Search and Recovery Course

Dropped it overboard? Lost it on a dive? This is how you get it back.

Search patterns, specialised dive plans, underwater communication, and how to recover small to medium-sized objects using gear like lift bags — this course teaches you to find and safely bring up what's been lost underwater. You'll earn the SSI Search and Recovery Specialty certification on completion.

What's included

• BCD, regulator, tank and weights hire

• All SSI training materials and fees

• 1 pool session

• 2 ocean dives

Mandatory personal gear: you'll need your own SMB, reel, torch and compass for this course. Mask, snorkel, fins, gloves and boots are also on you, same as our other courses. Buy what you need through the Extras tab during booking, or in person on Day 1 — professionally fitted by our Dive Crew, with a face-to-face contact for any warranty or return issues.

How the course runs

6 hours (approx.), 1 pool session plus 2 ocean dives.

This course needs a minimum of 4 students to commence.

Start times can vary.

Who can do this course

• Minimum age 12

• Must already hold an Open Water Diver certification or higher

A dive medical check may be required if you:

• Struggle to perform moderate exercise — for example, walk 1.6km (one mile) in 14 minutes, or swim 200m without resting — or have been unable to take part in normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months, or

• Have had surgery within the last 12 months, or have ongoing problems related to past surgery, or

• Are taking prescription medications (except birth control, or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam)

If you fall into one of these categories, we can email you the Medical Questionnaire so you can review it before booking and have it signed by a physician before your course date.