I'm not sure this is the right forum but just wanted to share this.
My neighbor just got certified OW but he didn't want to go to the LDS I recommended. He found a deal. I spent to much money on my son's certification a few months earlier. Someone knew someone who would teach him and certify. After some classes at I don't know where and no pool classes he waited about 6 months for the "guy" to do the open water checkout. Well, it happened at a boat launch in the intracoastal waterway. With boats trying to launch. In 0 visibility. In no more than 6' of water. And barge traffic.
I don't know what agency it was but at least he is certified.
My neighbor just got certified OW but he didn't want to go to the LDS I recommended. He found a deal. I spent to much money on my son's certification a few months earlier. Someone knew someone who would teach him and certify. After some classes at I don't know where and no pool classes he waited about 6 months for the "guy" to do the open water checkout. Well, it happened at a boat launch in the intracoastal waterway. With boats trying to launch. In 0 visibility. In no more than 6' of water. And barge traffic.
I don't know what agency it was but at least he is certified.