What Next After Your OWD Certification?
Do not stop after OWD. Plan your dive journey from experience building to advanced courses.
1. Dive Often
The first 10 dives after certification are most critical. Do not let too much time pass.
2. Practice Buoyancy
This is the biggest skill gap after OWD. Master it.
3. Log Every Dive
Record weights, wetsuit thickness, water temperature. Build your reference data.
4. Consider AOWD
After 10-20 dives, advance to 30m.
5. Try Different Environments
Different sites, temperatures, boat/shore/night. Broaden your experience.
6. Buy Your Own Gear
Mask + computer first. Then fins and wetsuit.