PADI Search and Recovery Diver
If you've ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it,
then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you.
If you've ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it,
then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you.
Course Costs
$209 — Class & Dives
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Forms
As with all things, of course there is paperwork to be completed before your course can start. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course. Both forms, the Medical and the form appropriate to your course, must be completed prior to the start of any course.
PADI Search and Recovery Diver
It happens: People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats or even while scuba diving. If you've ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you. There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. And there are good and better methods to bring up small, large or just awkward items. Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun.
What do I need to start?
PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old can enroll in the Search and Recover Diver course. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers with a PADI Underwater Navigator certification also qualify.
What will I do?
Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn. During four scuba dives You'll practice:
- Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
- Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
- Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
- Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
What scuba gear will I need?
Besides your basic scuba equipment, You'll need a compass and underwater slate.