PADI Search & Recovery Course in Littlehampton, West Sussex
PADI Search & Recovery Course
PADI Dive Centre Based at Littlehampton Marina, West Sussex
£350/diver
Dive into the thrilling world of underwater exploration and become a master of search and recovery with our comprehensive PADI Search and Recovery course. Designed to equip you with the skills and techniques necessary to locate and retrieve lost objects beneath the waves, this course is perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater capabilities and become invaluable assets in search and recovery operations.
Course Highlights
Advanced Search Techniques
Delve into various underwater search patterns and methodologies, including grid searches, circular searches, and expanding square searches, to effectively locate lost objects in diverse underwater environments.
Lift Bag Utilisation
Learn the intricacies of using lift bags to safely raise objects from the seabed, mastering techniques for controlled ascents and managing buoyancy control devices underwater.
Real-World Scenarios
Engage in practical exercises and simulated search operations under the guidance of experienced PADI Instructors, providing you with hands-on experience in conducting successful search and recovery missions.
Information Gathering and Organisation
Develop essential skills in gathering and organising information to plan and execute efficient search operations, ensuring maximum effectiveness in locating lost items.
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age: 12 years
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification; alternatively, PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification with the PADI Underwater Navigator speciality
Accepted qualifying certifications from another training organisation may also meet the entry requirements
Complete the required medical screening before taking part
Pricing
£350 per diver
Included
Two-hour classroom session
Four open-water training dives
Equipment rental during the course
PADI certification fee
Not Included
Air fills during the course
Dive site entry fees
Transport to and from the training venues
Overnight accommodation, where required
Boat fees, where applicable
