What to Expect from the PADI Open Water Course | Tips for New Divers

What to expect from the PADI Open Water Course. Are you excited to learn to dive? Are you a future diver? In this video I, the PADI instructor will share with you what to expect from an Open Water Course.
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[@moondash475]

Luckily, I live right next to the Great Barrier Reef, which is the biggest reef in the world and the only living organism that is visible from space. So when I go for my training, it will be very exciting!

[@OceanPancake]

That will be so amazing!!

[@nickcomfort892]

What about Pando?

[@tides1506]

Mann your so lucky

[@DenverHornsbyJr]

My family just completed the basic SCUBA course. We'll be starting open water soon. A very good explanation on what to expect.

[@OceanPancake]

I am glad you found it useful :)

[@omarmera769]

did my first dive ever this summer in Dahab, Egypt. it was a succeeded 16-meter dive. its became a kinda hobby. i loved the freedom that diving offered me. it was just me and my mind. next summer I will be taking the course. nice video btw!!

[@Sea-chell13]

I have my confined dive in 2 hours! Super excited!!

[@aaronblackmonofficial]

Just started my open water course today and love it

[@OceanPancake]

yay!! Let me know how it goes!

[@berniekeene868]

Thank you!! I hope to learn to scuba and take up the sport this year. This video was very helpful in letting me know what to expect!!

[@hpeterson10579]

Glad to know shouldn’t expect skills the whole time for the open water dives... already signed up for advanced too glad you recommended the advanced following basic

[@wingz67]

Your enthusiasm is awesome if I may say so ..... happy diving always ... cheers

[@vytemichaels]

Thank you for this! Very informative, appreciate it heaps

[@devinfreestyles6469]

Great video. Im about to take the exam on Padi soon. Im excited to start diving

[@hanweining4891]

thank you katt!!! i will be going for the open water course for this year 'probably' and i like your video so much because most of your videos are informative

[@fmejias2432]

Thank you so much for the tips, your awesome!

[@raceno282]

Thank you kat your videos has definitely made me feel more at ease

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Hello Katt. Had my Snorkeling Class on July 31. The dive shop was also running a Scuba Class at the time. So I was able to watch some of it in person. FUN 2 hour Lesson!!

[@raghur1125]

I stumbled across your videos somehow. Your voice is so soothing I saw almost all the videos. Now I signed up for scuba diving course which I never had any intentions before.

[@ashleighmelrose3389]

Your videos are awesome thanks so much! :) Love from Australia

[@mikemiller3755]

Really enjoyed your video, you are a great ambassador to the first time diver wanting to consider being an Open Water Certified PADI diver. Having taken part in a 2 day (4 dive) intro to diving course in the USVI St. John (Low Key Watersports), your video reminds me of the fantastic job their team did as well, in addition to recognizing how delicate our coral and underwater friends are and needing our help. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. Great Job! Mike M. Glendale, Arizona

[@robharris5245]

I learnt to dive a number of years ago in the UK, After doing the 4 Open Water dives I have only ever dived once again again that was for about 10 mins. I was assured by my instructor and my wife that it would be a great experience. My wife had been qualified for years so I thought it was about time I qualified as well. I hated the whole thing if I hadn't spent so much money on the training and kit I would have stopped after the first confined water dive but no I carried on. It actually took me 6 months to get qualified.

[@liamhennelly3961]

I am an absolute newbie, thanks for the vid I learnt a little from it👍 I am doing my Padi course on the 29th July I cannot wait.

[@anisfuatnovari7736]

Thankyou pretty mermaid! Im kinda confused whether i take the course or not! But this encourage me somehow!!! Thanks kat!

[@ttall3334]

Thanks Katt. Another great video

[@benjaminsmith7024]

I'm training to become a PADI SCUBA instructor. Love your channel 🇦🇺

[@andreahaley4770]

Half way through my Scuba Diving course, as a older women, it is scary but it is rewarding to see myself grow as I'm facing my fears. Diving here in the Florida Keys is the place to learn it!

