Boston Harbor Diving Company

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When Do Classes Start? Group classes are offered once a month all year round. Private classes can start anytime your ready. All materials for classes are on hand, and ready to be shipped. Can Anyone Learn to SCUBA dive? Just about, as long as you're in good physical condition, and overall good health. There are a few medical conditions that are incompatible with SCUBA diving. Therefore a Medical Statement Form is filled out before class to find out if any of these problems exist.		Boston SCUBA Classes Frequently Asked Questions
			When do classes start? Can anyone learn to SCUBA dive? Is there a minimum age? Will you teach just one person? What diving courses do you offer? Do you offer PADI certification classes? What is PADI? Isn't SCUBA just a summer sport in MA? How long does it take to get certified? Is Boston Harbor clean?
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Is There A Minimum Age? The minimum age a child has to be to enroll in a SCUBA diving class is 12 years old. Will You Teach Just One Person? Yes, you can either sign up one person into the group classes offered once a month, or sign up for private classes for one person. What Diving Courses Do You Offer? We offer a wide range of certifications, from entry level to professional level classes. The open water program is your basic "learn to SCUBA dive" class. It consists of classroom work, pool work and 4 open water dives. If you're already certified we offer a wide range of continuing education classes. Do You Offer PADI Certification Classes, And What Is PADI? Yes, all courses we offer are PADI certification classes. PADI stands for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. It is the largest diver training organization in the world. All certifications we issue are recognized worldwide, at any travel destination you may have. To learn more about PADI visit the PADI website Isn't SCUBA Diving Just A Summer Sport In Massachusetts? Well, that depends on you. For many area SCUBA divers, it is just too cold to dive in New England during the winter season. However, there is also a large number of divers that enjoy this sport all year round. With the proper equipment and training, SCUBA diving can be enjoyed during the winter months in New England. During the winter months, many people have vacations planned to warmer climates. This way diving can still be enjoyed while on vacation in warmer waters. How Long Does It Take To Get Certified? Generally, about 20 to 23 course hours are needed to complete the whole certification process. This time includes about 5 hours of academic work, 6 hours of pool work, and 10 hours of practical experience on open water dives. Open water dives can be completed either in the Boston area during the summer diving season, or while on vacation during the off season. In The Past, Boston Harbor Has Been Polluted. Is It Much Cleaner Now? Yes, it is. Both the City of Boston and the state of Massachusetts have spent millions and millions of dollars over the past 15 years to clean the harbor. There is much more marine life in the harbor now than I have ever seen in the past. Harbor seals and porpoises are some marine mammals that now regularly visit the harbor during the winter months. In the past few years, I have even seen minky whales just a few hundred yards off Outer Brewster Island. Come and take a look; I think you'll be surprised.
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Boston Harbor Diving Company
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