Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life.
Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed.
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.
If you are at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course.
There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance. Your training starts by reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks. During four dives you will learn:
• Safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks
• Surveying and mapping a wreck
• Using penetration lines and reels to guide exploration
• Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants
You may be able to get college credit for the Wreck Diver course. Ask your instructor. Also, the first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Ask your instructor about earning credit.
You will need your basic scuba equipment, plus a dive light to see into the wreck, a slate and underwater compass for mapping and navigation, and a line and reel for practicing wreck penetration. We can discuss other gear appropriate for wreck diving in your area, when we meet.
Check with me about the gear you will use during this course, and get advice about everything you need in order to dive into your new adventure.
To talk with our PADI Course Director, click below or contact Michael Casey by calling (267) 257-9782.
ContactContact me directly to enroll in the course and get a PADI Underwater Navigator manual. By studying before class, you will be better prepared to start practicing your navigational skills when we meet for your in water components.
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