TRAINING
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B Divin' is a PADI Five Star IDC Training facility. In order to gain
this status with the premier training organization in the world we were
required to meet high standards of quality training, safety (of course)
in training and service, and active participation in public awareness
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At We B Divin' we strive to train divers, not simply certify people. To us, this means that our students:
- get more personal instructor attention because our classes never exceed eight people and most are less;
- train in weight integrated BCDs, both male and female styles, using computers with compasses, experience wet suits, both male and female styles, both in the pool and at checkout;
- are trained in our on-site heated pool, i.e., there is no limitation on pool scheduling or length of time available;
- develop a clear understanding of how to use a dive computer as well as standard dive tables;
- develop a comfort level with their compass;
- experience the mentoring and instructional leadership to develop the confidence and skills to enjoy the independence of diving without being kept on a short chain (so to speak).
Does this happen after 8 hours in the pool, 8 hours in class, and 4 certifying dives? Of course not, there is a world of information and skills to master in the process of becoming a diver not simply certified. Becoming a diver happens over time as the student grows their diving knowledge through continued education and blossoms within the mentoring and leadership of their instructors. This means that they are able to safely maximize their time underwater. This is the first step to not being a barn horse (remember: no nose to tail diving with the dive master!)
Classes
If you are looking for a dive shop home and have looked at others, you already know that we have a much stronger commitment to ongoing education. Why? It deepens your enjoyment of snorkeling and diving. We have many courses focused on the underwater world and maintaining it for our future and the futures of the generations to come. Most of the courses found in our Critter College were written by our staff because the standard specialties only whetted the appetite of our dive family. Review the courses with your next trip in mind!Snorkeling
Don't short change yourself on enjoyment by assuming that snorkeling is no
big deal, anyone can do it. After all you just float face down in the water and
look at the fish, right?
We B Divin's perspective is that anything worth doing at all is worth doing
well. Snorkeling can be significantly more enjoyable with a little training. A
pool session to teach you how to manage your snorkel, how to use your body
weight to "dive down", how to propel yourself through the water using the least
energy. Also, we offer classes to help you learn the names and habits of fish,
creatures and corals.
Believe it or not, you will have more fun knowing the names of the inhabitants
of the world you are viewing rather than talking about the blue striped green
plaid fish. And, you will really impress your friends.