[@eaglez9518]

How was your course? Did you continue diving? I am from Australia and scare to go diving

[@brianbergman7242]

Well done. I enjoyed your video content and presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@AQUADOMIA1]

Hello thank you for your video, a very good one. I am a french scuba instructor and I really appreciate your channel :-) :-)

[@lovejerky9307]

Great video thank you! Keep it up

[@robertmobley7678]

I took a beginners crash course when we went to Costa Maya and thoroughly enjoyed it, it was beautiful and amazing so much I'm ready to do it again and eventually get certified. Your video lets me know what to expect when doing so. I no way feel that this is "Nothing to it", I know the danger will always be there. We are hoping to do another cruise next year and would like to be ready by then, thank you so much for making this video it helps me to achieve my goal of diving!

[@SuperPostman33]

I went on a dive in the Caymen islands for an excursion from a cruise and it was awesome. Years down the road i have decided finally to get my certification which i will do next month, only thing is i suck at math and worried about that. If i can get past that then it will be smooth sailing. Your video was great. Thanks for the help.

[@HellrazorDogsnDives]

Even plants love u kat ... Lol that vine doesnt give up.

[@OceanPancake]

yeah... it really didn't.

[@scubadivingrickydamiano]

Hi Katt I just wanted to say that I didn't go to the pumpkin carving at white star quarry this month because I didn't feel like I was ready I wanna get my buoyancy down pat and I will be going for my open water certification soon .

[@Adelfuns18]

I did two DSD at cocos island in costarica without ever taking any training, just a short briefing to know how to not die now im doing a sailor course and after that ill take scubadiving courses because i want to go and work at cocos as a diver some day.

[@KEECHYGAMING]

Love this video can't wait for more in the series

[@OceanPancake]

Let me know if you have any specific questions!

[@alejandromorales5822]

Great video and info🎉 thank you.

[@matthew108]

This is gonna be my new hobby for 2023

[@ashleighche]

This was very informative. I've worked at a premier dive resort in Fiji since 2016 and have not been certified yet, but finally doing the course end of this month. I'll be doing SSI, there is 6 sections rather than 5. Thank you for the brief heads up!

[@OceanPancake]

Congratulations! That's so exciting. Fiji is amazing, always been my dream to dive there. Let me know if you have any other questions! Always happy to help

[@TooSmooth]

Very informative I'm thinking about becoming certified so I can film underwater. New sub!

[@melon-dr6nd]

Can you please make an explanation video on the dive tables

[@OceanPancake]

That's a great idea!!

[@nissan4ever1988]

From the desert , thank you teacher , tomorrow maybe it will be my first open water lesson .

[@OceanPancake]

Congratulations! That will be amazing

[@chiraglucky6271]

Thanks for sharing

[@bhagyeshrjoshi]

Nicely explained video.....Katt!! keep motivating people 🤗😄 love you;)

[@OceanPancake]

Thank you so much!

[@aryan1182114]

Thanks for the Video. I plan to go the the open water course in October 2019 in Phuket.

[@OceanPancake]

You're going to have a great time!! :) You won't be able to get enough of it

[@aryan1182114]

@@OceanPancake I am so excited, but there's just one thing... I know swimming and can do it for 200 metres but not sure of 10 minutes of treading water. I think I should join swimming classes for the next two months cz I can't wait for this course.

[@OceanPancake]

@@aryan1182114 that's a great idea! Always good to be extra fit for diving and confident in the water

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

Arun Balyan i didn’t practice before and got it done easy but it’s never wrong to be fit 👌 dive save and have fun 😊

[@837127]

It's my pool section, so exited

[@OceanPancake]

Good luck!

[@dazza944]

Hi Katt! I love your videos You look great Subscribed to your channel x

[@shiyaanteshiyaan9572]

I'm gonna soon start the open water course it's always been a dream for me and I'm gonna make it real thnx for the tips ^^

[@OceanPancake]

You are going to have such a great time!!! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@shiyaanteshiyaan9572]

@@OceanPancake im doing my dive master soon i love diving you were one of of the reasons i got into diving its amazing ^^

[@peckerwoodcustoms]

Best explanation of open water padi I've seen, good job A+

[@OceanPancake]

I am glad you found it accurate and helpful!

