{"id":1058,"date":"2014-12-16T14:45:57","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T22:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=1058"},"modified":"2024-12-03T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T23:23:02","slug":"semi-private","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=1058","title":{"rendered":"Semi-Private"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fcbkbttn_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/plugins\/facebook-button-plugin\/images\/standard-facebook-ico.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fb-Button\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fcbkbttn_like \"><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=1058\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\" layout=\"standard\"  width=\"225px\" size=\"small\"><\/fb:like><\/div><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SEMI-PRIVATE OPENWATER<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"1190\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#0000ff\" width=\"78%\">\n<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"55%\">\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SEMI-PRIVATE GROUP OPENWATER OPTION<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is our <strong>Accelerated program<\/strong> for those of you limited on time. The Semi-Private beach dives program incorporates about 24 hours of Instruction in Class, Pool and Beach Diving Sessions only. Once you Complete all Class, Pool and 4 OpenWater Dives \u2013 your Instructor can sign you off.\u00a0 This Course runs the same as our Standard All Beach Diving Course, but has a 4 to 1 Student\/Supervisor Ratio on the Open Water portion of the Class (Standard Ratio is 8 to 1).<\/p>\n<p>We recommend this Course to Students for Several Reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It gives you more Personalized Attention.<\/li>\n<li>It allows those with Difficult or Varying Work Schedules to take Classes.<\/li>\n<li>It gives your Group the ability to take a Semi-Private OpenWater Class with just your Friends at the same Price as Standard \u201cPre-Scheduled\u201d Courses (Based on 4 or More Students)<\/li>\n<li>This Course has the Most Varied Schedule Available because you can set it with 4 or more!<\/li>\n<li>Higher Instructor\/Divemaster to Student Ratio<\/li>\n<li>Less Class Time because you View a PADI Loaner DVD in Advance of your First Session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To View How to Build a Class Schedules See Below.<\/p>\n<p>Also\u2026Don\u2019t Forget \u2013 Buy your \u201cBasic\u201d Equipment from Pacific Wilderness (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots &amp; Gloves) and <strong>we\u2019ll give you your PADI OpenWater Crew Pack (a $265 Value) for FREE<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Classes Limited to Eight People (8\/1 ratio in the Class\/Pool and 4\/1 Ratio in the Ocean)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>All Candidates Must be able to Swim<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cancellation Policy<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>NOTE: All classes are booked in advance and Instructors are paid on a \u201cper student\u201d basis \u2013 Because of this we may not be able to accommodate special requests, schedule changes or cancellations without fees.\u00a0Should you wish to cancel after you have already registered for a specific class <strong>our Cancellation Policy<\/strong> is;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 14 days from the start date \u2013 we will try to fill your spot with another diver.\u00a0 If we are unable to fill your spot, you will be charged a $50 Tuition Cancellation fee.<\/li>\n<li>Less than 14 days from the start date \u2013\u00a0 you will be charged a $100 Tuition Cancellation fee.<\/li>\n<li>Less than 7 days from the start date \u2013 you will be charged a $149 Tuition &amp; Pool Rental Fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend checking your personal schedule prior to selecting &amp; registering for your SCUBA Course.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Makeup Fees<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weekend #1 Class &amp; Pool Session<\/strong> \u2013 $75 per session.\u00a0 However, if you miss Saturday\u2019s Session \u2013 you will not be able to attend Sunday\u2019s Session since Sunday\u2019s class builds on Saturday\u2019s Lesson.\u00a0 If this is the case, you\u2019ll need to Pay $150 to make up both sessions. ANY missed Session must be made up PRIOR to your Ocean Dives the following weekend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekend #2 Ocean Sessions<\/strong> \u2013 $75 per session.\u00a0 However, if you miss Saturday\u2019s Dives \u2013 you will not be able to attend Sunday\u2019s Dives since Sunday\u2019s class builds on Saturday\u2019s Lesson.\u00a0 If this is the case, you\u2019ll need to Pay $150 and make up both sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"34%\">\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/799.gif?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2781 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/799.gif?resize=300%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>COMPLETE!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ask about your\u00a0FREE PADI OpenWater\u00a0Materials when you buy the Basic Required gear at Pacific Wilderness!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lowest prices guaranteed, EZ exchanges during your Pool Session, Professional Fitting.\u00a0\u00a0 (a $265 Value)!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Should you decide to purchase the Basic Required Gear elsewhere, that&#8217;s fine, but you will be held to having properly fitting Basics designed for SCUBA use (Not prepackaged snorkeling sets with wimpy fins).\u00a0 Additionally, the $265 PADI Materials package will NOT be FREE and <strong>will cost $150.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PADI Materials\u00a0 Pack\u00a0Includes ($265 Value):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>#60300 PADI Openwater Crew Pack<\/li>\n<li>#10018 PADI Certification Card Form (PIC)<\/li>\n<li>#70831 PADI DVD Rom or USB Drive to View Required Videos<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We offer this incentive because we know \u2013 When we fit you, it\u2019s done properly and we\u2019ll avoid problems during class\u2026making everybody&#8217;s life easier and the class more FUN!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"34%\"><strong>Your Course Fee Includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher Instructor\/Divemaster to Student Ratio.<\/li>\n<li>Tuition Fee (SEMI-PRIVATE)<\/li>\n<li>All Rental Gear Including; Wetsuit, Hood, Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System &amp; Tanks.<\/li>\n<li>PADI Open Water Certification Card.<\/li>\n<li>(4) Open Water Beach Dives<\/li>\n<li>Loaner DVD to Reduce Class Time<\/li>\n<li><strong>PADI OpenWater\u00a0Materials \u00a0(a $265 Value) is INCLUDED for FREE<\/strong> <strong>if you purchase ALL 5 Pieces of Basic Personal Snorkeling gear<\/strong> <strong>at Pacific Wilderness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>FREE 1 Year Membership in <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Club\/DiveClub.htm\">Pacific Wilderness Dive Club<\/a>($30 Value)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"78%\">\n<h6><strong>To book your own \u201cSemi-Private\u201d Class please use the following Outline of time allocations:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Class Time<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 Dedicate 6-8 Hours total time. This may be done in One Full Day of 6-8 Hours or two to Three Days\/Evenings of about 3 Hours each. In either case, all Book Work and quizzes must be completed <em>PRIOR<\/em> to each session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pool Time <\/strong>&#8211; Dedicate 6-8 Hours total time. This may be done in One Full Day of 6-8 Hours or two to Three Days\/Evenings of about 3 Hours each. (If you are planning to take Classes through the Orange Store Location then we suggest Scheduling all your Pool Work to be in One Day since our pool is in San Pedro. We usually meet at 9am and work till noon \u2013 take a lunch break \u2013 then complete pool skills at about three or Four o\u2019clock.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach Dives <\/strong>&#8211; Dedicate 3-4 Hours total time. Two Beach Dives may be done in One Morning usually from 7 am till Noon. Orange County residents will dive from Laguna Beach, LA County residents will dive from Redondo Beach.\u00a0 Beach Dives One &amp; Two are typically on Saturday the day before the Final Two Beach Dives on Sunday.\u00a0 This makes picking up your Rental Gear (Included with Class) easier \u2013 you only have to do it once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help or have any questions on how to schedule Your Group Semi-Private Class Please call or e-mail us and we\u2019ll be happy to walk you through it!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"78%\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEMI-PRIVATE OPENWATER \u00a0 SEMI-PRIVATE GROUP OPENWATER OPTION This is our Accelerated program for those of you limited on time. The Semi-Private beach dives program incorporates about 24 hours of Instruction in Class, Pool and Beach Diving Sessions only. 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