I just got my PADI Open Water License

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I just passed my PADI Open Water last weekend. So excited and looking forward to my next dive.
 
Great on passing your OW and welcome to SB.
 
PADI does not issue a "license," they issue certifications. A license is issued by a government. In most places, governments are not involved in deciding who can or cannot dive.
 
Walter's spot on about the difference between certificate and license. It may seem like a bothersome sematic point, but we really really don't want the gov regulating scuba diving . . . .

Anyway, congrats on passing your OW! Now go get wet!
 
simonljf:
I just passed my PADI Open Water last weekend. So excited and looking forward to my next dive.

Congratulations on your certification. I'm happy to hear that you came through the process excited to dive again soon because that is the only way to become a proficient safe diver.

Dive safe,
Pete
 

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