[@OceanPancake]

Have you learned to dive yet? What was your favourite part of the course? Thanks so much for watching this video, if you have any questions. Let me know down below!

[@scubadivingrickydamiano]

Hi Katt I just wanted to say that I didn't go to the pumpkin carving at white star quarry this month because I didn't feel like I was ready I wanna work on my buoyancy and get it down pat before I do something like that also I will be going for my open water certification soon is there any advise that you can give me on the open water certification course am all ready a scuba diver am just adding the open water part of it.

[@Youngboy4ever]

I made my open water diver 1 year ago and I’m not sure that I remember the most important things can you maybe make a video about it. I cant find one on KZbin.

[@jimryan4056]

@@Youngboy4ever most important, never hold your breath.

[@iamlegend2300]

Cutest instructor in padi

[@fizzyd.a.d.2855]

Considering to take a discover scuba program when this quarantine is over!someone I know over social media sent me this vidoe so let's check it out. Also planning to get a job at a dive shop for extra tips!

[@jaxsongawesome2947]

Same Padi Has Some Covid Guideline to keep you safe! If your going there

[@fizzyd.a.d.2855]

@@jaxsongawesome2947 yeah. Asked a few shops and they still have it open. Now I got to figure out which one to go to. There's a quarry dive for $70, but I don't have the right fins for it, and even tho they'll provide any gear I don't have, idk. I want to use my own gear, or I could go a little cheaper and go for a pool dive for $60. It's hard to figure out, tho I may just go for the quarry dive

[@EmergencyDrawings]

I want to do this one day but i'm a little scared to because I have a severe phobia of wide open spaces so I don't know how the open water course would go for me 😅

[@itsyaboimat2393]

Katt is there a big difference between the NAUI and PADI course , also can I take my OW with an FFM because the end goal is ERDI Diver 1 after I finish my OW

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Hello Katt. Since I am out of work at the moment, Going to see if a Semi Local Dive Shop is having a Snorkeling Class. All these Covid Lockdowns, Pools are Closed. Some places are Limited Class size. Guess part of my issue is, Age Groups. At 45, Don't want to end up in a class full of 18-20 year olds. I've worked with some, They were very Disrespectful of their "Elders". And the 26 year old Manager had a Department Meeting to stop it.

[@jameskesterson8503]

Starting my open water class tomorrow very nervous but very excited at the same time do you have any advice for me

[@shifty8624]

Question for you. Doing my skill mask removal 1 min breathing. I can do this woth my nose pinched, but having issues without pinching. Any advice on this skill for water in nose?

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Hi there I did a open water corse has it changed in the past 25 years I’m sure I used to div3 up to 30 mtrs

[@petecusack1638]

What's the cool looking shark at 2:19?. It looks a bit like what we call a wobbygong

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Katt, Are you Okay?? Haven't seen any Posts on FB or YT Videos in awhile. I'm starting to wonder if they sent the Royal Marines after you.

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

I’m a big guy as you can see from my pic, 6’3” about 350 no major health issues though except a few knee injuries/ surgeries from my time in the Army. I’ve always wanted to attend a Scuba Diving Course but was unsure if I could because of my size? Is this a problem, is there hear that will fit me?

[@dankers_420]

I'm going to be honest I'm using this information so I can get my scuba certification so I can spearfish dive with a scuba rig or whatever you want to call it my friend who is certified calls it a rig

[@juanderhixxy]

Is there a big difference with CMAS?

[@user-ep1ss5pg3u]

Вы говорили что говорите по русски поэтому пишу по русски) обожаю твои видио. Со мач мотиватион) can’t stop watching how the tree is catching you in the video ahahha 💕

[@OceanPancake]

Yeah I do speak Russian and can read that without a problem. Just not as easy for me to type. I'm glad you enjoyed my video!! Hope you found it useful

[@joelbergstrom8605]

Getting to dive for the first time tomorrow 😄 super excited and scared I won't know everything I need to know

[@OceanPancake]

You will do amazing!! Dont worry, the instructors will take good care eof you!

