Prerequisites
12 years of age
Minimum PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent rating from another training agency
Duration
Full Time: 2 Days
Part Time: 1 evening lecture and 1 weekend
Level
Advanced
There are effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success. a challenging & fun course!
What to Expect
We’ll guide you through each step, so you know exactly what’s coming and feel confident before getting in the water.
Plan the Search
Learn how to assess the situation, organise a search and select the most suitable search pattern.
Practise Search Patterns
Use compass navigation and natural references to perform expanding-square, U-pattern and circular searches.
Locate Underwater Objects
Apply systematic search techniques to find small and large objects in different underwater conditions.
Use a Lift Bag
Learn how to safely secure and raise heavier objects using knots, rigging and an appropriate lift bag.
Complete Four Training Dives
Develop your skills through four open-water dives covering search planning, object recovery and safe lifting techniques.
About This Course
Develop the practical skills needed to locate and safely recover lost objects underwater with the PADI Search & Recovery Specialty course. Learn effective search patterns, navigation techniques, knot tying and how to use a lift bag during realistic training dives.
This course is ideal for qualified divers who want to improve their underwater navigation, problem-solving and recovery skills while becoming more capable and confident divers.
What you will learn:
Gathering information and resources, then carefully planning a search are the first important steps you learn. During four scuba dives you’ll practice:
- Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
- Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
- Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
- Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
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