Search and Recovery DiverIt happens: People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats or even while scuba diving. If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Speciality course is for you. There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. And there are good and better methods to bring up small, large or just awkward items. Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun.

What the course entails

Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn. During four scuba dives you’ll practice:

    • Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
    • Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
    • Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
    • Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
Get credit! The first dive of this PADI speciality course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification.

How to get started

Contact us and we will be pleased to discuss any aspect of the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course.
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