Boat Diving Course

Course Description:

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of them cannot be reached from shore. This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely dive from a boat, allowing you to get the most from your underwater opportunities. You will earn the SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Prerequisites

• At least 10 years of age
• Open Water Diver certification or higher

Dive Medical:

A dive medical may be required if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

Those with an at risk medical condition; or are over 45 years of age; or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females.

If you fall into one or more of these categories you will need to obtain a diving medical (AS4005.1) The cost is roughly $100AUD and takes about 45 minutes to complete with a registered diving doctor.

If you are unsure please refer to our SSI Medical Waiver prior to booking.

Inclusions:

• Cost includes BC, regs, tanks, weights, wetsuit
• SSI training materials and fees
• Boat dives

Course Schedule:

This one day course will begin with academic session plus 2 boat dives.