PADI Wreck Diver
Explore the mysteries of the past! Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes & even automobiles nearly irresistible because they’re intriguing to explore, exciting avenues of discovery and usually teeming with aquatic life.
The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained, experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door likely caused the vessel’s demise.
Course Prerequisites
• PADI Adventure Diver, PADI Junior Adventure Diver or equivalent
• Minimum age 15
What You Will Learn
The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding, responsible wreck diving. You will learn ...
• Techniques for diving & exploring shipwrecks
• How to avoid common hazards
• How to research and learn the background of your favorite wrecks
• Wreck diving equipment considerations
• Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks
• Gain experience in planning, organizing and making wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Wreck Diver Instructor
Performance Requirements
PADI Wreck Diver specialty course certification training is typically conducted from a dive boat or the dive site. To achieve certification, you will need to:
• Read the PADI Wreck Diver manual, watch the PADI Wreck Diver video and complete the Wreck Diver Knowledge Review included in your manual.
• Complete (4) Wreck Diver training dives with a PADI Wreck Diver Instructor.
Course Format
PADI Wreck Diver specialty courses are typically conducted at local wreck diving sites. Your four Wreck Diver specialty training dives can be completed in two days.
Course Schedule & Cost
PADI Wreck Diver specialty courses are conducted through the dive stores that I work with, including VIP Diving. Please check their websites for the most current PADI Wreck Diver training schedule and course costs.
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