PADI Underwater Navigator Course

The PADI Underwater Navigator course is designed to enhance your navigation skills and boost your confidence in underwater orientation. This course is perfect for divers who enjoy the thrill of exploring and want the challenge of navigating with precision. It’s not just about getting from point A to point B; it’s about the journey and the skills you develop along the way.

Who Can Join?

• Open to PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers.
• Minimum Age Requirement: 10 years old.

Why Take the Underwater Navigator Course?

• Skill Refinement: Sharpen your observation skills and learn to use a compass more effectively underwater.
• Challenge and Reward: Enjoy the satisfaction that comes with successfully navigating underwater.
• Dive Planning and Execution: Enhance your ability to plan and execute dives with better navigation techniques.

What You Will Learn

• Navigation Tools: Gain proficiency in using both natural clues and a compass for underwater navigation.
• Distance Estimation: Learn methods to estimate distance underwater.
• Compass Skills: Practice compass navigation with at least five turns.
• Submerged Object Location: Develop the skill of marking or relocating a submerged object or position from the surface.
• Map Making: Understand the basics of underwater map making.

Practical Dive Experiences

• Complete three scuba dives focused on developing and practicing navigation skills.
• Apply the techniques learned in a practical and fun way, enhancing your overall diving experience.

Course Benefits

• Enhanced Exploration: Navigate dive sites with greater ease and confidence.
• Improved Dive Safety: Better navigation skills contribute to safer diving practices.
• Personal Achievement: Overcoming navigation challenges is rewarding and contributes to a sense of achievement in your diving adventures.

Explore with Confidence

The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will transform how you view and interact with the underwater environment. It equips you with the essential skills to navigate dives effectively, making every dive an opportunity to hone your newfound abilities.