Luckily, I live right next to the Great Barrier Reef, which is the biggest reef in the world and the only living organism that is visible from space. So when I go for my training, it will be very exciting!

@OceanPancake

3 жыл бұрын

That will be so amazing!!

@nickcomfort892

2 жыл бұрын

What about Pando?

@tides1506

Жыл бұрын

Mann your so lucky

did my first dive ever this summer in Dahab, Egypt. it was a succeeded 16-meter dive. its became a kinda hobby. i loved the freedom that diving offered me. it was just me and my mind. next summer I will be taking the course. nice video btw!!

Thank you!! I hope to learn to scuba and take up the sport this year. This video was very helpful in letting me know what to expect!!

thank you katt!!! i will be going for the open water course for this year 'probably' and i like your video so much because most of your videos are informative

Glad to know shouldn’t expect skills the whole time for the open water dives... already signed up for advanced too glad you recommended the advanced following basic

Really enjoyed your video, you are a great ambassador to the first time diver wanting to consider being an Open Water Certified PADI diver. Having taken part in a 2 day (4 dive) intro to diving course in the USVI St. John (Low Key Watersports), your video reminds me of the fantastic job their team did as well, in addition to recognizing how delicate our coral and underwater friends are and needing our help. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. Great Job! Mike M. Glendale, Arizona

Thank you for this! Very informative, appreciate it heaps

Your enthusiasm is awesome if I may say so ..... happy diving always ... cheers

This is gonna be my new hobby for 2023

Thank you kat your videos has definitely made me feel more at ease

Hello Katt. Had my Snorkeling Class on July 31. The dive shop was also running a Scuba Class at the time. So I was able to watch some of it in person. FUN 2 hour Lesson!!

I stumbled across your videos somehow. Your voice is so soothing I saw almost all the videos. Now I signed up for scuba diving course which I never had any intentions before.

Thank you so much for the tips, your awesome!

I have my confined dive in 2 hours! Super excited!!

Your videos are awesome thanks so much! :) Love from Australia

This was very informative. I've worked at a premier dive resort in Fiji since 2016 and have not been certified yet, but finally doing the course end of this month. I'll be doing SSI, there is 6 sections rather than 5. Thank you for the brief heads up!

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! That's so exciting. Fiji is amazing, always been my dream to dive there. Let me know if you have any other questions! Always happy to help

I took a beginners crash course when we went to Costa Maya and thoroughly enjoyed it, it was beautiful and amazing so much I'm ready to do it again and eventually get certified. Your video lets me know what to expect when doing so. I no way feel that this is "Nothing to it", I know the danger will always be there. We are hoping to do another cruise next year and would like to be ready by then, thank you so much for making this video it helps me to achieve my goal of diving!

Well done. I enjoyed your video content and presentation. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks Katt. Another great video

I am an absolute newbie, thanks for the vid I learnt a little from it👍 I am doing my Padi course on the 29th July I cannot wait.

My family just completed the basic SCUBA course. We'll be starting open water soon. A very good explanation on what to expect.

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found it useful :)

Great video. Im about to take the exam on Padi soon. Im excited to start diving

Great video thank you! Keep it up

Thankyou pretty mermaid! Im kinda confused whether i take the course or not! But this encourage me somehow!!! Thanks kat!

Hello thank you for your video, a very good one. I am a french scuba instructor and I really appreciate your channel :-) :-)

Great video and info🎉 thank you.

I went on a dive in the Caymen islands for an excursion from a cruise and it was awesome. Years down the road i have decided finally to get my certification which i will do next month, only thing is i suck at math and worried about that. If i can get past that then it will be smooth sailing. Your video was great. Thanks for the help.

Love this video can't wait for more in the series

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any specific questions!

I'm training to become a PADI SCUBA instructor. Love your channel 🇦🇺

Thanks for the Video. I plan to go the the open water course in October 2019 in Phuket.

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

You're going to have a great time!! :) You won't be able to get enough of it

@aryan1182114

4 жыл бұрын

@@OceanPancake I am so excited, but there's just one thing... I know swimming and can do it for 200 metres but not sure of 10 minutes of treading water. I think I should join swimming classes for the next two months cz I can't wait for this course.

