: When you sign up for an Open Water Diver course at a local dive center, the manual (physical or digital) is typically included in your course fee.
Some dive clubs, university scuba programs, or nonprofit marine organizations offer to members. If you’re a student or veteran, ask your local PADI Dive Center about discounts.
If you absolutely cannot pay for the manual, here are three ethical workarounds:
In the world of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the number is one of the most important figures you'll learn.
The Eighteenth Attempt
: When you sign up for an Open Water Diver course at a local dive center, the manual (physical or digital) is typically included in your course fee.
Some dive clubs, university scuba programs, or nonprofit marine organizations offer to members. If you’re a student or veteran, ask your local PADI Dive Center about discounts.
If you absolutely cannot pay for the manual, here are three ethical workarounds:
In the world of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the number is one of the most important figures you'll learn.
The Eighteenth Attempt