Navigation Speciality

The SSI Navigation Course equips you with the essential skills to confidently navigate underwater, ensuring you never lose your way during a dive. Whether you’re exploring unfamiliar sites, searching for specific features, or returning to your exit point with ease, this course will enhance your confidence and efficiency as a diver. You’ll master the use of natural navigation, compass techniques, and advanced dive planning strategies, making every dive safer and more enjoyable.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisite:

  • SSI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

  • Minimum Age: 10 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development: Learn the principles of underwater navigation, including natural navigation techniques, compass use, and how to interpret underwater landmarks and topography.

  • Confined Water Practice: Hone your navigation skills in a controlled environment, practicing straight-line navigation, reciprocal headings, and navigating patterns.

  • Open Water Dives: Complete at least two open water training dives, applying your navigation skills in real dive conditions. Practice returning to a designated point, navigating a specific route, and using tools like dive slates and compasses effectively.

Course Highlights:

• Master the use of a compass and natural navigation techniques to stay oriented underwater.

• Practice advanced navigation skills, such as triangular and square patterns, in real dive scenarios.

• Learn how to combine navigation tools with natural underwater features to locate specific dive sites or return to your entry point.

• Gain confidence in your ability to plan and execute dives without relying on others for navigation.

• Reduce stress and improve safety by knowing how to navigate accurately in low visibility or challenging environments.

Certification Benefits:

Upon successful completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation certification, which:

• Enhances your ability to safely navigate dive sites, reducing the risk of getting lost.

• Prepares you for advanced certifications and specialties requiring strong navigation skills.

• Boosts your confidence as a self-reliant diver capable of planning and executing your own dive routes.

Why Choose This Course?

The SSI Navigation Course is ideal for divers of all levels who want to improve their underwater orientation skills. Whether you’re diving at a local reef, exploring a new dive site, or preparing for advanced certifications, the ability to navigate accurately is a game-changer for your diving adventures.

Ready to master the art of underwater navigation? Sign up for the SSI Navigation Course today and never lose your way!