Discovery Diving Co.

SEARCH & RECOVERY COURSE

Prerequisite certification for enrollment is PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or to have an equivalent rating.

Minimum age for enrollment is 12.

The PADI Search and Recovery course is designed to acquaint the diver with the techniques and applications of search and recovery methods. 

Training consists of:

• Classroom Lectures will cover:
  1. Planning
  2. Procedures
  3. Techniques
  4. Problems and Hazards of Search and Recovery
  5. Organization
  6. Navigation
  7. Limited Visibility Diving
  8. Object Location
  9. Salvage Methods
• 4 Open Water Dives

Equipment Requirements:

• Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
• Dive Light – Primary
• Dive Light – Back up
• Compass
• Dive Knife
• Whistle
• Personal Marker Light
• Depth Gauge
• Dive Timer
• PADI Search and Recovery Manual

Before Class:

• Students should read and answer the questions in the PADI Search and Recovery manual before the first class meeting.

• Complete the Medical Form prior to first day of class.

Cost:  $240.00 includes one half day of boat dives.

Email for more information.
414 Orange Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
(p) 252- 728-2265
(f) 252- 728-2581

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