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Search &

Recovery Course

Learn the techniques and skills necessary to use effective search patterns

Course Objective:

If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it,  you will learn effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success.

Prerequisites: 

  • 12+ years old 

  • Must be a certified PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent

  • Complete the DIVER MEDICAL - Participant Questionnaire. Read the form carefully. If you are able to answer "YES" to any of the questions, a Physician must SIGN OFF and give APPROVAL for you to participate in diving activities.

diver using a lift bag

​What is Involved?​

  • Independent Study via PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course

  • (3 - 4) - Open Water Dives

  • Swim search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.

  • Locate large and small objects using various search patterns.

  • Use a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.

  • Plan a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.

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Required Course Materials:​

  • PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course

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Required Equipment:

  • ​ Basic scuba equipment

  •  Compass 

  • Underwater slate

  • All Equipment Is Supplied for No Additional Cost


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How Many Students In The Course?

We are Proud to Offer ​PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE COURSES. Our courses are smaller, allowing us to focus on your every need, as you become a certified PADI Search & Recovery Diver. We enroll an average of 3 students per instructor.  Many of our courses are PRIVATE, with 1 on 1 Instruction.


How Long Is The Course? 

This Course is completed in (3 - 4) dives over (2) days.
 

 

Cost:

Search & Recovery --- $400

If you have not completed the PADI Search & Recovery Adventure Dive, then this is the class for you.

​Includes: PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course, Rental Equipment, Tuition, & Certification Fee

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Search & Recovery --- $350

If you have completed the PADI Search & Recovery Adventure Dive, then this is the class for you.

​Includes: PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course, Rental Equipment, Tuition, & Certification Fee

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