[@frannypenny7327]

Hey!:) I am doing my Open Water Course right now on Bali and it has been amazing so far!! I love diving so much, and I learned all the skills really quickly and feel comfortable in the water. The only thing I have problems with is equalising... I don’t know why, but I just have such a hard time doing it, and my instructor only taught me the method where you pinch your nose and blow against it, but that doesn’t work for me at all:( I have been doing it by swallowing but because the compressed air is so dry I can’t always do it. I asked him for other methods but he couldn’t quite help me, do you maybe have some tips and tricks? And what’s the method you usually use? Sending you much love, your channel is amazing❤️

[@OceanPancake]

Hi! Always remember to just take your time. My diving instructors would have to take me down ten minutes before everyone else because I couldn't Equalize. Swallowing, wiggling your jaw, yawning, putting your head from side to side or a combination of all of these is what you can do to help you. Make sure to Equalize far before you feel any discomfort!

[@calebcoale896]

Can you train me to upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water? I haven’t dove in 2 years.

[@henrycrick3149]

If only I would of had this one year ago when I did my first dive and my regulator fell out of my mouth 45ft down..... it was truly terrifying

[@OceanPancake]

oh no!! Did your instructor help you put it back in?

[@moondash475]

I actually disagree with the sea sickness part. I get seasick easily, but it actually makes me want to go in the water more. Whenever we go out diving and I get seasick, I’m always like ‘Can info in the water already’ because going in the water takes away my sea sickness.

[@OceanPancake]

Haha, once people realize they feel better underwater they want to hop in the water!

[@pinkgu1949]

Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I'm wondering if I know how to swim (in fact I can easily swim for 10mins) but somehow just can't tread water for 10mins will I still be certified?

[@OceanPancake]

That is one of the certification requirements. You oat for 10 minutes! It's just to show that you are comfortable in the water!

[@t8z5h3]

Have you ever done your pool training in salt water pool?

[@OceanPancake]

No I haven't! That could be interesting as it might not change the bouyancy when you progress into the sea.

[@claire4897]

Hey. I’m studying my PADI elearn class right now. I’m someone that has never been sea sick before, but what sea sickness medicine do you recommend?

[@OceanPancake]

I definitely avoid having any milk products before going on the boat, and eating simple foods to not aggravate it. I personally take meclizine.

[@claire4897]

Thank you!

[@chrislaveen543]

Wow, over a thousand dives. I stand in awe Katt. I'm just a newbie with over 60 dives . I struggled with mask clearing. As always the case, practise makes perfect.....Cheers !!!!

[@OceanPancake]

60 dives is still plenty!! :) Practise practise, and keep diving and you will get there :) I do have over 11 years of diving under my belt

[@robharris5245]

I did my Open Water course a couple of years ago. However due to financial and family commitments I never carried on with it. I always wanted to do my AOW straight away but because of these obstcles I never did. Recently however my situation gas got a lot better both financially and personally. But the thought of getting in the water and diving fills me with dread so much so I sometimes feel physically sick when I think of restarting diving. What can you suggest as I WOULD like to get back in the water or should I forget it. I did my training all in the UK withe the OpenWater part in a flooded quarry. Where as my wife did her Open Water and Advanced Open Water in the Red Sea all in the same week. Perhaps If I was in that situation I might be a bit mor enthusiastic.. Perhaps I did the whole thing for the wriong reasons?

[@OceanPancake]

I think doing your course in cold water with terrible visibility is a tough and challenging situation for any diver, no matter their enthusiasm and attitude. I've met many people who got qualified in such circumstances and then truly appreciated every dive they did in warmer waters. I would definitely suggest to get back in the water, but maybe try your hand at diving on a holiday. Why not check out the red sea if you can? It honestly will put you at ease because you are craving to jump into the clear beautiful water

[@exploringunchartedwaters]

I finished my Discovery Dive a few weeks ago. I never thought of continuing until I started watching your videos and you inspired me. I finished my first Open Water Course session and went as deep as 4.5 meters, however, I had some sharp pain in my ears. I was told by the instructor to hold my nose and breath out which helped. Saying that, I went online to research the topic and a lot of the articles advice that I stop diving completely, since it would lead to a ruptured eardrum. What's your experience on this and have you found a way for people to continue diving or would you say I should stop?

