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Ultimate Navigator Diver Specialty
Certification Course

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The goals of the program are:

To give the student a better understanding of Navigation Diving Practices

Ultimate Navigator Diver Specialty Minimum Requirements:

15 years of age (12 years for Junior Ultimate Navigator Diver)
Open Water Diver or Equivalent
Medical Statement
PADI ^® Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk Statement

Ultimate Navigator Diver Course Includes:

Loan of Basic Under Water Life Support Package (Buoyancy Compensator, Air Cylinder & Regulator System, Air Pressure, Depth Gauge, Compass)
Loan of Advanced Open Water Video
(to be viewed and returned before first session)
Advanced Open Water Diver Manual
Introduction, Advanced Diving Fundamentals and two assigned chapters from Advanced Specialties to be covered and all five assigned knowledge reviews completed before the first session
Advanced Open Water Diver Student Slate
One meeting in class room or at dive site (with review of work done at home)
Air for all training dives
Two Open Water training dives for certification,
with instructor at local dive site
Pictures for student file and certification card
Temporary and permanent certification card

Optional Material:

Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
PADI ^® # 70034 @ $34.65
Advanced Open Water Diver Video
PADI ^® # 60122 @ $33.65
Deep Diving Video
PADI ^® # 60080 @ $33.65
U/W Navigation Diver Video
PADI ^® # 60087 @ $33.65
Night Diving Video
PADI ^® # 60083 @ $33.65
Wreck Diving Video
PADI ^® # 60093 @ $33.65
Improve Your Scuba - Peak Performance Buoyancy Video
PADI ^® # 60071 @ $33.65
Recreation Dive Planner, "The Wheel" (PADI ^® # 60048) @ $49.95
Advanced Open Water Diver Emblem (PADI ^® # 21005) @ $10.10
PADI Emblem (PADI ^® # 20300) @ $8.00
Wall Certificate, Suitable for framing (PADI ^® # 40079) @ $5.45

Ultimate Navigator Diver Specialty Certification Course Personally furnished course material and equipment.
Advanced Open Water Manual "Adventures in Diving" and slate, (part of your PADI ^® Advanced Diver Crew Package) PADI ^® # 60014M @ $45.30 (which can be credited against the Advanced Open Water Course) >
Diver Logbook and Certification Card
Recreational Dive Planner
A Good Attitude - Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. is not responsible for the weather or the taxes
Liquids (Water, Juice, etc.) Food and Snacks
Swim Suit, Sunglasses, Hat, Rain Gear, Wind Breaker
Sun Screen, Medication, Bug Spray, Anti Fog
Extra Clothes, Sweat Suit, Towels, Watch, Alarm Clock
Tarp, Blanket, Lawn Chair, Camera and Film, Games
Class Books, Paperwork, Pencils, Credit Card/Money/Check Book

Ultimate Navigator Diver Specialty Certification Course Student Responsibilities
Follow all course procedures as set forth by the instructor
Independently Learn from the Advanced Open Water Diver Manual (Adventures in Diving) before first session (estimate one hour per module of reading) >
Complete all assigned Knowledge Reviews before first session
View Advanced Open Water Diver Video (before first class session - estimate one hour) >
Show up for all sessions on time
Ask questions about anything not understood
Make final arrangements (and pay) for course and such, prior to scheduled course date.
Make arrangements (and pay) for Hotel Room and such at dive site.
Pick up all equipment at Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. and bring to open water site.
Clean and Hang Dry all equipment after Open Water Dives. Do NOT machine wash and/or tumble dry wet suits. A bathtub soak works wonders with some Woolite or Pine-Sol>
Return ALL equipment to Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. Any cleaning or repair of damage will be charged to the student. Regular rental rates apply after Tuesday 6:00 PM, following the Advanced Open Water weekend.
Certification card is to be picked up at Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. after all requirements have been met. Temporary Certification card is then issued immediately. Please allow approx. 2 weeks for processing the permanent PADI Certification Card. There is a $5.00 surcharge as a donation to Project Aware for the "Pretty Fishes" C-Card
If the student arrives at class, but has failed to complete and turn in assigned work, or if the student fails to arrive on time, it may be necessary to make up the work and continue the classroom, Pool dives and/or open water dives at a later date. The student will be responsible for any additional costs and/or inconveniences this causes. In scheduling and determining additional costs, Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. agrees to give every reasonable consideration to unforeseen events, such as family emergencies that lead to this situation.

