Self Reliant Diver
Although most scuba dives are made with a buddy, an experienced diver may want or need to make dives without a partner. During the Self-Reliant Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear. During three scuba dives, you develop skills for self-reliance and independence, while becoming a stronger partner in a dive pair or team.
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Who this course is for:
The certified PADI Advanced/ Rescue Diver (or equivalent) who is interested in learning how to dive independent of a dive buddy, or looking to strengthen your buddy team diving skills.
Course prerequisites:
- Minimum age 21
- Certified PADI Advanced Diver
- Certified PADI Rescue Diver
- Provide proof of 100 logged dives
What you can expect to learn:
The PADI Self Reliant Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Why take the Self Reliant Diver course?
- History of buddy diving
- Pros and cons of buddy diving
- Legal liability assumed by buddy diving
- The Self Reliant Diver mentality
- Equipment for self reliant diving
- Planning and conducting a Self Reliant dive
- Navigation
- Management of self reliant diving emergencies
