Wreck Diver

Whether sunk intentionally or tragically, there is a world of filled with ships, planes and automobiles calling for divers to explore them. Through the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course, you get the skills, knowledge and procedures you need to answer that call.

What you will learn:

• Reasons why people wreck dive, the origin of shipwreck laws, important information about artifact removal and the implementation of laws that govern artifacts of historical interest.
• Common problems and hazards of wreck diving and the planning, organization, procedures, and techniques for fun and safe wreck diving.
• Researching the ship’s past and mapping shipwrecks for planning future wreck dives and wreck penetration.
• Wreck penetration equipment, limits, limited-visibility diving techniques and wreck penetration emergency procedures.

Prerequisites:

• Must be a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Must be at least 15 years old

Required Materials:

• PADI Wreck Diver Manual
• Access to support equipment as necessary, including but not limited to: dive light, Nav-Finder™ or slate, and line and reel.

Course Fee: $85.00

Number of dives: Four open water training dives over two days*

* This is a PADI training standard.