PADI Search & Recovery Diver Course

The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course is designed for those who are intrigued by the challenge of searching for and recovering objects that have been lost underwater. Whether items have been accidentally dropped from docks, boats, or during dives, this course provides you with the skills and techniques to effectively retrieve them.

Who Can Enroll?

• Minimum Age: 12 years old.
• Certification Requirements: PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Divers, or PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers with a PADI Underwater Navigator certification.

Why Take This Course?

• Practical Skills: Learn the effective methods to search for and recover both small and large objects underwater.
• Challenge and Fun: Experience the challenging yet enjoyable aspect of search and recovery diving.
• Skill Enhancement: Expand your diving skills beyond recreational diving with practical and useful techniques.

What You’ll Learn

1. Planning and Preparation

   • Gathering Information: Learn the importance of collecting details and resources about the lost item.
   • Search Planning: Understand how to plan a search operation based on the information about the lost object.

2. Underwater Search Techniques

   • Search Patterns: Practice swimming search patterns using a compass and natural navigation skills.
   • Object Location: Develop skills in locating large and small objects using various search patterns.

3. Recovery Methods

   • Lift Bag Usage: Learn to use a lift bag for large or heavy objects.
   • Alternative Recovery Techniques: Explore other methods suitable for recovering different types of items.

4. Practical Application

   • The course includes four scuba dives, providing hands-on experience in applying these search and recovery techniques.

Course Highlights

• Versatile Skill Set: The skills learned in this course are useful not just for diving but also in a variety of real-world scenarios where retrieval of lost items is required.
• Enhanced Navigation Skills: Improve your underwater navigation capabilities, an essential skill for any diver.
• Problem-Solving Experience: Gain experience in solving practical problems in a unique underwater environment.

Embark on a Search and Recovery Adventure

The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course opens up a new dimension of diving, combining adventure with practical skills that are both challenging and rewarding. This course is ideal for divers who love the thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of successfully recovering lost items.