Open Water 2026:

Open Water Program Overview

Our Open Water Program runs over two weeks and includes six total training days. Students complete:

  • 2 Classroom Sessions
  • 2 Pool Sessions
  • 2 Lake Evaluation Days

This structure gives new divers a balanced mix of knowledge, skills practice, and real‑world application.

Class Times

Weekday Sessions:
6:00 p.m. – approximately 9:00–9:30 p.m.

Weekend Evaluation Days:
9:00 a.m. – approximately 2:00 p.m.

Typical Schedule

Week 1

  • Wednesday: Classroom Session 1
  • Friday: Pool Session 1

Week 2

  • Wednesday: Classroom Session 2
  • Friday: Pool Session 2
  • Saturday: Lake Evaluations – Day 1 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Lake Evaluations – Day 2 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)

**Please note: Dates shown in red are dependent on water temperatures.**

Dates:                                                                                                                                                                                                                Classroom                Pool                 Open Waters

Jan 7 & 14 Jan 9 & 16 TBD**                
Jan 21 & 28 Jan 23 & 30 TBD**
Feb 4 & 11 Feb 6 & 13 TBD**
Feb 18 & 25 Feb 20 & 27 TBD**
Mar 18 & 25 Mar 20 & 27 Mar 28 & 29
Apr 1 & 8 Apr 3 & 10 Apr 11 & 12
Apr 15 & 22 Apr 17 & 24 Apr 25 & 26
May 6 & 13 May 8 & 15 May 16 & 17
May 20 & 27 May 22 & 29 May 30 & 31
Jun 3 & 10 Jun 5 & 12 Jun 13 & 14
Jun 17 & 24 Jun 19 & 26 Jun 27 & 28
Jul 8 & 15 Jul 10 & 17 Jul 18 & 19
Jul 22 & 29 Jul 24 & 31 Aug 1 & 2
Aug 5 & 12 Aug 7 & 14 Aug 15 & 16
Aug 26 & Sep 2 Aug 28 & Sep 4 Sep 5 & 6
Sep 9 & 16 Sep 11 & 18 Sep 19 & 20
Sep 23 & 30 Sep 25 & Oct 2 Oct 3 & 4
Oct 14 & 21 Oct 16 & 23 Oct 24 & 25
Nov 4 & 11 Nov 6 & 13 Nov 14 & 15
Dec 2 & 9 Dec 4 & 11 TBD**

 

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