Scuba Diving Navigation Course

Sick of getting lost? Then this is for you…

One of the biggest issues we have after being certified is working out where we are underwater. This can actually take the enjoyment out of a dive, because you are constantly wondering, “where am I, am I lost”. This is easy to overcome, because navigation is not hard, if you receive some basic training in navigational techniques.

The aim of this program is to:

Develop your practical knowledge of underwater navigation
To enable you to enjoy your diving using navigational skills
To increase your diving confidence, by taking the stress out of being able to navigate while you’re enjoying your dive.

Navigation is a practical skill, so we take you for one day to the water, brief you prior to each dive on the skills you will need to acquire, then get you into the water doing them. There are a total of three navigation dives, so by the end of the day, you will surprise yourself with your new found diving skills, as well as your added comfort in the water.

This course is ideal for newly certified divers, or divers who are sick of getting lost. You will obviously need dive gear and a compass, hire gear is available at reasonable rates.

Cost of the program:

$165 for non Team Members
$150 for Frog Dive Team Members

Dive #1

Dive brief
Measuring distance by “kick cycles”
Compass use—reciprocal swim
Surface and u/w compass use
Introduction to navigating squares
Exit, discuss & log dive.

Dive #2

Dive brief
Navigating squares & hollow U’s
Fixing an underwater feature at the surface for relocation
Exit, discuss & log dive

Dive #3

Dive brief
Underwater orienteering exercise.
Draw a map of underwater area.
Exit, discuss & debrief

Course Inclusions:

All training
PADI Navigation Manual
PADI Specialty Certificate & C Card
2nd cylinder included

You need to supply:

Your own dive gear, hire available at $50
Transport to dive site
Air fill at dive site if required
One free day to complete the program