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.
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.
* Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within the light
zone and within 40 meters/130 feet from the surface, vertical and
horizontal distance included. If the wreck used for training is located
in deep water (over 18 meters/60 feet), the
Deep Diver rating is
recommended as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program.