HOA Refresher Course
The HOA Refresher Course in Hilo helps certified divers regain comfort with scuba skills in about 2 hours. It includes classroom review and pool training with full gear.
$169.00
HOA Refresher Course for Scuba Divers in Hilo
The HOA refresher course provides a 1.5 to 2-hour scuba skills review designed to get certified divers comfortable again before diving in Hilo’s advanced waters. This course includes a short classroom review followed by hands-on skills practice in a heated pool with a dive professional.
Who Should Take This Course
This refresher is required for divers who last dived 2 to 5 years ago before renting gear or diving with Hilo Ocean Adventures. It is recommended for those who last dived more than 12 months ago. Divers who have not dived for over 5 years should book the PADI ReActivate course instead.
Course Inclusions and Skills Reviewed
- Small group with a dive professional
- Classroom review and pool session
- Full scuba gear, tank, and weights provided
- Gear setup and predive checks
- Weighting and buoyancy control
- Mask clearing and regulator recovery
- Alternate air source and emergency skills
- Additional practice on requested skills
Requirements and What to Bring
Participants must be Open Water certified with any agency and aged 10 or older. Minors require a parent or guardian present. A PADI Medical Questionnaire must be completed before arrival. Bring your certification card, photo ID, swimsuit, towel, and personal mask or computer if preferred.
This course does not include an ocean dive or new certification card. For diving the same trip, add a guided shore or boat dive.
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