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

@@aryan1182114 that's a great idea! Always good to be extra fit for diving and confident in the water

@diveinstructordaniel1095

4 жыл бұрын

Arun Balyan i didn’t practice before and got it done easy but it’s never wrong to be fit 👌 dive save and have fun 😊

Nicely explained video.....Katt!! keep motivating people 🤗😄 love you;)

@OceanPancake

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Even plants love u kat ... Lol that vine doesnt give up.

@OceanPancake

5 жыл бұрын

yeah... it really didn't.

Hi Katt! I love your videos You look great Subscribed to your channel x

Hi Katt I just wanted to say that I didn't go to the pumpkin carving at white star quarry this month because I didn't feel like I was ready I wanna get my buoyancy down pat and I will be going for my open water certification soon .

I learnt to dive a number of years ago in the UK, After doing the 4 Open Water dives I have only ever dived once again again that was for about 10 mins. I was assured by my instructor and my wife that it would be a great experience. My wife had been qualified for years so I thought it was about time I qualified as well. I hated the whole thing if I hadn't spent so much money on the training and kit I would have stopped after the first confined water dive but no I carried on. It actually took me 6 months to get qualified.

Very informative I'm thinking about becoming certified so I can film underwater. New sub!

Just started my open water course today and love it

@OceanPancake

5 жыл бұрын

yay!! Let me know how it goes!

I'm gonna soon start the open water course it's always been a dream for me and I'm gonna make it real thnx for the tips ^^

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

You are going to have such a great time!!! Let me know if you have any questions.

@shiyaanteshiyaan9572

Жыл бұрын

@@OceanPancake im doing my dive master soon i love diving you were one of of the reasons i got into diving its amazing ^^

From the desert , thank you teacher , tomorrow maybe it will be my first open water lesson .

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! That will be amazing

Thanks for sharing

I did two DSD at cocos island in costarica without ever taking any training, just a short briefing to know how to not die now im doing a sailor course and after that ill take scubadiving courses because i want to go and work at cocos as a diver some day.

Can you please make an explanation video on the dive tables

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!!

Best explanation of open water padi I've seen, good job A+

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found it accurate and helpful!

I want to do this one day but i'm a little scared to because I have a severe phobia of wide open spaces so I don't know how the open water course would go for me 😅

It's my pool section, so exited

@OceanPancake

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Starting my open water class tomorrow very nervous but very excited at the same time do you have any advice for me

Katt is there a big difference between the NAUI and PADI course , also can I take my OW with an FFM because the end goal is ERDI Diver 1 after I finish my OW

Half way through my Scuba Diving course, as a older women, it is scary but it is rewarding to see myself grow as I'm facing my fears. Diving here in the Florida Keys is the place to learn it!

@eaglez9518

11 ай бұрын

How was your course? Did you continue diving? I am from Australia and scare to go diving

Hey!:) I am doing my Open Water Course right now on Bali and it has been amazing so far!! I love diving so much, and I learned all the skills really quickly and feel comfortable in the water. The only thing I have problems with is equalising... I don’t know why, but I just have such a hard time doing it, and my instructor only taught me the method where you pinch your nose and blow against it, but that doesn’t work for me at all:( I have been doing it by swallowing but because the compressed air is so dry I can’t always do it. I asked him for other methods but he couldn’t quite help me, do you maybe have some tips and tricks? And what’s the method you usually use? Sending you much love, your channel is amazing❤️

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Always remember to just take your time. My diving instructors would have to take me down ten minutes before everyone else because I couldn't Equalize. Swallowing, wiggling your jaw, yawning, putting your head from side to side or a combination of all of these is what you can do to help you. Make sure to Equalize far before you feel any discomfort!

Cutest instructor in padi

Question for you. Doing my skill mask removal 1 min breathing. I can do this woth my nose pinched, but having issues without pinching. Any advice on this skill for water in nose?

Considering to take a discover scuba program when this quarantine is over!someone I know over social media sent me this vidoe so let's check it out. Also planning to get a job at a dive shop for extra tips!

@jaxsongawesome2947

3 жыл бұрын

Same Padi Has Some Covid Guideline to keep you safe! If your going there

@fizzyd.a.d.2855

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaxsongawesome2947 yeah. Asked a few shops and they still have it open. Now I got to figure out which one to go to. There's a quarry dive for $70, but I don't have the right fins for it, and even tho they'll provide any gear I don't have, idk. I want to use my own gear, or I could go a little cheaper and go for a pool dive for $60. It's hard to figure out, tho I may just go for the quarry dive

What's the cool looking shark at 2:19?. It looks a bit like what we call a wobbygong

Hi there I did a open water corse has it changed in the past 25 years I’m sure I used to div3 up to 30 mtrs

I’m a big guy as you can see from my pic, 6’3” about 350 no major health issues though except a few knee injuries/ surgeries from my time in the Army. I’ve always wanted to attend a Scuba Diving Course but was unsure if I could because of my size? Is this a problem, is there hear that will fit me?

