Whether purposefully-sunk as an artificial reef or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular as it offers rewarding adventures while reinforcing responsible wreck diving practices.
To enroll in this course you must be:
- A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or similar from another diving agency)
- At least age 15 or older
Course Outline
There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance. Your training starts by reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks.
During four dives you’ll learn:
- Safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks.
- Surveying and mapping a wreck.
- Using penetration lines and reels to guide exploration.
- Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants.
Get credit:
The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.
By completing this course you will also be one step closer to achieving the covenant title of Master Scuba Diver and joining the elite group of divers.
Equipment
You’ll need your basic scuba equipment, plus a dive light to see into the wreck, a slate and underwater compass for mapping and navigation, and a line and reel for practising wreck penetration. Your Phoenix PADI Instructor may suggest other gear appropriate for wreck diving in your area.
Getting Started
As soon as you sign up (added the course to your cart and payment cleared) with Phoenix Divers to do your PADI Wreck Diver Course, you will receive an email with the learning information you need.
You will also get a PADI Wreck Diver Manual and Wreck Diving video. Read the manual and watch the video before meeting with your PADI Instructor to discuss the wrecks you’ll visit during your open water scuba dives.
Your Phoenix Divers PADI Instructor will contact you about scheduling time for practical training.
- This course requires 3 - 4 days of practical assessment
- Normally over weekends but possible for during the week training