Sports Diver

Once qualified as an sports diver, you can participate in dives where the depth does not exceed 35m. This can include undertaking mandatory decompression stops.

The training program consists of three sections: lectures, pool work and open-water dives.

Lectures

Introduction to sports diver training
Diver rescue
Equipment and techniques
Deeper diving
Air planning and systems
Going diving
Assistant dive marshall (dry practical)

Pool Work

The only formal lesson covers rescue skills. However it is recommended to practice with the new equipment introduced in the course.

Open-water dives

Five open water dives under instruction must be logged (min 120 minutes).

More Information

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Training