[@OceanPancake]

You have to equalise while diving, yes you shouldn't push it and if it doesnt work you are meant to ascend a little bit and try again. If you force it, then you can rupture your eardrum. However if you take your time, and equalise before you experience any pain, then it will be all good!

[@exploringunchartedwaters]

@@OceanPancake thanks! I have since completed my Open Water course! :) I also saw my first seahorse!

[@angelobedolido9221]

How to learn scuba diving mam

[@bencorr1277]

How much will it cost

[@MariaCristinaMartinez]

Any sea sick medication you recommend ?

[@OceanPancake]

I take Kwells :)

[@AjayChauhan-cr4td]

Hey Katt. What would be the estimated cost of the entire certification?

[@OnePost909]

I just bought a package from a company in Oakland. $650. What I will get: (1) online instruction (2) pool work and (3) open water. This fee is just for the instruction and does not include other costs such as rentals and motel costs.

[@idaajalil3510]

Diving is fun even im not pro😅😆

[@OceanPancake]

It's the best!

[@whatthefunction9140]

When you get decompression sickness do bubbles for in the brain 🧠

[@ooluh.2896]

i’m learning & reading the book, because i have a PADI test in a couple days... But i’m so incredibly nervous... What if i forget everything... I also have trouble following my leaning schuedule... Can someone help me?

[@Gingy.Liftss]

dont worry im learing too what do you need help with

[@OceanPancake]

Talk to your instructor and take your time, if you fail the exam, which I promise you wont :) You can simply take it again!

[@Gingy.Liftss]

@@OceanPancake dont you have to pay again

[@bon2198]

That one vine is always attacking you.

[@coolrishab1]

Can't i do without swimming test

[@OceanPancake]

Nope. You have to know how to swim

[@PPK-jj7zw]

Hi

[@kevinjgreens3694]

Tread water for 10 minutes?

[@andrewcullum7097]

Completely and utterly terrifying for me!! I'll NEVER even try it!!

[@mohammedjasir2020]

Good information and how I can get your contact info

[@johntheslider5802]

Awkward question, what should you do if you have to go to the bathroom while underwater?

[@OceanPancake]

For number ones, you can either let it go... or wait till you're back on the boat. For number twos.. definitely hold it and wait till you're back near a toilet

[@MICHROBLOX992]

Me 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😫😫😫😫

[@ctrlw__7-years-ago]

Anyone notice the plant that is connected to her from the back?😂

[@OceanPancake]

That would be why it didn't leave me alone... Haha

[@ddaru1]

Awesome video Katt! I wish this video was created a lot sooner so I knew what to expect from my open water course -- which was 7 months ago, haha... Could've been more relaxed. Btw, check out my latest night dive video in Timor-Leste! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3qvgmiNaq6Cmtk

[@OceanPancake]

Haha I'm sorry! :) Did you have a good course?

[@ddaru1]

@@OceanPancake got a bit stressed out at first to be honest, hahaha... The pool session was hell, after that exhaustion I had to go straight to the open water, shore dive, had to carry the heavy tank from shore, thought I wouldn't make it, buuuttttt it ended out awesome and got addicted since then!!! 🧜‍♂️😎

[@andreasfranzfodinger971]

@ Vegan diver kit bitte freundesanfrage auf andreas franz födinger titlbild is buds specner will auch owd ect machn oder [e-mail]

[@philmenzies2477]

You had me hooked until @3:25 when you said there was going to be basic math. But then I flashbacked to @1:06 and you couldnt even "math" from 2012 to 2019. I also believe PADI require you to record all your instructor courses. But you cant remember if you have taught 300 or 400 students? Like WTF?

[@3rmohaisen]

LOVE VEGAN🇵🇭

[@OceanPancake]

haha okay!

[@Heybudwatsurproblem]

Only vegans would associate diving with being vegan...🙄

[@supermariobrosbros6152]

Why is this woman with a job talking about anything other than her job....🙄 People can be people even if they have jobs peasle. You're an idiot. I'm not even vegan.

[@Beretic805]

Yeah, radiation from fukushima has really fucked ocean life like coral almost worldwide.

[@SciFyerGaming]

Its a scam, at least through SSI.