PADI Certifications
Every certification is personal — taught by a PADI IDC Staff Instructor who believes the journey matters as much as the card.
Your Instructor. Your Journey. Your Pace.
Every course at BluWave Divers is taught personally by Chad Hanjora, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor with PADI professional-level training and instruction. Chad has trained hundreds of divers and hundreds of instructors. When you learn with him, you're learning from someone who doesn't just meet the standard — he sets it.
We operate our own pool, so your confined water training happens on our terms — not on a crowded schedule at a public facility. Small groups. No rushing. Just you, the water, and a coach who genuinely cares about getting it right.
Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or preparing to teach others, we craft the journey with you — not just for you. From experience dives to Open Water, Advanced Open Water and beyond, every step is intentional, every skill is mastered, and every dive is unforgettable.
Every Level. One Instructor.
From your first breath to your instructor card — Chad is with you the entire way
Discover Scuba
No experience neededYour first breath underwater. We start in our pool, build your confidence, and let you experience the magic of scuba in a safe, controlled environment. No commitment required — just curiosity.
Open Water Diver
Max depth: 18m / 60ftYour passport to the underwater world. Classroom sessions, pool training, and four open water dives with Chad personally guiding you through every skill. This is where lifelong divers are made.
Refresher — Open Water
Already certified? Brush up.Been away from diving? This one-day refresher gets certified Open Water divers back up to speed — pool skills review, dive theory recap, and an open water dive to rebuild your confidence.
Advanced Open Water
Max depth: 30m / 100ftDeep diving, underwater navigation, night diving, and more. Five adventure dives tailored to your interests — whether that's wreck penetration, drift diving, or underwater photography.
Rescue Diver
Emergency preparednessThe course that changes how you dive. Learn to manage emergencies, perform rescues, and stay calm when it matters most. Chad considers this the most important certification a diver can earn.
Divemaster
First professional levelCross the line from recreational diver to dive professional. Lead certified divers, assist instructors, and develop the leadership skills that define a true underwater ambassador.
Instructor Development
IDC — Train the trainersLearn to teach from a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Chad has trained hundreds of instructors. If you want to pass on the passion, this is where it starts.
Why Train With BluWave
PADI Professional Training
Led by a PADI IDC Staff Instructor who trains the instructors who train divers. Our commitment to training excellence, safety standards, and customer experience is at the core of everything we do.
Our Own Pool
No crowded community pools, no shared lanes. Your confined water training happens at our facility, on our schedule, with the attention you deserve.
Small Groups, Big Attention
We keep class sizes small because real learning happens when your instructor knows your name, your strengths, and where you need more practice.
A Journey, Not a Transaction
We don't hand you a card and send you on your way. From your first pool session to your hundredth ocean dive, BluWave is with you. We'll craft the perfect path — from experience dives to advanced certifications and beyond.
“Chad didn't just teach us to dive — he made us fall in love with it. From the first pool session to our open water dives, every moment was exciting, safe, and genuinely fun. We walked in nervous and walked out planning our next trip. He made it unforgettable.”
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Whether it's your first breath underwater or your path to becoming an instructor — tell Orca what you're looking for and we'll coordinate everything with Chad.