We were close to sending our 10 year old to a well known dive shop here in town for a week-long dive camp. They offer a 'junior' certification course.
When I requested that I wanted to go along for their 30 foot open water dive (I'm PADI certified) I was told that only one instructor goes with the kids - no other adults. It turns out that the instructor is the pilot as well, and no one stays surface side. He told me that he is the only adult for 6 to 8 kids, and no-one else can go along.
Needless to say, we're not sending our son there for instruction.
My question is whether this practice is even legal. If not, I may file a complaint with the state. Of course, getting anyone to answer a phone at a state government office is unheard of, so I thought I'd start here first.
Thanks,
When I requested that I wanted to go along for their 30 foot open water dive (I'm PADI certified) I was told that only one instructor goes with the kids - no other adults. It turns out that the instructor is the pilot as well, and no one stays surface side. He told me that he is the only adult for 6 to 8 kids, and no-one else can go along.
Needless to say, we're not sending our son there for instruction.
My question is whether this practice is even legal. If not, I may file a complaint with the state. Of course, getting anyone to answer a phone at a state government office is unheard of, so I thought I'd start here first.
Thanks,