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:
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12+ years old
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Must be a certified PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent
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RSTC Medical Form signed by a Doctor if the diver has any medical conditions. Download the Medical Form Here
What is Involved?
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Independent Study via PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course
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(3 - 4) - Open Water Dives
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Swim search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
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Locate large and small objects using various search patterns.
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Use a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
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Plan a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
Required Course Materials:
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PADI Search & Recovery Diver eLearning Course
Required Equipment:
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Basic scuba equipment
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Compass
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Underwater slate
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All Equipment Is Supplied for No Additional Cost
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
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