Boat Diver
Take the PADI Boat Diver course with The Dive Shop
Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently.
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The Fun Part
Diving from a boat is fun, especially when you look at ease when maneuvering around on it. It’s fun to know what you’re doing.
What You Learn
Learn the tips, tricks and ways to:
- Dive from boats ranging from small inflatables to giant live-aboards :
- how they differ from place to place
- gain experience and training from diving on boats in your local area
- Safely enter and exit the water :
- sometimes it’s better to hand your gear up to the crew and then climb in the boat
- sometimes you just take off your fins and weights and walk up the ladder
- Stow your gear in the most appropriate areas
- Use surface lines to initiate or conclude your dives.
- Locate basic boat safety equipment
For all your learning materials and equipment, contact THE DIVE SHOP.
Prerequisites
To take this course, you must be:
- A PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
- 15 years old (12 for Junior Open Water Diver)
- A completed Medical Statement and the Continuing Education. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course.
Your Next Adventure
You can do many types of diving from a boat. Any certified diver can complete the Boat Diver course with THE DIVE SHOP, which can help you reach the popular Master Scuba Diver rating.
For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the THE DIVE SHOP Team members.
READ MORE...
- Get more tips on boat diving
- Ask a Scuba Expert on the PADI Blog
- View the Most Popular PADI Specialty Courses
- Take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge
