Private Scuba Skills Update

Refresh your scuba diving skills with the Scuba Skills Update course at Oceanwide Outfitters. Designed for certified divers who haven’t been in the water for a while, this program helps you regain confidence and comfort underwater. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming dive trip or simply want to brush up on essential techniques, this refresher is perfect for you.

Why Update Your Skills?

• Stay Safe: Scuba diving is safest when you're confident and prepared. Review key skills to ensure safe dives.
• Regain Comfort: Haven't dived in a year or more? Practice in a controlled environment to feel at ease underwater.
• Enhance Enjoyment: Sharpening your skills means more fun exploring the underwater world.

What to Expect

• Classroom Review: Refresh your knowledge of dive theory, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
• Pool Session: Practice essential skills like buoyancy control, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and emergency procedures in a heated pool with a certified instructor.
• Personalized Guidance: Our experienced instructors tailor the session to your needs, ensuring you focus on areas that matter most to you.

Who Should Enroll?

• Certified divers who haven’t been diving recently.
• Anyone preparing for a diving vacation or advanced training course.
• Open Water students that have completed their class/pool training and need a "refresher" prior to open water dives.
• Divers wanting to polish their skills and boost their confidence.

Course Details

• Materials: Online reading materials (digital app) from SSI, must be completed prior to the course.
• Cost: $175 (Group Course) | $275 (Private Course). Includes class review, digital training app, pool skills, and instructor. Rental scuba equipment is available if needed.
• Prerequisites: Must present an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent along with your number of logged dives.

Open Water Dives are not required for this update. However, if you are interested in joining us for 4 additional open water dives to complete a full checkout, please contact the store for availability and costs. If you have a challenging schedule, please contact us to arrange a private class.

Why Choose Oceanwide Outfitters?

Oceanwide Outfitters is a trusted local scuba shop offering professional scuba training, high-quality equipment, and experienced instructors. Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping you dive safely and confidently in our modern classroom and pool facilities.

Learn to Dive with SSI

SSI started in 1970 with a vision of making it possible for anyone to learn to dive. With more than 3,500 Training Centers in over 150 countries and 100,000+ Professionals, it is easy to go diving with SSI wherever you choose. SSI’s Digital Learning platform makes training easy, fun, and possible to study anytime, anywhere either on your mobile device or computer in more than 30 languages.

SSI’s training programs are globally recognized and ISO certified. A progressive approach to personalized training and a close cooperation of all SSI affiliated Professionals, Training Centers, and Resorts around the world ensures you will get the best training possible!

Facts and Training Standards

• Minimum Age: 10
• Amount of Academic Sessions: 5
• Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 1
• Maximum Training Depth: 5 meters / 15 feet
• Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Book Your Scuba Skills Update Today!

Don’t let your diving skills grow rusty. Contact Oceanwide Outfitters at 623-246-2402 (call/text) or visit our dive center to reserve your spot. Stay confident, stay safe, and make the most of your next dive adventure!