Take your diving further — safely to 30 metres

The PADI Advanced Open Water course is a two-day / five-dive programme that builds on your Open Water certification.

There’s no classroom, no exam — just focused eLearning + practical dives to boost skills, confidence, and enjoyment.

Typical UK sites: Andark Lake (Day 1), Vobster Quay or Stoney Cove (Day 2).
Outcome: PADI Advanced Open Water certification — recognised worldwide.

What you’ll learn
 Mandatory dives (2):
o Deep Adventure Dive — extends your depth limit to 30 m (100 ft)
o Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive
 Your choice (3 more): Pick from Dry Suit, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck, Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) Rescue and more.
 Skill building focus: Practical techniques for better trim, buoyancy, navigation, gas
planning, DSMB use and situational awareness — making you a more controlled, confident diver.

How it works
 eLearning at home: Complete the online knowledge development before your dives.
 Two training days:
o Day 1 — Andark Lake: Three adventure dives – for example
 Dry Suit or Peak Performance Buoyancy (if already Dry Suit certified)
 Delayed SMB
 Underwater Navigation –
o Day 2 — Vobster Quay (Somerset): Two adventure dives
 Deep
 Wreck

 Certification: Awarded after successful completion of all five adventure dives.

Why take this course?
 Go deeper: Explore safely to 30 m, opening up more UK and holiday dive sites.
 Try new adventures: Sample specialities in a structured, fun format.
 Progress naturally: The ideal next step after PADI Open Water.

Cost £450 per person

What’s included -
 2 days of tuition & 5 dives
 PADI eLearning/manual
 Lifetime PADI certification (upon completion)
 Full kit hire: suit, weights, cylinders, BCD, regulator & gauge, dive computer, air
 Basic exposure kit for open water: mask, snorkel, fins, boots (hood & gloves
Oct–May)

What’s not included
 Transport to dive sites (Vobster on Day 2)
 Entry fees: Andark (Day 1) £18; Vobster Quay (Day 2) £22 per day
 Air refills (on site)

Specialty upgrades (optional)
Upgrade one elective during your AOW course to a full specialty at a reduced rate (one extra
dive required):
 Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty: £165
 Dry Suit Specialty: £165

Course prerequisites
 Minimum age: 12+
 Certification: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent
 Medical: Satisfactory completion of a diving medical form

Before your course starts
1. Book your dates and receive your booking confirmation.
2. Complete your PADI eLearning before Day 1 so you’re ready to dive.

Typical schedule at a glance
 Day 1 (Andark Lake): 3 Adventure Dives — Drysuit or PPB, DSMB, Navigation
 Day 2 (Vobster Quay): 2 Adventure Dives — Deep, Wreck
(Alternative sites such as Stoney Cove may be used; dive holidays abroad can also host your AOW dives.)

Ready to advance?
Reserve your place, request dates, or ask a question:
Email Ian to get your eLearning set up and your spot confirmed.
Spaces are limited to keep groups small and focused.