHOR SCUBA CENTER |
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Scuba Course $299 |
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HOW TO READ THE SCHEDULE The class number is our name for the course. FD means the pool session is held at Fort Detrick pool. Please refer to this number when signing up for a course. Each class consists of 5 academic modules and 5 pool modules. These modules can be completed in as few as 4 days or over 2 weekends. The dates and times shown here are the actual times this class intends to meet. The days shown i.e. "Mon & Tues" are when the course is being held. The Discover Scuba session is optional but each student must attend an orientation to fill out papers, get sized for gear, etc. If you cannot make orientation, call to make other arrangements. The modules must be done in sequential order. You cannot skip any modules. If you cannot make the certifying dive dates, we will do our best to accommodate you, space permitting. You have the option of certifying at a warm water destination of your choice. We can help you find a PADI facility anywhere in the world. |
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2008 OPEN WATER CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE FEE $399 INCLUDES BOOKS PLEASE REFER TO CLASS BY NUMBER WE USE HOOD COLLEGE AND FT. DETRICK POOLS See RED BELOW for schedule at Ft. Detrick ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0108 Instructor: Chris Lombardi *SATURDAYs* 01/12/08 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Sat. Pool 12:00pm til 2:30pm) 01/12/08 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 01/19/08 8:30 AM BASC Class & Pool #1/2 @ HOOD COLLEGE 01/26/08 9:00 AM BASC Class & Pool #3 02/02/08 9:00 AM BASC Class & Pool #4 02/09/08 8:30 AM BASC Class & Pool #5 04/26/08 11:00 AM BASC Ft. Det. Pool Review 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0108-FD Instructor: Wade Bradford *MON/TUES* 01/22/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 01/28/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #1/2 01/29/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #1 (Ft. D. POOL 6:30pm til 9:00pm) 02/04/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #3 02/05/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #2 02/11/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #4 02/12/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #3 02/19/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #4/5 02/25/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #5 04/22/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool Review 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & Fun Dive *************************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0208 Instructor: Bill Karlson *SATURDAYs & SUNDAY's* 02/09/08 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Sat. Pool 12:00pm til 2:30pm) 02/09/08 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 02/23/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #1; Pool #1 @ HOOD COLLEGE 02/24/08 8:30 AM BASC Pool #2/3; Class 2/3 (Sunday pool 9-11:30am) 03/01/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #4; Pool #4 (Sat. pool 12 -2:30pm) 03/02/08 8:30 AM BASC Pool #5; Class #5 (Sunday pool 9-11:30am) 04/27/08 8:30 AM BASC Ft. Det Pool Review 05/03/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 05/04/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0308 Instructor: Bob Clark *SATURDAYs* 03/01/08 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Sat. Pool 12:00pm til 2:30pm) 03/01/08 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 03/08/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #1; Pool #1 @ HOOD COLLEGE 03/15/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #2; Pool #2 03/29/08 9:00 AM BASC Pool #3; Class #3 04/05/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #4; Pool #4 04/12/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #5; Pool #5 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0308-FD Instructor: Wade Bradford *SUNDAYs* 03/16/08 10:00 AM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 03/16/08 11:00 AM BASC Class 1/2 03/30/08 8:15 AM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #1/2; Class #3 (Pool 11:30--2p) 04/06/08 8:30 AM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #2/3; Class #4 04/13/08 8:30 AM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #4/5; Class #5 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0408-FD Instructor: Carlos Fierros *MON & TUES* 03/25/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 03/31/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #1 04/01/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #1 (Pool 6:30pm til 9:00pm) 04/07/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #2 04/08/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #2 04/14/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #3 04/15/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #3 04/21/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #4 04/22/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #4 04/28/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #5 04/29/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #5 (if needed) 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 8:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0408 Instructor: Jim Aurich *SAT & SUN* 04/05/08 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Sat. pool 12:00pm til 2:30pm) 04/05/08 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 04/19/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #1/2; Pool #1/2 @ HOOD COLLEGE 04/20/08 8:30 AM BASC Pool #2/3; Class 3 (Sunday pool 9-11:30am) 04/26/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #4; Pool #4 04/27/08 8:30 AM BASC Pool #5; Class #5 (Sunday pool 9-11:30am) 05/10/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 05/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0508-FD Instructor: Chris Lombardi *MON & TUES* 