Earn your PADI Drysuit specialty certification!
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! |
You will complete your certification in three simple steps:
Learning to dive dry begins here! Once we've confirmed your registration in the course we will send you your digital forms to fill out, along with your PADI Drysuit Specialty eLearning registration link. Please fill out the forms and register with PADI to gain access to your eLearning!
Complete the self-study online lecture from the comfort of your home and at your own pace, We ask that you complete the eLearning prior to the class start date. |
Our first in-person session will begin with a gear fitting and course orientation session at Dive and Sea Sports, after which we will head to the pool in order to complete your drysuit orientation!
1-2 hours of confined water training will be accumulated, which allows for sufficient time for most divers to process, refine skills, and develop mastery of the required skills at a relaxed pace. |
Due to the importance of proper fit and hygiene, our PADI Drysuit Specialty course cost does not include mask and snorkel rentals*, all other rentals are included
*as a student of Dive & Sea Sports you are entitled to 10% discount on personal gear purchased for the course, personal gear includes Mask, Fins, Boots, Gloves, and Snorkel
In order to accommodate all types of learners, extra pool time and flexible scheduling is always available at an additional cost; we strive to be competitive with our pricing, please contact for more info
Upon successfully completing your confined water sessions, you will go to one of our many local dive sites to conduct your open water dives!
Use your new skills, and experience the benefits of a drysuit in 2 required ocean dives with a PADI Drysuit Specialty Instructor specializing in local diving. In order to accommodate all types of learners, extra ocean dives and flexible scheduling is always available at an additional cost; we strive to be competitive with our pricing, please contact for more info |
Student Requirements
Students Responsibilities and requirements:
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**as a student of Dive & Sea Sports you are entitled to a 10% discount on in-stock base layers purchased for use during the course
Upcoming Course Dates:
PADI Drysuit Specialty Course - July 20th-28th
Initial Gear Sizing: July 20th, 6 PM @ Dive and Sea
Drysuit Orientation: July 20th, 930-1130 PM at Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex
Ocean dives: July 28th, @Whytecliff Park, Kelvin Grove, or a similar local dive site at the instructors discretion and as conditions allow.
PADI Drysuit Specialty Course - August 17th-25th
Initial Gear Sizing: August 17th, 6 PM @ Dive and Sea
Drysuit Orientation: August 17th, 930-1130 PM at Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex
Ocean dives: August 25th, @Whytecliff Park, Kelvin Grove, or a similar local dive site at the instructors discretion and as conditions allow.
PADI Drysuit Specialty Course - September 13th-29th
Initial Gear Sizing: September 13th, 6 PM @ Dive and Sea
Drysuit Orientation: September 13th, 930-1130 PM at Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex
Ocean dives: September 29th, @Whytecliff Park, Kelvin Grove, or a similar local dive site at the instructors discretion and as conditions allow.