PADI Self Reliant (Solo) Diver

Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations.

With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experience diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you’ll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

Prerequisites:

• You need to be anAdvanced Open Water Diver.
• At least 18 years old.
• 100 logged dives.

You’ll also complete a skills assessment with your Self-Reliant Diver Instructor before diving into the course.

Learning how to compensate for situations you would normally handle with a buddy is the focus of the Self-Reliant Diver course. This includes proper dive planning using air consumption rate calculations, life support system redundancy, and independent management of dive emergencies.

During three self-reliant training dives, you’ll practice:

– Performing an air consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation.
– Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations.
– Swimming without a mask.
– Navigating to various points, including your exit.
– Using a DSMB.

Scuba Gear You Must Have:

• 2 Dive Computers
• Alternate Airsource (Pony Bottle)
• 2 Cutting Devices
• Dive Slate
• DSMB

Students are responsible for their own Scuba Gear. Alternate Air Source rentals are available if needed.

What is included:

– Knowledge Review With Your Instructor
– Three Training Dives
– Certification Processing Fee
– Your Certification eCard
– Lots of Fun