PADI Boat/Drift Diver Courses

 

This combination program was designed specifically to be taught in conjunction with our annual trips to the Niagara River. It provides the opportunity to earn not one, but two popular PADI Specialty Diver ratings while enjoying a weekend of exciting diving.

• It’s no secret that, whether in the tropics or closer to home, the best diving takes place from boats. Diving from boats, however, is not the same as wading in from shore. There are procedures and techniques you will need to follow to not only make diving easier, safer and more enjoyable, but also to avoid looking like you have no clue what you are doing.

• To some, the notion of intentionally diving in strong currents sounds like a lot of work (and more than a little bit scary). In reality, drift diving is some of the easiest diving imaginable — and it is certainly among the most exciting.

This program is designed to help you develop both these valuable skills — while having a great time in the process.

 

Who Can Learn? Students must possess a minimum of PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) and be able to answer No to all questions on the PADI/RSTC Medical History form, or secure a physician’s approval for diving prior to the start of the course. .

 

What is Involved? This course involves self study, followed by one evening of class work, during which you will review the homework and discuss upcoming dives and skills. You will complete the four required dives simply by going on one of our Niagara River trips.

 

Where Can You Learn? Classroom sessions take place at Just Add Water. Open-water training dives (obviously) take place in the Niagara River.

 

When Do You Learn? Classroom sessions take place Thursday evenings, stating at 6:30. Available course dates include: Classroom Open Water Thu, Jul 31 Sat/Sun, Aug 2-3 Wed, Aug 20 Sat/Sun, Aug 23-24

 

How Much? These courses normally cost $70 each. This combined package is just $130/person, a savings of $20. Students are responsible for transportation, lodging, meals, dive site admission, and must supply the PADI Boat and Drift Diver Crew Packs, plus the items listed below.

 

Required Equipment: Students are also responsible for supplying the following: Pocket mask. Mask, snorkel, fins. Adequate exposure protection. One cylinder per dive, per day. Weight system, weights. Buoyancy Control Device (BCD). Regulator/alternate air source. Depth gauge/timer or computer. Audible surface signal. Surface signal (safety tube). Cutting tool. Slate. All of these items are available for purchase at Just Add Water; many may be available for rental as well.

 

Sign Up On Line Reserve your space now…before someone else does. It’s fast. It’s easy. More importantly, it will put you one step closer to the being the best diver you can. Get started now…

 

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