PADI Self Reliant Diver Specialty

The Course

All divers would benefit from this course, whether you want to dive on your own or not. In reality on most dives, at some point, divers unwittingly find themselves some distance away from their buddy so are effectively on their own. Other divers (including photographers) sometimes actively seek to be on their own. The purpose of the Self Reliant Diver specialty is to recognise and accept the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self reliance and independence during dives.

Course Outline

This course is an introduction to self-reliant diving that helps student divers develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to rely on themselves first, whether or not they are diving with a partner, including:
   • The value and application of the buddy system.
   • The philosophy of, and motivation for, diving without a partner.
   • Potential risks of diving alone, and how to manage those risks. 
   • The value of equipment redundancy and what back-up equipment is needed.
   • Dive planning and gas management.

During the course many skills will be learnt including: detailed dive planning; gas management calculations; independent air source management; DSMB deployment.

Course Duration/Schedules

You will need to complete a theory session at New Horizons Dive Centre with your instructor followed by one day of open water training either at Capernwray or Stoney Cove.

New Horizons is able to offer great flexibility with its courses so please contact us to discuss your requirements with schedules, locations or if you would prefer your own private instructor (small supplements may apply).

Price

£169

Includes

Instruction
Redundant/specialised equipment as required.
Air Fills
PADI Certification fees

Not Included

Own personal standard SCUBA equipment
Travel and entry fees (about £17 per day) to the open water site

Pre-Requisites

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
Minimum age of 18
Dives: Minimum 100 logged dives
Medical: You need to be in good health and reasonably fit, all students will need to fill in a PADI Medical Questionnaire
Plus you will need to successfully complete a skills assessment with your instructor