Ultimate Navigator Diver Specialty Certification Course Instructor/Staff Responsibilities
Be ready to start the class as scheduled
Provide a positive learning environment in which to master the course objectives.
Answer the student's questions to the best of our ability
Assist the student through leaning challenges.
If the student completes all course work as assigned, arrives for class promptly and otherwise follows directions for learning given by the instructor, Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. accepts responsibility for learning challenges. Course objectives must be met before the student is certified, but in this situation Sandia Snorkel and Scuba, Inc. will schedule any necessary training session, at no additional instructor costs to the student (some equipment rental charges and pool fees may be incurred) until a) the student masters the course objective or b) the student voluntarily discontinues the course. In this case there is no refund of the course fee.

We Strongly Belive in Own Your Own Equipment

Our philosophy regarding "Owning Your Own"
Snorkelers Snorkeling is simple, fun and to discover the underwater world in your own equipment is inexpensive. A great START-UP PACKAGE Many snorkelers do their snorkeling with their family while on a tropical vacation and before they set out, own a Snorkeling or Skin Diving Package This to get a comfortable and personal fit and make the sport much more enjoyable Sometimes you can rent on location - other places you are better off owning your own
Beginner Open Water Divers Learn the foundational underwater skills with your own BEGINNER PACKAGE, mask, snorkel, fins and booties. Fins & Booties, Mask & Snorkel are the basic snorkeling, skin and scuba diving equipment that require a much more individual comfort fit than other scuba gear. You will appreciate these when you dive on your vacation. Want a mesh bag to store everything in? We have great colors or just plain black. Our beginner package has a variety of mask, snorkel, fins and boots to choose from. With a package deal we give 25% discount from retail. Give yourself a gift, be a DAN (Divers Alert Network) member.
Adventure Divers Discover and exploration is of special interest for our advanced divers that want to gain dive experience. It is time to customize your dive equipment with our GEAR PACKAGE! Regulator with Wisdom computer, BCD with Pro-Kit and regulator bag. Broaden your awareness of the underwater world in your own scuba gear. Remember, we have a super discounted package. A friendly reminder to sign up to be a Divers Alert Network (DAN) member. The sport of Scuba diving becomes more enjoyable with your own personal equipment
Rescue Divers Now is time to learn to look beyond yourself to consider the safety and well-being of other divers. Expand your basic scuba equipment with our Rescue Package SAFETY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE including super tube, light stick, whistle, mirror in a little mesh bag to bring with you on all your ocean dives. By now we strongly recommend you to be a DAN member. and do invest in a DAN First Aid Kit and a DAN Rescue Oxygen Pack
Master Scuba Divers own their personal Dry Suit, Lift Bags, Wreck Reel, Marker Line, etc.
Divemasters have invested in Cylinders, Spare Regulator, Spare Mask, Spare Fins, Spare Gloves and such
Assistant Instructors have their own spare regulators and instrument consoles

PADI ^® Course material and standards.
The latest in multimedia training aids and equipment are utilized with a full spectrum of dive equipment available to the course participants.
Many PADI ^® Scuba courses have been recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) for credit at the university level.

A fair first payment (non refundable) reserves time and place for you,
buys all the material for you to get going with your studies
Full course payment is expected before start of course

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Some of the functions may not be implemented yet

We Strongly Belive in Own Your Own Equipment

A fair first payment (non refundable) reserves time and place for you, buys all the material for you to get going with your studiesFull course payment is expected before start of course

A fair first payment (non refundable) reserves time and place for you,
buys all the material for you to get going with your studies
Full course payment is expected before start of course