Is there a big difference with CMAS?

Have you learned to dive yet? What was your favourite part of the course? Thanks so much for watching this video, if you have any questions. Let me know down below!

@scubadivingrickydamiano

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Katt I just wanted to say that I didn't go to the pumpkin carving at white star quarry this month because I didn't feel like I was ready I wanna work on my buoyancy and get it down pat before I do something like that also I will be going for my open water certification soon is there any advise that you can give me on the open water certification course am all ready a scuba diver am just adding the open water part of it.

@Youngboy4ever

3 жыл бұрын

I made my open water diver 1 year ago and I’m not sure that I remember the most important things can you maybe make a video about it. I cant find one on KZread.

@jimryan4056

3 жыл бұрын

@@Youngboy4ever most important, never hold your breath.

Katt, Are you Okay?? Haven't seen any Posts on FB or YT Videos in awhile. I'm starting to wonder if they sent the Royal Marines after you.

Can you train me to upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water? I haven’t dove in 2 years.

Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I'm wondering if I know how to swim (in fact I can easily swim for 10mins) but somehow just can't tread water for 10mins will I still be certified?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

That is one of the certification requirements. You oat for 10 minutes! It's just to show that you are comfortable in the water!

Hello Katt. Since I am out of work at the moment, Going to see if a Semi Local Dive Shop is having a Snorkeling Class. All these Covid Lockdowns, Pools are Closed. Some places are Limited Class size. Guess part of my issue is, Age Groups. At 45, Don't want to end up in a class full of 18-20 year olds. I've worked with some, They were very Disrespectful of their "Elders". And the 26 year old Manager had a Department Meeting to stop it.

How much will it cost

I did my Open Water course a couple of years ago. However due to financial and family commitments I never carried on with it. I always wanted to do my AOW straight away but because of these obstcles I never did. Recently however my situation gas got a lot better both financially and personally. But the thought of getting in the water and diving fills me with dread so much so I sometimes feel physically sick when I think of restarting diving. What can you suggest as I WOULD like to get back in the water or should I forget it. I did my training all in the UK withe the OpenWater part in a flooded quarry. Where as my wife did her Open Water and Advanced Open Water in the Red Sea all in the same week. Perhaps If I was in that situation I might be a bit mor enthusiastic.. Perhaps I did the whole thing for the wriong reasons?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

I think doing your course in cold water with terrible visibility is a tough and challenging situation for any diver, no matter their enthusiasm and attitude. I've met many people who got qualified in such circumstances and then truly appreciated every dive they did in warmer waters. I would definitely suggest to get back in the water, but maybe try your hand at diving on a holiday. Why not check out the red sea if you can? It honestly will put you at ease because you are craving to jump into the clear beautiful water

How to learn scuba diving mam

I finished my Discovery Dive a few weeks ago. I never thought of continuing until I started watching your videos and you inspired me. I finished my first Open Water Course session and went as deep as 4.5 meters, however, I had some sharp pain in my ears. I was told by the instructor to hold my nose and breath out which helped. Saying that, I went online to research the topic and a lot of the articles advice that I stop diving completely, since it would lead to a ruptured eardrum. What's your experience on this and have you found a way for people to continue diving or would you say I should stop?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

You have to equalise while diving, yes you shouldn't push it and if it doesnt work you are meant to ascend a little bit and try again. If you force it, then you can rupture your eardrum. However if you take your time, and equalise before you experience any pain, then it will be all good!

@exploringunchartedwaters

4 жыл бұрын

@@OceanPancake thanks! I have since completed my Open Water course! :) I also saw my first seahorse!

I'm going to be honest I'm using this information so I can get my scuba certification so I can spearfish dive with a scuba rig or whatever you want to call it my friend who is certified calls it a rig

Hey. I’m studying my PADI elearn class right now. I’m someone that has never been sea sick before, but what sea sickness medicine do you recommend?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

I definitely avoid having any milk products before going on the boat, and eating simple foods to not aggravate it. I personally take meclizine.

