Wreck Diver

There's nothing quite like the thrill of diving a wreck for the first time. Whether deep or shallow, you may find sunken ships still in tact after over 100 years under the water, there may even be cargo on board! And wrecks don't have to be ships; in parts of the world, aircraft fusilage are waiting for exploration. Then there's the marvel of how marine life makes these foreign bodies their home. As a result, diving a wreck is an adventure in exploring humanity's loss and natures gain!

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course will introduce you to the techniques of wreck diving. There are materials (manual and video) to be studied which go through the specialist skills and knowledge involved including the laws on salvage and antiquity protection; wreck diving hazards and how to research into wrecks. The hazards and techniques of wreck penetration are also covered.

There are three dives to complete to practise your techiques (based on having elected to do a wreck dive as part of your advanced open water - please contact us for alternative arrangements if you did not complete a wreck dive as part of your advance open water).

• Discover wreck diving safely – recognise the hazards.
• Learn to research into shipwrecks to increase your understanding.
• Develop specialist skills such as those involved in wreck penetration.
• Find out about wreck conservation and good diving practices.

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 REQUIRED FOR COURSE:

• Specialty Diver Crew-Pak including DVD or video

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR COURSE:

• Teaching aids – Lines, reels etc
• Certification

MATERIALS YOU SHOULD BRING:

* Full SCUBA gear (available for hire at half normal price)
* Slate & pencil
* Your own logbook

DURATION:

You will complete three training dives over 1 day (based on having elected to do a wreck dive as part of your advanced open water - please contact us for alternative arrangements if you did not complete a wreck dive as part of your advance open water).

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Minimum Certification: Advanced Open Water (including wreck elective dive of AOW course)

SCHEDULE, COSTS & ENROLMENT:

Please see Specialty Dates