SMB Diver

SMB Diver Specialty

The correct deployment and use of Surface Marker Buoys and Delayed Surface Marker Buoys is crucial to diving safely in the sea both in the UK and abroad.

SMBs/DSMBs serve a number of purposes – a useful reference point for a safe ascent/safety stop; a clear signal to boats in the area that divers are ascending and to keep clear; a signalling device to your boat/skipper to show where you are and assist in an easy pick up; a key reference point for drift dives and a visual aid if lost on the surface.

For our UK and foreign dive trips we require that at least each buddy pair (preferably each diver) carries a delayed SMB and should be able to use this safely. Many dive centres abroad are also making their use mandatory – this is for your safety.

As detailed above it is clear that delayed SMBs are a very important piece of safety equipment but only if used correctly. This new speciality gives divers the opportunity to learn and practise the correct use of SMBs and Delayed SMBs in the controlled environment of Capernwray under the supervision of an Instructor.

Not only is this a great course, but as a PADI Specialty, it also counts towards your Master Scuba Diver rating.

Please Note: This course can also be completed during a New Horizons Trip, please ask for details.

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR COURSE:

SMBs and Delayed SMBs
Certification

MATERIALS YOU SHOULD BRING:

Full SCUBA gear (available for hire at half normal price)
Your own logbook

PRE-REQUISITES:

Minimum Age: 12 years
Minimum Certification: PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water Diver

SCHEDULE, COSTS & ENROLMENT:

Please see Specialty Dates

Delayed SMB Pool Training

This session gives divers the opportunity to learn the correct use of delayed SMBs in the safe confines of a swimming pool. Having spent an evening practising deploying and using a delayed SMB you will be much more confident when required to use one on your next dive trip.

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR SESSION: