search and recovery diver

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The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.

In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.

• Recover lost items
• Learn underwater search patterns
• Improve your navigation skills

• Find things underwater
• Use a lift bag to recovery heavy objects and bring back to surface.
• How to conduct underwater search protocol for lost items.
• Plan a search operation

  Finding items underwater is both challenging and rewarding. You need to know how to gather information, organize a search and choose an effective underwater search pattern. Your PADI Instructor will give you practice scenarios to build and hone your skills. 

 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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.

• eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours

   AT THE DIVE SITE

During four dives, you'll locate objects large and small using different search patterns. You’ll get hands-on experience using a lift bag and, on the last dive, you’ll plan and execute a mock search operation.

• Total time commitment: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over two days minimum)

***** The total price of $365 includes search and recovery e-learning course, all rental gear, air, instruction and certification. Total does NOT include Nitrox*****