Search & Recovery

$395

SKU: W-02 Category:

Retrieve lost items underwater.  For groups of 2 or more.  Price is per person and includes tuition, Search & Recovery manual, and certification card.  Prerequisites: Open Water certification.

Description

People accidentally drop things from docks, off boats or even while scuba diving. If you’ve ever lost something in the water and wanted to go find it, then this diver specialty course is for you.  You will learn effective ways to search for objects underwater that increase your chances of success.  You’ll also learn how to bring small, large or just awkward items to the surface. Search and recovery can be challenging, but a whole lot of fun. During 4 dives, you’ll practice the following skills:

  • Swimming search patterns using your compass and natural navigation.
  • Locating large and small objects using various search patterns.
  • Using a lift bag for large or heavy objects, plus other recovery methods.
  • Planning a search operation based on facts gathered about a lost object prior to the dive.
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