Wreck Diver Speciality

Unlock the mysteries of the deep and explore sunken treasures with the SDI Wreck Diver Course. This exciting program teaches you the skills and techniques necessary to safely dive around and partially penetrate shipwrecks, airplanes, and other underwater structures. Whether you’re drawn to history, marine life, or the thrill of adventure, this course equips you to navigate and enjoy wreck diving responsibly.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisites:

  • SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).

  • Minimum Age: 15 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development:

    • Learn about wreck diving history, safety protocols, and environmental considerations.

    • Study navigation techniques, dive planning, and gas management specific to wreck diving.

    • Understand how to assess wreck integrity, avoid hazards, and preserve the underwater environment.

  • Practical Training: This course can be done as a non-penetration course (2 dives), or a limited penetration course (3 dives). Limited penetration is defined as a swim through or within the ambient light of entry point. These dives will include:

    • Wreck Exploration Dives: Complete dives to practice safe wreck navigation, buoyancy control, and awareness techniques around structures.

    • Line Handling Skills: Learn how to deploy and follow guide lines when entering or exiting wrecks.

    • Overhead Environment Basics: Gain an introduction to diving within wreck interiors safely, including dealing with silt-outs and restricted spaces.

    • Emergency Procedures: Practice responding to potential issues such as entanglement, gas management, and exit strategies.

Course Highlights:

• Learn the principles of safe wreck diving, including how to assess and navigate underwater structures.

• Master the use of lines and reels to maintain orientation in overhead environments.

• Develop advanced buoyancy control to avoid disturbing silt and preserve the wreck site.

• Practice emergency protocols and improve your awareness for safe wreck penetration.

• Gain a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems and the history of the wrecks you explore.

Certification Benefits:

Upon successful completion, you will earn the SDI Wreck Diver certification, which:

• Qualifies you to dive safely around wrecks within your certification limits.

• Enhances your skills in navigation, buoyancy, and line management.

• Prepares you for advanced wreck diving or technical diving courses.

Why Choose This Course?

Wreck diving offers a unique blend of adventure, history, and marine exploration. The SDI Wreck Diver Course is your gateway to discovering fascinating underwater relics while ensuring safety and environmental awareness. Whether you’re exploring shallow wrecks or preparing for more technical challenges, this course provides the foundational skills you need.

Ready to embark on an underwater adventure through time? Enroll in the SDI Wreck Diver Course today and start exploring the treasures beneath the waves!