Search and Recovery Diver



The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course is designed to introduce you to the skill, techniques and equipment required to safely search, find and recover lost objects under the surface.

COST: $100.00

Prerequisite:

  • 15 years of age or older.
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
Course Structure:
  • 1 classroom session approximately 4 hours in length (scheduled as needed)
  • 4 open water dives or 3 open water dives if student has completed the Search and Recovery dive during his/her Advanced Open Water certification.
Classroom:

You will learn the following:
  • The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of search and recovery diving.
  • Proper techniques and safety considerations for object location, including the use of various search patterns, lines and reels.
  • Proper techniques and safety considerations for recovery of objects using various lifting techniques.
Open Water Diving:

Four open water dives with a certified PADI instructor are required to complete the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course. Open waters are available at the Blue Hole or locally at the Aurora reservoir - see schedule.

Included:

  • 1 classroom session approximately 4 hours in length (scheduled as needed)
  • Four open water dives with a certified PADI instructor.
  • Tanks, weights and weight belts for the open water dives.
  • 10% discount on all diving equipment purchased during your term as a student (course materials, sale items and equipment rentals excluded).
Not Included:
  • Diving gear for the open water dives - BCD, regulator, wet suit, etc... but may be rented during the course.
  • Transportation, meals, and accommodations for the open water dives.
  • PADI "Adventures in Diving" Advanced Open Water Student kit ($59.95)
  • Compass.
  • PADI certification fee to process your C-Card ($30.00) plus one passport quality photo taken at the completion of the course.
If you have ever lost an object in the water it can be a very difficult and frustrating experience trying to find it. If it is a large object, i.e.. outboard motor, it can also be very hazardous bringing it to the surface. The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course will take the frustration out of locating and bringing these items to the surface and make you a more informed and competent diver.

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