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PADI Wreck Diver Course

This course is for people who are certified Advanced Divers, and are looking to be introduced to wreck diving. The PADI Wreck program provides training and experience to safely dive around wrecks, but does not include penetration skills. You will cover wreck diving and the law; wreck diving hazards, wreck diving techniques & wreck research. Depths shall not exceed 39m.

You will conduct limited viz wreck training on the Itata wreck in Northbridge Bay and be introduced to reels. Other wrecks you may dive are The Royal Sheppard, The Coolooli and The Centurion.

You will need:

Mask, snorkel, fins & boots; Appropriate insulation; Dive cylinder; BCD; Regulator with alternate air source and bottom timer; 2 torches; Knife; Whistle; Surface Marker Buoy; and Slate & pencil.

Nice to have: Sling cylinder & a reel

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The PADI Wreck Scuba Diver program is a fun program designed to introduce you to enjoyable wreck diving. You will dive four popular wrecks while being introduced to the skills of wreck diving. All your dives will be off Omega 2. The program is conducted over one weekend using your recreational diving equipment. The instructor will supply specialty gear as required.

Course fees are $425 per course or $395 for Team Members.

PADI eLearning

 Two Academic Sessions
  • Course Overview
  • Wreck diving planning & procedures
  • Wreck diving techniques
  • Wreck diving equipment
  • Wreck hazards
  • Preparation of wreck diving equipment
  • Limited visibility techniques
  • Emergency procedures
  • Course Summary

 Saturday Dive #1

  • Possible Royal Sheppard
  • Recommended depth 30m
  • Map a section of the wreck
  • SBR

Saturday Dive #2

  • Diving the Itarta
  • Orientation to limited viz wreck diving
  • Orientation to using reels

Sunday Dive #3

  • Possible the Coolooli
  • Recommended depth 30m to 39m
  • Wreck navigation techniques
  • SBR
  • Simulated 8 minute deco at 5m

Sunday Dive # 4

  • Possible the Centurion
  • Recommended depth 20m
  • Underwater tour

Combine with a PADI Deep Diver course and save!

The PADI Deep Diver program is designed to introduce you to deeper diving between 18m and 39m. It is for people who wish to learn deeper diving techniques and safety procedures.

The program consists of 4 boat dives over one week-end. Suitable for all divers with an Advanced cert.

Completing both courses together is $750.00 or $695 for Team Members