Deep 40

The RAID Deep 40 Course is an advanced specialty designed for divers who want to safely explore the deeper parts of the underwater world. With this course, you will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to dive to depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), where exciting dive sites like wrecks, reefs, and deep-sea ecosystems await. The RAID Deep 40 course emphasizes safe dive planning, managing nitrogen narcosis, gas consumption, and understanding the physiological effects of deep dives.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisite:

  • RAID Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

  • Minimum Age: 15 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development: Study the theory behind deep diving, including the effects of depth on the human body, dive planning, and gas management. Learn about nitrogen narcosis, decompression theory, and the best practices for staying safe while diving at deeper depths. You will do this using RAID’s engaging e-learning platform, which you can complete at your own pace.

  • Confined Water Training: Gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment, refreshing your buoyancy control, equipment setup, and emergency procedures tailored to deep diving.

  • Open Water Dives: Complete at least four open water dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters (130 feet), putting your newly learned skills into practice in real dive environments.

Course Highlights:

• Safely plan and execute deep dives to depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet).

• Learn how to manage nitrogen narcosis and understand its effects on your decision-making at depth.

• Develop skills for gas management and using dive tables or dive computers in deep diving conditions.

• Practice emergency procedures, buoyancy control, and equipment handling in deeper environments.

• Explore exciting dive sites, such as deep wrecks and reefs, with an instructor by your side.

Certification Benefits:

Upon successful completion, you will earn the RAID Deep 40 certification, which:

• Qualifies you to dive to depths of 40 meters (130 feet) with a buddy.

• Enhances your dive planning, gas management, and emergency response skills.

• Opens the door to a variety of advanced diving specialties, such as wreck diving, cave diving, and technical diving.

• Boosts your confidence and competence for diving in deeper, more challenging environments.

Why Choose This Course?

The RAID Deep 40 Course is perfect for divers who are looking to take their diving to the next level by safely exploring deeper and more exciting dive sites. By mastering deep diving techniques and understanding the physiological impacts of depth, you’ll gain the skills to dive confidently and comfortably to 40 meters (130 feet).

Ready to explore the deep? Sign up for the RAID Deep 40 Course and unlock the full potential of your diving adventure!