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Drift Diver Specialty
It feels like flying - except that you're underwater using scuba equipment
The The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course teaches you how to enjoy going with the flow as you scuba dive down rivers and use ocean currents to glide along.
Drift diving can be relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. If this sound like fun, then the Drift Diver course is for you.
What you will learn
Along with drift diving techniques and procedures, you’ll:
- Be introduced to drift diving equipment – floats, lines and reels
- Get an overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects
- Practice buoyancy control, navigation, communication and methods for staying close to your buddy as you drift along
Equipment
Along with your basic scuba equipment, you’ll learn to use various surface marker buoys and floats with lines and reels.
Getting Started
Start learning now with PADI’s home-study materials – Drift Diver eLearning. Read and watch the video about drift diving, then interact with knowledge checks in preparation for your two drift dives with us.
Requirements & Rates
- Minimum Age: 12 years old.
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver.
- Time Commitment: approx 1 day.
- Price for eLearning: Click here for Rates
- Price for practice part: Click here for Rates
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