# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Water Scuba Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Open Water Student Training Weekend Ready to complete the open water dive portion of your scuba certification? Use the link below to sign up for your Open Water Student Training Weekend: https://sinkorswimscuba.com/trips/student-training This signup is for the Open Water training weekend only and is intended for students completing the in-water portion of their certification. Students must be available for both Saturday and Sunday. If you have a scheduling conflict, please contact the shop before registering. The payment for this signup is for the Blue Stone Dive Resort entry fee only and is required to reserve your training weekend spot. Training Location Blue Stone Dive Resort 3179 Cunningham Rd Thomasville, NC 27360 Students should meet the instructor at 9:00 AM on Saturday in the lobby. You may temporarily pull up to the front door, get a cart from inside to load your gear, and then park in the main parking area. Instructors will meet students in the lobby. Before Training Weekend Please stop by Sink or Swim Scuba on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday prior to training to: Pick up any rental gear you need Complete your training folder and waivers if not already done Complete the Blue Stone Dive Resort waiver Pay your Blue Stone entry fee ($28.00 per day) Purchase any required personal gear such as mask, fins, snorkel, and booties if needed All SDI eLearning, final exam, and online waiver must be completed by Friday prior to your training weekend. If your medical questionnaire required physician approval, we must have that paperwork before you enter the water. What to Bring Please come prepared with: Mask (scrubbed and ready to use) Fins, snorkel, and boots Logbook and the SDI app downloaded on your phone Your own or rental BCD, regulators, wetsuit, and tanks Snacks, packed lunch, and plenty of water Towel and dry clothes to change into afterward Sunscreen and/or hat Swimsuit What to Expect When you arrive, the day begins with your swim test and confined water skills. Once those are completed successfully, you will begin your first Open Water dives with your instructor. Saturday may end around 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, depending on progress. Sunday begins again at 9:00 AM and may end as early as 12:00 PM or continue until around 4:00 PM. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting weekend of diving and training. Please let us know if you have any questions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gastonia/open-water-scuba-training/200030241482618 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Gastonia - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 4310K Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28056 - **lat**: 35.25584 - **long**: -81.10523 - **full address**: 4310K Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28056 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open Water Scuba Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a7cc0ac2c45356b3abd1a487b21d820387c707eaa3bdecee7535bda82c51eabc-rimg-w1122-h1402-dc080828-gmir?v=1787287759 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Water Scuba Training being held? - **A:** Open Water Scuba Training takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 4310K Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28056. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Water Scuba Training? - **A:** Open Water Scuba Training is organized by Sink or Swim Scuba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open Water Scuba Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gastonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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