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What Actually Happens in Your Open Water Course: A Day-by-Day Breakdown

What Actually Happens in Your Open Water Course: A Day-by-Day Breakdown

by Jonathan Rowe | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Recreational Training

Nervous about getting scuba certified? Don’t be! We pull back the curtain on the SSI Open Water Diver course. From your first breath in the pool to your final high-five in the open water, here is exactly what you can expect during your training.

Your Scuba Bucket List: 5 Must-Dive Sites within a 8-Hour Drive of Phoenix.

Your Scuba Bucket List: 5 Must-Dive Sites within a 8-Hour Drive of Phoenix.

by Jonathan Rowe | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, Dive Destinations

Living in the desert doesn’t mean you’re far from incredible diving. We’ve compiled 5 must-do dive sites—including high-altitude lakes and ocean encounters—all just a day trip away from Phoenix. Grab your keys and your tanks!

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