This Skin Diver/Apnea certification course is a comprehensive program focused on snorkeling and breath-hold diving techniques. It is designed for individuals who wish to develop the skills needed for breath-hold diving in open water environments. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be certified as competent to engage in unsupervised breath-holding diving activities in open water.

The course offers a unique blend of training for a variety of participants, including swimmers, scuba divers, and those new to diving. It serves as an excellent opportunity for swimmers and scuba divers to enhance their skin diving skills, while also offering non-scuba divers an introduction to diving-related training. Additionally, the course prepares participants for future scuba diving endeavors by developing essential diving and breath-holding techniques.

Skin Diving Overview

Skin diving, a form of beginner free diving, involves snorkeling while making breath-hold dives to observe aquatic life up close. It's an ideal way to explore the underwater world when you're unable to scuba dive, or if you prefer a lighter, more accessible way of diving. The NAUI Skin Diver course teaches you how to comfortably and safely explore underwater for short visits, whether you're diving in a local freshwater lake or the vast ocean, at home or on vacation at a dive destination. After completing the Skin Diver certification, you’ll have a solid foundation for progressing into the exciting world of free diving, opening the door to more advanced breath-hold diving experiences.

Prerequisite Information

• Age: The minimum age to participate in this course is 12 years old by the time of the water phase. However, junior certification is available for participants aged 8-11. 

• Certification/Experience/Knowledge: No prior certification is required to enter this course. It is open to beginners, making it an ideal starting point for those new to diving.