Open Water Class Schedule
2020
*As of 3/18/20, with the mandated county shelter in place due to COVID-19, our class calendar(s) are fluid and will be updated as soon as possible. Check out our new virtual course options where you will find Open Water, Ecology and Science of Diving courses that can have class work scheduled online.
Thank you for understanding!
*As of 3/18/20, with the mandated county shelter in place due to COVID-19, our class calendar(s) are fluid and will be updated as soon as possible. Check out our new virtual course options where you will find Open Water, Ecology and Science of Diving courses that can have class work scheduled online.
Thank you for understanding!
Rohnert Park
*Classroom starts at 9:45 am on Saturday, at Sonoma Coast Divers. There is an hour break for lunch, and then the class meets back up at Petaluma Swim Center at 1:00pm.
Ocean Location may be subject to changes
*Classroom starts at 9:45 am on Saturday, at Sonoma Coast Divers. There is an hour break for lunch, and then the class meets back up at Petaluma Swim Center at 1:00pm.
| Pool/Classroom | Ocean Weekend | Ocean Location |
| Jan 11, 12 | Jan 18, 19 | Monterey |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| Feb 1, 2 |
Feb 8, 9 | Monterey |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| March 7, 8 | March 14, 15 | Monterey |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| April 4, 5 | April 18, 19 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| May 9, 10 | May 16, 17 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| June 13, 14 | June 20, 21 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| July 11, 12 | July 18, 19 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| August 8, 9 | August 15, 16 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| September 12. 13 | September 19, 20 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| October 3, 4 | October 10, 11 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| November 7, 8 | November 14, 15 | Monterey |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
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| December 5, 6 | December 12, 13 | Monterey |
| Petaluma Swim Center |
Napa
*Classroom meets at Napa Valley College from 9:00am to 4pm for the pool and classroom sessions.
Ocean Location may be subject to changes
*Classroom meets at Napa Valley College from 9:00am to 4pm for the pool and classroom sessions.
| Pool/Classroom | Ocean Weekend | Ocean Location |
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| Feb 15, 16 | Feb 22, 23 | Monterey |
| Napa Valley College |
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| March 21, 22 | March 28, 29 | Monterey |
| Napa Valley College |
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| April 25, 26 | May 2, 3 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| May 30, 31 | June 6, 7 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| June 20, 21 | June 27, 28 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| July 25, 26 | August 1, 2 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| August 22, 23 | August 29, 30 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| September 26, 27 | October 3, 4 | North Coast (TBD) |
| Napa Valley College |
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| October 17, 18 | October 24, 25 | Monterey |
| Napa Valley College |
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| November 21, 22 | November 28, 29 | Monterey |
| Napa Valley College |
Please Give us a call to register for your Open Water class!
Prior to the Pool / Classroom Weekend
You will need to try on your rental SCUBA equipment and purchase any snorkeling equipment you might require.
If you already own personal equipment we ask that you bring it in so we may ensure it is appropriate for cold water SCUBA diving.
These things can be done any day prior to your course during shop hours. We ask that you do this orientation at least one week in advance to ensure that the home study is completed.
There will also be some preliminary paperwork to fill out and medical release form that may need to be signed by a doctor prior to the pool sessions.
Be prepared to spend about 1.5 hours with us to cover all that is needed.
Rohnert Park
Classroom/ pool sessions Saturday and Sunday begin at 9:45am. Pool schedules vary throughout the year from morning sessions to afternoon sessions. We will confirm the meeting times and locations for your class with you. The pool/ classroom sessions are usually done by 5:00pm.
The ocean dives are conducted the following weekend on either the North Coast or in Monterey.
Prior to the pool and classroom weekend, an orientation session at Sonoma Coast Divers is required. The session takes approximately 1.5 hours; calling ahead is recommended, but not required.
Classroom/ pool sessions Saturday and Sunday begin at 9:45am. Pool schedules vary throughout the year from morning sessions to afternoon sessions. We will confirm the meeting times and locations for your class with you. The pool/ classroom sessions are usually done by 5:00pm.
The ocean dives are conducted the following weekend on either the North Coast or in Monterey.
Prior to the pool and classroom weekend, an orientation session at Sonoma Coast Divers is required. The session takes approximately 1.5 hours; calling ahead is recommended, but not required.
Napa
Meets Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 4pm for the pool and classroom sessions.
The ocean dives are conducted the following weekend on the North Coast or in Monterey.
Before the pool work is done, an orientation session of approximately 1.5 hours at Sonoma Coast Divers is mandatory. The orientation session can be conducted anytime during store hours. Calling ahead to schedule your orientation is recommended, but not required.
Meets Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 4pm for the pool and classroom sessions.
The ocean dives are conducted the following weekend on the North Coast or in Monterey.
Before the pool work is done, an orientation session of approximately 1.5 hours at Sonoma Coast Divers is mandatory. The orientation session can be conducted anytime during store hours. Calling ahead to schedule your orientation is recommended, but not required.
Ocean Dives will meet at the coast between 8am and 9am. You will do 2 dives per day and finish between 12 and 2 in the afternoon. Schedules may vary a bit depending on the instructor, the number of students, and the day's conditions. TBD Ocean Weekends will have the possibility of going to Monterey due to weather. There are many options when it comes to your Ocean Dives, please give us a call if you have questions!
Due to staffing and equipment logistics, you may change the dates of your class until three weeks prior to the class start. After that, a $50-$100 rescheduling or cancellation charge will be incurred. Beginning the Monday prior to your class, there are no refunds and no transfers; all tuition paid is forefit. We are always as flexible as possible, but we do often have long waitlists for classes and the week-of a class we can rarely fill last minute openings.
If you have any questions about the Open Water Diver Course schedule, please feel free to give us a call! (707)-586-0272.
