Done it! I'm an open water diver :)

[Darkprincze]

Hey folks,

Completed my Padi OW today. Thanks for all the help, tips and support. It was a rough check out. But I did it. 9 degrees C. 2m vis. Jellyfish. Surely it can only get better? Diving demands respect. More than i had originally allocated. I found the open water dives tough. Almost walked at one point, but I had a great and patient instructor and we got there in the end! Now to get a few dives under my belt. Get a little more comfortable. I was originally going to go straight into Advanced open water and drysuit speciality. (You need it for this climate). But I am just not ready. Pleased, actually over the moon with what I have achieved. But a little experience within my limitations will see me well.

cheers.
Paul.

 

[Wineaux]

Congratulations!

 

[alfie227]

Congrats, a solid achievement.
Now just keep diving.

 

[TMHeimer]

Congratulations. I'll never forget those exact words right after I cleared my mask for the last skill-- "Congratulations you're an open water diver" and a hand shake. 9C--that was about our water temp. today here in Nova Scotia. Yeah, it only gets better.

 

[Ocean County Diver]

Congrats.

 

[doctormike]

Good on ya, mate..!

A dry suit may well be what lets you fill up that log book without too many tickets to the Caribbean. Congrats!

 

[Necklinsberg]

Outstanding -- great job!!!

 

[grantwiscour]

Congrats and Great Job! Keep your chin up. Keep learning and keep diving...the more you do of both the more comfortable you'll be underwater and the more fun you'll have.

 

[TSandM]

Congratulations! Now, go forth and dive . . . and remember to practice your skills, especially the ones that gave you trouble!

 

[Wildbill]

CONGRATS.... welcome to the under (water) world!!!