If you want to see
the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water
climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want
to be trained in proper techniques and this is where PADI Dry Suit Diver
Specialty course comes in.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or
qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
During your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll not only cover
the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into
confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've
mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying
that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques,
problems and buoyancy control.
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 24
- Minimum Open Water Training: as little as one day
What will I need?
- Dry Suit Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your
Adventures In Diving Dry Suit Adventure
Dive may be count toward the Specialty course at instructor discretion.
You may also count this Specialty certification toward one of the five
required Specialties for the
Master Scuba Diver Certification.