PADI Discover Scuba Diving¶
PADI Discover Scuba Diving, also known as SCUBA Diving Intro, is a dive experience where individuals without diver training or certification can explore scuba diving under the guidance of a diving instructor. It offers an opportunity for interested individuals to discover, through practical experience at a relatively low cost, whether they are interested in a deeper involvement in scuba diving. An introductory diving experience is much less time-consuming and costly than the completion of autonomous diver training.
If you decide to continue your diving training and start the Open Water Diver course, PADI Discover Scuba Diving can be counted as the first dives in OWD training.
Location¶
The course will be held at DeepSpot a state-of-the-art indoor diving facility. DeepSpot is located in Mszczonów, Poland (approximately 50 km from Warsaw and 250 km from Kraków). It is the second deepest pool in the world, with a maximum depth of 45 meters (148 feet). The water is warm (32°C / 90°F) and clear, making it an ideal environment for learning and practicing scuba diving skills.
Prerequisites¶
PADI standards define health criteria that you must meet. In case of any problems, you need a doctor's written approval to dive. No exceptions to these rules! Make sure you comply (or have written approval from a doctor) before traveling to Poland.
At the beginning of the course (and before any in-water activities), student divers must:
- Pass short e-learning course
- Successfully complete a quick review test
- Sign the PADI Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment Form
- Sign the PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
- Sign the PADI Medical Statement
No signature - no diving - no exceptions!
Frequently Asked Questions¶
Do I need to have insurance?
No. Your instructor has a DAN Pro Insurance, which covers all students during the training course with him. On your own, you can choose to have additional extreme sport insurance, but this is entirely optional.
Who will be my instructor?
Matt is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor as well as NAUI and IANTD instructor. He is also hypoxic trimix technical diving instructor, CCR Trimix and Technical Cave diver and scientific diver with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
He was been awarded the PADI Elite Instructor Award multiple times and received the "PADI Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Customer Service and Professionalism".
Matt is the lead instructor for "Underwater Analog EVA" programs and the "Scientific Diver Course" for the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS). He is currently involved in the development, neutral buoyancy training spacesuit and a underwater test of the Advanced Crew Medical Restraint System for commercial astronaut ACLS and CPR procedures. Matt is also a Emergency First Responder instructor and DAN First Aid Instructor with many specializations.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes, you need to know how to swim. Scuba diving is a water activity, and being comfortable in the water is essential for your safety and enjoyment. You should be able to swim a certain distance and tread water for a specific amount of time. If you are not confident in your swimming abilities, consider taking swimming lessons before participating in the Discover Scuba Diving program.
How will the training day be organized?
DeepSpot has a maximum limit of 4 people at a time per instructor. If there are more than 4 students, the course will be split into two groups, and the second group will start after the first one finishes. The course will be completed in one day.
All the necessary equipment is waiting for you at the poolside. There is plenty of it, which eliminates wait time between dives. All tanks are always full, and if you are low on air, just take another tank and dive.
The water is clean with a 100 meters visibility rate. DeepSpot has 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) water, so no dry-suit or even wetsuit is needed. You can stay much longer in a warm pool than in open water anywhere else.
Where will I stay during the course?
Usually the training course is a one-day event. We start early in the morning from Krakow, Poland and return late in the evening (around midnight) on the same day.
If the group is willing to stay overnight, we can arrange accommodation for you. There are several places to stay around DeepSpot. Usually we stay in "Hotel Panorama" or "Miodowy Zakątek". They both offer inexpensive good quality accommodation with breakfast, They are within short car ride distance from DeepSpot.
Pay¶
Date¶
This training course is offered on demand. Dates are flexible and can be arranged to accommodate the schedules of participants. Please contact us to schedule your training session.
Contact¶
If you have any questions, please email us at: info@aatc.pl
Apply¶
To apply please contact us at: info@aatc.pl