It happens: People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats, or even while scuba diving. If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is for you.

There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. And there are good and better methods to bring up small, large, or just awkward items. Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun.

Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn.

During four scuba dives you’ll practice:

 

• Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation;

• Locating large and small objects using various search patterns;

• Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods;

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

 

The course consists of:

– 2 knowledge developments

– 4 adventure dives

Duration: minimum 2 days

 

Prerequisites:  PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent certification;

or PADI Open Water Diver + PADI Navigator Specialty Diver.

Minimum age: 12 years old

 

Price: $300 USD

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Price includes: basic diving equipment hire, training dives, PADI manual, and certification fee,

boat fees and lunch on the boat