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PADI Drysuit Specialty Course

PADI Drysuit Specialty Course
PADI Drysuit Specialty Course
 
There is nothing like the enjoyment and comfort of diving dry. However, proper training is essential for dry suit diving. In our Dry Suit Program, you will learn the following:
 
· Dry suit materials
· Proper selection and fit
· Choosing the proper undergarment
· Care and maintenance
· The academics & technical aspects of diving dry
· Proper diving technique
 
To receive a PADI Certification Card, students must have a PADI Open Water Certification Card or equivalent, and must complete two dry suit ocean dives.
 
This course is a prerequisite for dry suit rentals.
 
Materials Needed: PADI Dry Suit Manual, PADI Drysuit DVD (Not included in price) Dry Suit and Undergarment Rental (Pool/Ocean):Not included in price, see our rental page for current pricing.
 
Pool Training: Proper don and doff of the dry suit, buoyancy check at surface, proper descent and ascent, neutral buoyancy at depth, proper kicking and positioning techniques, emergency procedures, plus BCD removal and replacement at the surface and underwater.
 
Ocean Training: Two dives are required for a PADI Dry Suit certification.
Dive 1: Surface buoyancy check, neutralize buoyancy during ascent, neutral buoyancy fin pivot, hovering, tour, ascent with safety stop, and remove and replace tank/BC unit and weights at surface.
Dive 2: Neutralize buoyancy during ascent, neutralize buoyancy at depth, disconnect and reconnect dry suit hose, tour, and ascent with safety stop.
 
Prerequisites: Minimum age is 12, Open Water Diver or equivalent rating
 
 
Pool Location: Wayland Community Pool 258 Old Connecticut Path Wayland, MA 01778
 

Class/Pool Dates

Classroom Time

Pool Time

Ocean Dive Dates

Friday, May 10, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

8pm to 10:30pm

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Thursday, Friday, May 30 & 31, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

6pm to 8:30pm

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Thursday, Friday, June 13 & 14, 2013 6pm to 7:30pm 6pm to 8:30pm Sunday, June 16, 2013

Thursday, Friday, July 11, 12, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

6pm to 8:30pm

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Thursday, Friday, August 1, 2, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

6pm to 8:30pm

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Friday, September 13, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

8pm to 10:30pm

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

8pm to 10:30pm

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

8pm to 10:30pm

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013

6pm to 7:30pm

8pm to 10:30pm

Sunday, December 8, 2013

 
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