Boat Diver

To enroll, you need to:

• Be a PADI (Jr.) Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
• Be at least 10 years old
• Fill up our PADI Medical Questionnaire. This form is to find out if you should be examined by your doctor before participating in recreational diver training. If any of the items in the Medical Questionnaire apply to you, you must consult a physician prior to participating in scuba diving.

The course consists of a knowledge development session and 2 open water dives over 1 day. You will learn:

• Dive from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards :
  •     how they differ from place to place
  •     gain experience and training from diving on boats in your local area
•     Safely enter and exit the water :
  •     sometimes it’s better to hand your gear up to the crew and then climb in the boat
  •     sometimes you just take off your fins and weights and walk up the ladder
•     Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas
•     Use surface lines to initiate or conclude your dives.
•     Locate basic boat safety equipment

PADI’s Boat Diver Manual

• Basic scuba gear

For comfort and hygiene reasons, many people prefer to use their own equipment. If you would like the peace-of-mind and comfort of your own gear, we can help. You may want to invest in your own mask, snorkel and fins since these personal items are a lot more fun to use when they fit properly. Also for $7 usd additional, you can get a brand new mouthpiece for the regulators you’ll use during the course, and you take it back home. Something you might want to think about…