The Deep Diver Specialty Course
The Deep Diver Specialty Course is designed to give the advanced diver the necessary theory, skills, and experience to safely and comfortably plan and execute dives within the 60 to 130 foot range. The course consists of one evening of academic discussion and four open water training dives. Theory sessions will revolve around the discussion and use of various dive planning tools and software, emergency decompression and advanced decompression sickness theory, specialized equipment and configuration, redundant air sources and their use, air management techniques, and deep diving techniques. Four boat dives will be conducted in the Cape Ann Area (see schedule below for dive locations). These dives will include various skills and exercises to sharpen each student’s diving ability and prepare him or her for the exciting environment of deep ocean diving.
Required Equipment: You will need your standard open water equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator system with octopus, pressure gauge, dive computer and compass, buoyancy compensator, proper exposure protection, weight belt, primary dive light and backup light, and knife. Minimum tank requirements are two 100 cu. ft. tanks with a 19 to 30 cu. Ft. pony bottle or Double tanks. Also required are an alternate ascent line (wreck reel and lift bag or jersey up-line with lift bag) and an underwater slate.
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water, 18 years of age or older. Nitrox Certification recommended but not required.
Class Size: Limited 4 students
MASS Diving Cancellation/Postponement Policy: MASS Diving reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class due to weather, lightning, pool closing, below minimum enrollment levels, or any other circumstance that may cause the course to be postponed. In the event of a class cancellation by MASS Diving, the student may switch to another date or receive a full refund on the instructional portion of the course. Materials fee is only refundable if returned in its original condition.
Course Costs: $399
Charter Fees: $160.00
Course Materials: PADI Deep Diver Manual and DVD (see related products below for pricing)
Students are required to complete the following:
1. Watch the PADI Deep Diver DVD, read the PADI Deep Diver manual and complete all the Knowledge Review questions before the first night of class
2. Rev iew the PADI Recreational Dive Planner
3. Complete the student record folder before class one and if a medical form is required, a PADI Medical Form must be signed by a doctor before the first class. Students will not be able to attend the class if MASS Diving does not receive the medical form prior to class one.
MASS Diving Cancellation/Postpone Policy: MASS Diving reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class due to weather, lightning, pool closing, below minimum enrollment levels, or any other circumstance that may cause the course to be postponed. In the event of a class cancellation by MASS Diving, the student may switch to another date or receive a full refund on the instructional portion of the course. Materials fee is only refundable if returned in its original condition.
| Deep Course | ||
| Classroom | Tuesday, | 6:00pm to 10:00pm at MASS Diving |
| Classroom | Thursday, | 6:00pm to 10:00pm at MASS Diving |
| Dives 1 & 2 | Saturday, | 8am Charter to Halfway Rock/Wreck Chester Poling |
| Dives 3 & 4 | Sunday, | 8am Charter to SNL and Burnham Rock |
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