open water cert.

[dastuck]

I took my pool and classroom portion of my cert. last year but due to schedule confilicts wasnt able to complete my open water dives. Is there a maximum time allowed to complete your open water dives after your pool and classroom? Do i have to start from scratch?

[knotical]

You don’t mention which agency, but if PADI you are allowed a maximum 12 months break in training. Upon re-start it’s wise, and highly likely, that your instructor will conduct at least a Scuba Review, even if you squeak under the 12 month limit. If you re-start with a new training facility after 12 months, you’ll probably need to start from scratch. But that’s all for your good. You’d be amazed how much you can forget.

[Jim Lapenta]

If it were that long I'd have you redo the exam after a classroom session or two to verify the info was not lost and at least one, most likely two good pool sessions before going into open water.

[dastuck]

thanks for the info. It looks like i will be starting from scratch when i find some time.