Boat Diver
Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently.
The Fun Part
Diving from a boat is fun, especially when you are at ease when maneuvering around on it. Boat diving also allows you to access sites that you may not have been able to reach from shore.
Learn the tips, tricks and ways to:
♦Dive from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards
♦How they differ from place to place
♦Gain experience and training from diving on boats in your local area
♦Safely enter and exit the water
♦Sometimes it’s better to hand your gear up to the crew and then climb in the boat
♦Sometimes you just take off your fins and weights and walk up the ladder
♦Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas
♦Use surface lines to initiate or conclude your dives
♦Locate basic boat safety equipment
♦How they differ from place to place
♦Gain experience and training from diving on boats in your local area
♦Safely enter and exit the water
♦Sometimes it’s better to hand your gear up to the crew and then climb in the boat
♦Sometimes you just take off your fins and weights and walk up the ladder
♦Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas
♦Use surface lines to initiate or conclude your dives
♦Locate basic boat safety equipment
Required Gear
In addition to your normal SCUBA gear, a “safety sausage” or surface safety marker buoy (SSMB) is highly encouraged. Additionally, while not required, a GPS rescue radio is also strongly recommended.