SCUBA DIVING COURSES - STAFFORDSHIRE & CHESHIRE

The Course

Diving from a boat is practically essential for divers to access the most incredible dives, here in the UK and abroad. Proper diving etiquette is critical, especially on the smallest of water craft and so the PADI Boat diver Specialty course aims to guide divers in the best ways to dive from different types of boats.

Students will learn the most effective entry and exit techniques from various boats, essential equipment that boats carry and where it could be located as well as general boating terminology.

Course Content

The course consists of a knowledge development session & 2 Open water dives which will cover:

• Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of boat diving
• Boat diving entries/exits and use of emergency/safety equipment
• Correct boat etiquette, personal conduct, basic dive boat terminology & local boat diving laws

Knowledge Development

Knowledge development is based on a self-study method, allowing you to study in your own time, at your own pace. Home study is backed up by an academic session with a PADI Instructor, to ensure full understanding of boat diving theory.

Open Water Dives

Students must complete 2 Open Water dives from a boat to certify as a PADI Boat Diver. During these dives you will choose appropriate entry/exit methods, locate safety equipment and identify specific parts of the boat.

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Course Prerequisites

Students must be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.

Minimum age is 12.

All students must fill in a PADI Medical Questionnaire prior to participation.

Course Duration

1 Theory session
2 Open water dives

Price

£100 (Plus Boat Fees)

What’s Included?

• Equipment hire
• Tuition
• PADI certification fee

What’s Not Included?

• Travel expenses and dive boat fees.

What Next?

Now that you have mastered boat diving, why not put these skills to good use during the PADI SMB Diver course. It is essential that when diving from a boat, other watercraft is aware of your location underwater especially during drift dives and ascents.

If you have completed 5 PADI Specialties & the PADI Rescue Diver course and have 50 logged dives you qualify to register as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, the highest non-professional diver rating within PADI.

Sub-mission also offers a Dive Club, where you can keep your dive skills up to date & make new buddies with people who share your passion for diving. Why not join the club on one of the many organised dive trips and social events.