@claire4897

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That one vine is always attacking you.

Getting to dive for the first time tomorrow 😄 super excited and scared I won't know everything I need to know

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

You will do amazing!! Dont worry, the instructors will take good care eof you!

Have you ever done your pool training in salt water pool?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

No I haven't! That could be interesting as it might not change the bouyancy when you progress into the sea.

Вы говорили что говорите по русски поэтому пишу по русски) обожаю твои видио. Со мач мотиватион) can’t stop watching how the tree is catching you in the video ahahha 💕

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do speak Russian and can read that without a problem. Just not as easy for me to type. I'm glad you enjoyed my video!! Hope you found it useful

If only I would of had this one year ago when I did my first dive and my regulator fell out of my mouth 45ft down..... it was truly terrifying

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

oh no!! Did your instructor help you put it back in?

When you get decompression sickness do bubbles for in the brain 🧠

i’m learning & reading the book, because i have a PADI test in a couple days... But i’m so incredibly nervous... What if i forget everything... I also have trouble following my leaning schuedule... Can someone help me?

@Gingy.Liftss

3 жыл бұрын

dont worry im learing too what do you need help with

@OceanPancake

3 жыл бұрын

Talk to your instructor and take your time, if you fail the exam, which I promise you wont :) You can simply take it again!

@Gingy.Liftss

3 жыл бұрын

@@OceanPancake dont you have to pay again

Any sea sick medication you recommend ?

@OceanPancake

3 жыл бұрын

I take Kwells :)

Hey Katt. What would be the estimated cost of the entire certification?

@OnePost909

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a package from a company in Oakland. $650. What I will get: (1) online instruction (2) pool work and (3) open water. This fee is just for the instruction and does not include other costs such as rentals and motel costs.

Wow, over a thousand dives. I stand in awe Katt. I'm just a newbie with over 60 dives . I struggled with mask clearing. As always the case, practise makes perfect.....Cheers !!!!

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

60 dives is still plenty!! :) Practise practise, and keep diving and you will get there :) I do have over 11 years of diving under my belt

Diving is fun even im not pro😅😆

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

It's the best!

Hi

I actually disagree with the sea sickness part. I get seasick easily, but it actually makes me want to go in the water more. Whenever we go out diving and I get seasick, I’m always like ‘Can info in the water already’ because going in the water takes away my sea sickness.

@OceanPancake

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, once people realize they feel better underwater they want to hop in the water!

Tread water for 10 minutes?

Can't i do without swimming test

@OceanPancake

22 күн бұрын

Nope. You have to know how to swim

Good information and how I can get your contact info

Completely and utterly terrifying for me!! I'll NEVER even try it!!

Awkward question, what should you do if you have to go to the bathroom while underwater?

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

For number ones, you can either let it go... or wait till you're back on the boat. For number twos.. definitely hold it and wait till you're back near a toilet

Me 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😫😫😫😫

Anyone notice the plant that is connected to her from the back?😂

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

That would be why it didn't leave me alone... Haha

Awesome video Katt! I wish this video was created a lot sooner so I knew what to expect from my open water course -- which was 7 months ago, haha... Could've been more relaxed. Btw, check out my latest night dive video in Timor-Leste! kzread.info/dash/bejne/c32As5eQZay1lNo.html

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm sorry! :) Did you have a good course?

@ddaru1

4 жыл бұрын

@@OceanPancake got a bit stressed out at first to be honest, hahaha... The pool session was hell, after that exhaustion I had to go straight to the open water, shore dive, had to carry the heavy tank from shore, thought I wouldn't make it, buuuttttt it ended out awesome and got addicted since then!!! 🧜‍♂️😎

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LOVE VEGAN🇵🇭

@OceanPancake

4 жыл бұрын

haha okay!

You had me hooked until @3:25 when you said there was going to be basic math. But then I flashbacked to @1:06 and you couldnt even "math" from 2012 to 2019. I also believe PADI require you to record all your instructor courses. But you cant remember if you have taught 300 or 400 students? Like WTF?

Only vegans would associate diving with being vegan...🙄

@supermariobrosbros6152

2 жыл бұрын

Why is this woman with a job talking about anything other than her job....🙄 People can be people even if they have jobs peasle. You're an idiot. I'm not even vegan.

Yeah, radiation from fukushima has really fucked ocean life like coral almost worldwide.

Its a scam, at least through SSI.