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Self Reliant Diver

About The Course

Diving with a buddy is amazing. You get to share so many wonderful experiences with them, but have you ever thought about diving alone? There are many reasons why you might want to dive alone, however with its rewards also come additional risks. The Self Reliant Diver specialty course will prepare you for just what to expect and how to deal with different diving situations on your own. With the skills you'll develop in this course, not only will you become a competent Self Reliant diver, but a better buddy too.

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Course Info

Tuition from $400
+ Materials & Equipment Rental
Minimum Age: 18
Open Water Dives: 3
  • To develop the skills of planning and carrying out dives without a partner when preferred or necessary.

  • To sharpen skills of diving self-reliance, making the diver a stronger partner in a dive pair or team.

 

  • Educate about
    • The value and application of the buddy system.

    • The philosophy of, and motivation for, diving without a partner.

    • Potential risks of diving alone, and how to manage those risks.

    • The value of equipment redundancy and what back-up equipment is needed.

    • Dive planning and gas management.

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