UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR
The PADI Underwater Navigator course is designed to introduce you to underwater navigation using natural navigational methods and navigation with the aid of a compass.
PREREQUISITES:
- Participants must be 10 years of age or older
- PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water certification or equivalent
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Home study viewing of PADI video and navigation manual.
- 4 open water dives or 3 open water dives if student is PADI Advanced Open Water certified.
- Reviews and briefing at open water dive site.
- Simple and complex navigational courses, patterns using natural and compass methods.
- Proper use of a compass.
- Timing navigational patterns using air consumption, time, and kick cycles.
OPEN WATER DIVING:
Four open water dives with a certified PADI instructor are required to complete the PADI Underwater Navigator course.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
- Underwater Navigation Crew-Pak with manual & dvd - $87.20
- PADI certification processing fee - $45.80
COURSE FEE: $100.00
INCLUDED:
- Four open water dives with a certified PADI instructor
- Tanks, wetsuit, weights and weight belts for open water dives
- 10% discount on all diving equipment purchased during your term as a student
NOT INCLUDED:
- BCD, regulator, computer, etc. for the open water dives (but may be rented)
- Transportation, meals and accommodations for the open water dives
- Entry fees for open water dive locations
UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR DIVER COURSE DATES:
**No classroom or pool sessions required**
2020 UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR OPEN WATER DIVE DATES:
| January 11th & 12th | Homestead Crater, UT | July 11th & 12th | Aurora Reservoir |
| February 8th & 9th | Homestead Crater, UT | July 25th & 26th | Aurora Reservoir |
| March 7th & 8th | Homestead Crater, UT | August 8th & 9th | Aurora Reservoir |
| April 4th & 5th | Homestead Crater, UT | August 22nd & 23rd | Aurora Reservoir |
| May 2nd & 3rd | Homestead Crater, UT | September 12th & 13th | Aurora Reservoir |
| May 24th & 25th (Sun/Mon) | Homestead Crater, UT | October 10th & 11th | Homestead Crater, UT |
| June 13th & 14th | Homestead Crater, UT | November 14th & 15th | Homestead Crater, UT |
| June 27th & 28th | Aurora Reservoir | December 12th & 13th | Homestead Crater, UT |
It is very easy to become disoriented and misdirected underneath the surface due to a lack of the directional landmarks we are accustom to on land. The PADI Underwater Navigator course will help eliminate those long surface swims back to your exit point and teach you skills you’ll use on every dive. Come join us, it’s educational and a lot of fun!