05/06/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 05/12/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #1/2 05/13/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #1/2 (POOL 6:30pm til 9:00pm) 05/19/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #3 05/20/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #2/3 05/26/08 6:00 PM BASC NO Class -Holiday 05/27/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #4 05/28/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #4 (Wednesday) 06/02/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #5 final exam 06/03/08 5:45 PM BASC/Ft. DET Pool #5 06/07/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 06/08/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0608 Instructor: Deane Ware *MON & TUES* 06/03/08 5:45 PM BASC Discover Scuba (Ft. Det. Pool 6:30--9p) 06/10/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 06/16/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #1/2 06/17/08 5:45 PM BASC/Hood Pool #1/2 (POOL 6:30pm til 9:00pm) 06/23/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #3 06/24/08 5:45 PM BASC/Hood Pool #2/3 06/30/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #4 07/01/08 5:45 PM BASC/Hood Pool #4 07/07/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #5 07/08/08 5:45 PM BASC/Hood Pool #5 07/12/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 07/13/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0708-FD Instructor: Jim Aurich *SAT & SUN* 07/08/08 5:45 PM BASC Discover Scuba (Hood Pool 6:30--9p) 07/09/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 07/19/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #1 (POOL 11:30am til 2:00pm) 07/20/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #2/3 07/26/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #4 07/27/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #5 08/02/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 08/03/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 *********************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0808 Instructor: Wade Bradford *TUES & WED* 07/22/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 07/23/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #1/2 07/29/08 5:45 PM BASC/HOOD Pool #1/2 (6:30-9pm) @ HOOD COLLEGE 07/30/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #2/3 08/05/08 5:45 PM BASC/HOOD Pool #2/3 08/06/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #4 08/12/08 5:45 PM BASC/HOOD Pool #3/4 08/13/08 6:00 PM BASC Class #5 08/19/08 5:45 PM BASC/HOOD Pool #4/5 08/23/08 10:30 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVES 1 & 2 & 3 08/24/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS, VA DIVE 4 & FUN DIVE *********************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0808-FD Instructor: ?? *SAT & SUN* 08/11/08 6:00 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 08/16/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #1 (POOL 11:30am til 2:00pm) 08/17/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #2/3 08/23/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #4 08/24/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #5 09/06/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 09/07/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 *********************************************************************************************** Class NUmber OW0908 Instructor: Carlos Fierros *SATURDAYs* 08/12/08 5:45 PM BASC Discover Scuba Tuesday (Hood Pool 6:30--9p) 08/23/08 10:00 AM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 09/06/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #1; HOOD Pool #1 (Sat. Pool 12 til 2:30pm) 09/13/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #2; HOOD Pool #2 09/20/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #3; HOOD Pool #3 09/27/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #4; HOOD Pool #4 10/04/08 9:00 AM BASC Class #5; HOOD Pool #5 10/11/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS CERT DIVES 1 & 2 10/12/08 9:00 AM LAKE RAWLINGS CERT DIVES 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW1008-FD Instructor: Bill Karlson *SAT & SUN* 09/27/08 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Hood Pool 12 - 2:30p) 09/27/08 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 09/28/08 10:00 AM BASC Class 1/2 10/04/08 11:00 AM BASC/HOOD Pool #1/2 (POOL 12 til 2:30pm) 10/05/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #3 (Pool 11:30--2p) 10/18/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #4 10/19/08 9:00 AM BASC/Ft. DET Class & Pool #5 10/25/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 1 & 2 10/26/08 8:30 AM QUARRY CERT DIVES 3 & 4 ******************************************************************************************** Class Number OW1208 Instructor: Bill Karlson *SATURDAYs* 11/22/08 10:00 AM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 12/06/08 9:00 AM BASC CLASS #1; POOL #1 (Sat. Pool 12 til 2:30pm) 12/13/08 9:00 AM BASC CLASS #2; POOL #2 @ HOOD COLLEGE 12/20/08 9:00 AM BASC CLASS #3; POOL #3 12/20/08 REFERRALS AVAILABLE *OR* CERTIFY IN SPRING 2009 **************************************************************************************************** Class Number OW0109 Instructor: tbd *SATURDAYs* 01/10/09 11:15 AM BASC Discover Scuba (Sat. Pool 12:00pm til 2:30pm) 01/10/09 2:30 PM BASC Orientation (fitting of equipment we provide) 01/17/09 8:30 AM BASC Class & Pool #1/2 @ HOOD COLLEGE 01/24/09 9:00 AM BASC Class & Pool #3 01/31/09 9:00 AM BASC Class & Pool #4 02/07/09 8:30 AM BASC Class & Pool #5 02/07/09 REFERRALS AVAILABLE *OR* CERTIFY IN SPRING 2009 ******************************************************************************************** Brass Anchor Scuba Center 519 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 www.brassanchor.com 301-663-9363 fax 301-694-8947 ******************************************************************************************** |
