The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you have been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you have wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 12 years old, can enroll in the Night Diver specialty course.
Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 meters/130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.
Scuba diving at night teaches you to focus on what you can see in your light’s beam, on controlling your buoyancy by feel, on staying with your buddy and on paying attention to details you may overlook during the day. During three night dives, you will practice:
• Light handling and communication techniques
• Entering, exiting and navigating in the dark
• Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night
You may be able to get college credit for the Night Diver course. Ask your instructor. Also, the first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may earn credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Ask your instructor about earning credit.
Along with your basic scuba equipment, you will need a primary dive light and want to have a backup light, too.
When we meet to discuss your course we can determine other equipment options, such as wearing more exposure protection to stay comfortable after dark.
Contact me to learn more about the gear you will need to start your adventures as a Night Diver.
To talk with our PADI Course Director, click below or contact Michael Casey by calling (267) 257-9782.
ContactContact me to enroll in the course and get a PADI Night Diver Manual. By studying before class, you will be better prepared for the thrill of exploring the underwater world at night.
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