Advanced training

[xtarheel]

Got my Open Water certification in the early '70's. That was the end of my "formal training". Hundred plus dives latter including 100 foot ft plus dives in the Pacific and Carribean, wreck penetration, heavy current, etc. I really want to upgrade my C-card. Can anyone reccomend a good instructor in the Joliet, IL or Chicago western suburb area?

 

[Genesis]

sounds like you have the experience represented by the "hole punch" already!

 

[Rick Murchison]

http://www.ssiusa.com/dealerdb/index.cfm?action=get&ckey=112&pid=1&pkey=72&cid=2
Rick

 

[IndyScott]

I would recommend a rescue course next.

 

[daniel f aleman]

Take a Nitrox course, it'll open jaded eyes; some divers will no longer dive deep on air. Take Rescue, for sure, from any agency - you should get CPR and O2 Provider certification with Rescue. Also, just upgrading to AOW will allow you to do certain dives with operators that now demand an AOW C-card for what they consider advanced dives.

 

[StSomewhere]

xtarheel hasn't logged on in a year and a half, I'm guess either he found his training in the Chicagoland area or not, but he's probably not going to read your reply.

 

[daniel f aleman]

Oh, I know. But a general answer to a general question for someone doing a search..

 

[Chad Carney]

The nitrox course and card will get you the real benefit of being able to get EAN fills.

Chad