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The SDI Dry Suit Diver Course will open up a whole new world of diving to you. Many of the diving environments around the world are better experienced in a dry suit. Why? These areas have an abundance of marine life waiting to be seen and photographed – they just happen to be a little colder! Dry suits are also used in tropical water during the cooler months. This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills to properly use a dry suit. It will discuss the types of dry suits, accessories, maintenance and how to make basic repairs.
The SDI Dry Suit Diver Course will open up a whole new world of diving to you.
Many of the diving environments around the world are better experienced in a dry suit.
Why? These areas have an abundance of marine life waiting to be seen and photographed – they just happen to be a little colder!
Dry suits are also used in tropical water during the cooler months.
This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills to properly use a dry suit.
It will discuss the types of dry suits, accessories, maintenance and how to make basic repairs.
Who this course is for:
The certified diver looking for advanced training in dry suit equipment, selection and diving techniques. This diver can extend their diving season, spend more time diving in cooler environments and/or enjoy enhancing their dive experience by staying warm and cozy in a dry suit.
The SDI Dry Suit Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
The required skills you will have to demonstrate include all of the following and more:
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in dry suit diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
*Note: Divers under the age of 18 must participate in underwater navigation diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
The SDI Dry Suit Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to complete the SDI Advanced Diver Development program or SDI Master Scuba Diver Development program.
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