Search and Recovery
June 13 - June 14
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.
During four scuba dives, you’ll learn and practice how to:
- Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn.
- 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.
Here is how it works:
Complete the comprehensive elearning course at your own pace – online or offline. Time commitment: 4-6 hours
Search and Recovery Practical Training:
- Knowledge Review with your Instructor
- Four Search & Recovery Training Dives with one of our Instructors.
- PADI Certification Processing Fee
- Issuing your Search & Recover Diver Certification eCard
- Lots of Fun