a22shady
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I agree with Jim. While the Internet is great I feel you would be alot more confortable with everything your learning if you were inside a classroom with an instructor and other students.
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I might also suggest a discover scuba class before you would have taken the online course.
Cindy,
I have been diving since 1972. And a public safety rescue diver and working on my assistant dive instructor. I understand your fears and highly suggest that you get your training with an instructor in person not online. Take it slow and work through your fears. When I started I practiced mask clearing in the tub, I filled it with water and put it on and purged the water out repetedly until I was comfotable with it. Then I went to the pool and did it under the water. Get your money back and go to a in person trainer who will work with you and help you get over your fears at your pace. And if I can help in any way just contact me.
Blessings
DrakoWarkan