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Why PADI Wreck Diver?
The lure of exploring sunken vessels,
airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't
resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces
you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills
and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Adventure Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
Information contained in your wreck diver
program includes:
- The planning, organization, procedures,
techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
- The preparation and use of lights,
air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines
and reels
- Limited-visibility diving techniques
and emergency procedures
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 24
- Minimum Open Water Training: four
dives over two days
What will I need?
- Wreck-Pak, which includes manual, video
and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Wreck Adventure Dive may count
towards this Specialty certification at instructor discretion.
This Specialty certification also counts as one of five
Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba
Diver certification.
To explore hidden treasures stop by your local PADI
Dive Center or Resort to sign up for your
Wreck Diver Specialty course.
* Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within
the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from the
surface, vertical and horizontal distance included.
If the wreck used for training is located in deep water
(over 18 metres/60 feet), the Deep Diver rating is recommended
as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program
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