BOCA RATON SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Advance to 100 Feet: A Three‑Day Advanced Scuba Certification in Boca Raton
A concise field guide to the Force‑E Advanced Certification — a 3‑day course of classroom study and open‑water training that teaches deeper diving, planning, and specialty skills.
Advance to 100 Feet: A Three‑Day Advanced Scuba Certification in Boca Raton.
The Force‑E Advanced Certification in Boca Raton is a focused, three‑day progression for certified open‑water divers who want to learn specialty skills, shore or boat procedures, dive planning and safety techniques and to qualify to dive to a maximum depth of 100 feet — delivered through classroom sessions and open‑water training under the supervision of certified dive professionals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Earn the right to go deeper — up to 100 feet
This advanced certification authorizes certified divers to plan and execute dives to a 100‑foot maximum, expanding the range of reefs and sites you can safely visit with the training provided.
Classroom fundamentals and specialty open‑water skills
Expect a classroom review of scuba equipment and required skills followed by training dives that emphasize dive planning, specialty skills and safety procedures, maximizing skill time with an instructor.
Weekend‑style, three‑day group courses with options
Courses run over three consecutive days (Friday through Sunday) in a group format of two or more students, with monthly weekend offerings and private courses available for an additional cost.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
The course is an intensive weekend: classroom time to refresh and expand your knowledge of equipment and safety, followed by open‑water training dives where you apply dive planning and specialty techniques under instructor supervision — all scheduled so students complete the full program across three consecutive days.
THE DEPTH
Earn the right to go deeper — up to 100 feet
This advanced certification authorizes certified divers to plan and execute dives to a 100‑foot maximum, expanding the range of reefs and sites you can safely visit with the training provided.
THE CURRICULUM
Classroom fundamentals and specialty open‑water skills
Expect a classroom review of scuba equipment and required skills followed by training dives that emphasize dive planning, specialty skills and safety procedures, maximizing skill time with an instructor.
THE FORMAT
Weekend‑style, three‑day group courses with options
Courses run over three consecutive days (Friday through Sunday) in a group format of two or more students, with monthly weekend offerings and private courses available for an additional cost.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course is a three‑day program (Friday through Sunday); on selected dates your dive professional will send a detailed meeting time and location and what to bring.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and personal items; you must provide personal mask, snorkel, fins, surface signal marker with finger spool, cutting tool, gloves, writing slate and two dive lights — rentals include BCD, regulator, dive computer, tanks and weights.
Each student is responsible for their own transportation and for transporting any personal scuba equipment to and from the pool or training sites.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the age and certification prerequisites?
Students must be 15 years or older and hold an Open Water certification from any agency; a completed medical questionnaire is required and physician clearance may be necessary if you answer 'yes' to any medical questions.
How long is the course and when does it run?
The course is a three‑day program scheduled across Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Force‑E runs a weekend course each month at multiple locations and students must complete all days of training.
Are rental scuba items provided?
Yes — rental scuba gear provided includes BCD, regulator, dive computer, tanks and weights; students must bring required personal items such as mask, snorkel, fins and two dive lights.
Do I need to complete any online work before arriving?
Students are encouraged to complete the Advanced digital academics before the in‑person course to maximize time with the instructor; note that there are no refunds on digital kits once assigned.
How will I know where to meet and what the daily plan is?
After purchase your dive professional will email your next steps and, on your selected course dates, will send a schedule including where to meet and what to bring.
Can I take a private course instead of the group weekend?
Yes — private courses are available for an additional cost; contact the store to arrange private instruction and specific dates.