Drysuit Specialty
The PADI Drysuit Specialty Certification course is a key step in preparing to dive locally!
This course is designed to train you in the skills and techniques to become a safe and knowledgeable PADI Drysuit Diver. You will be introduced to an amazing new environment (one of our local cold water dive sites!) and complete the requirements to receive your internationally recognized PADI certification card!
At Dive & Sea Sports, we firmly believe in drysuit training for all open water students who will be doing their dives locally, therefore we specialize in drysuit training, and offer standalone drysuit specialty courses regularly! You will complete a drysuit orientation in the pool with a drysuit specialty instructor, followed by two open water dives in the ocean.
Upon completion of all performance requirements you will finish your course with a lifelong PADI Drysuit Specialty Certification!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Take This Course If You Want to
- Be warm in your cold water dives
- Learn how to dive safely in a drysuit
- learn about different types of drysuits, basic drysuit repairs and maintenance
Learn How to
- Avoid common drysuit diving problems
- Choose a drysuit and undergarments
- Care for your drysuit
How to Start Drysuit Diving
During one pool session and two open water dives, you'll learn how to comfortably and confidently dive in a drysuit. An experienced instructor will help you dial in your buoyancy and shorten the learning curve.
- Prerequisites:
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
- medically fit for diving (check if you meet the medical requirements with the Diver Medical Form)
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10 years or older
- Rentals
Tanks and weights are included but alll other gear rentals are not included in the course price, students are expected to bring their own gear or rent at additional cost (discounts apply with the purchase of this course if renting or purchasing from Dive and Sea)
- PADI eLearning®
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
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eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
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- With Your Instructor
You'll practice taking your drysuit on and off, determine how much weight you need, and master basic drysuit skills in a pool before making two open water dives.
- Total time commitment: 2-3 days