Diver Propulsion Vehicle

Learn how to control and maneuver a DPV properly, as well as how to have fun! DPV’s
offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time since they scoot you through the water without kicking. These things are a blast to ride!

What you will learn:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of diving with an underwater propulsion vehicle.
• Equipment considerations including but not limited to battery care, maintenance and precautions.
• Proper procedures for: determining a turnaround point, vehicle failure, runaway motor, descents and ascents and avoiding propeller entanglements.
• Techniques to avoid harming fragile aquatic life.
• Techniques for entering and exiting the water with a DPV.

Prerequisites:

• Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver
• Must be at least 12 years old

Required Materials:

• PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Manual

Course Fee: $100.00

Number of dives: Two open water training dives