Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
A question, though: I felt my SSI instruction was very thorough, but I wonder if there is a consensus as to which of the organizations is the best? Or is it too dependant on the individual instructor?

That is a debate that has been going on for a long time. It seems as though everyone has an opinion on this subject. I personally like NAUI. My wife is SSI certified. I really like the NAUI better, but bottom line is that we are both diving and doing safely. So I say, use whatever works for you. Individual instructors are a much more important part of the equation. A truly great instructor will not only teach you what you need to know, but will inspire you to continue learning about scuba.

I know the water there in Cali. is cold, but there is some great diving to be had right there.