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July - The British Virgin August - My First Dive!
Islands
I had looked up the British Virgin actually stands for “Self Contained Underwater
I have to admit, I was a little nervous – this was my
Islands online before I left home -
first time scuba diving (did you know that SCUBA
but wow – this place is so much more
beautiful in person! I can’t get over the
Breathing Apparatus”? Well, it does), Farva
color of the water here… there’s always a
(my instructor) was very patient and showed
cool breeze blowing in, and the average
me everything I needed to know. He showed me
temperature is only 80° (though it
the right way to breathe underwater, and how the
seemed a lot warmer today!) I can
getting used to life underwater.”
regulators allow for even, natural breathing. After
honestly say – I have never seen any
learning about the equipment we took our first
place like this before in my life. I love “That’s me... and my friend Tyler... these three weeks, I should get as many as 25 dives.
dive. It was AWESOME! Tomorrow, I’ll get
certified in open water diving – and by the end of
it here! “Look how strong I am!” I can’t wait... it’s so cool.
As you’ve discovered earlier, every one of SeaTrek’s The SeaTrek adventure treks Week Two – You’ll discover the thrill of deep, wreck and certifications including Rescue Diver. If you want, you
adventure treks includes sailing, scuba diving, and marine night diving – as well basic sailing and seamanship skills, can take your Open Water class at home, or finish up
biology. Plus island hopping and special events – like TREK 1 and an introduction to marine biology. your referral when you get here.
exploring the island nightlife and daylight terrain hikes. Introduction to sailing, diving and marine sciences Week Three – brings the adventure full circle, as you
Minimum age: 12; no experience necessary. hone your skills and increase your confidence by working TREK 3
Tuition for your 3-week Trek will cover: This special program has been created especially for the as teams to accomplish specific tasks at sea – with longer Master Every Facet of Scuba Diving
new student, unfamiliar with diving and life underwater. sails, and more independent dives. Minimum age: 15; Must be open water certified, or a
• 3 meals a day – plus healthy snacks You’ll build your knowledge and confidence as you study referral. If you’re a seasoned diver – or a returning
• Sleeping quarters aboard your yacht and earn certifications in Open Water, Advanced, and TREK 2 student looking for an exciting new challenge – then this
• All equipment use Specialty Diving… at the end of three weeks, you will Open Water Diving Adventures is the Trek for you. You’ll be given the chance to earn your
have taken as many as 25 dives. Minimum age: 12; must be open water certified or a referral. NAUI Master Diver certification, while you learn all about
The tuition does not, however, cover airfare – and we Week One – you’ll start your program learning the art and This trek gives students who are already scuba-certified a the physics of diving… lifesaving… dive planning… and
recommend purchasing trip insurance, to help protect science of diving in confined water, building the basic skills chance to experience a more intensive diving experience. specialty dives. And as a returning student, you’ll be able
your investment in the event of cancellation. Now, get you’ll need to become certified as an open water diver... You’ll start by honing your skills in our Advanced Open to take the helm and discover within yourself a greater
ready to explore all that SeaTrek has to offer – becoming more familiar and confident with every dive. Water diving – and progress through several specialty appreciation for sailing, and the underwater world.
