Solo Diver

What is it?

This is an advance level course. This program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive independently of a dive buddy and strengthen buddy team skills.

What will we do? (Overview)

  • Why Solo Dive? Pros and Cons
  • Equipment Selection and Configuration
  • Solo Diving Dive Planning
  • Contingencies and Emergency Procedures
  • Importance of Good Solo Navigation

Who needs it?

All divers, underwater photography and underwater video divers.

How long will it take?

  • 6 hrs class room
  • 2 Dives minimum.

Equipment Required

  • Cylinder
    • Single Cylinder with Pony Bottle  (1st and 2ns stage regylator with pressure guage)
    • Large Volume Cylinder with H or Y valve
    • Double Cylinder with Isolation Manifold
    • Side-mounted Pony Bottle (sling bottle, stage bottle, buddy bottle)
  • Buoyancy Compensator
  • Primary and Octopus regulator
  • Pressure Gauge (Brass or intergrated)
  • Dive computer
  • Back-up computer or bottom-timer / depth gauge and tables
  • Compass
  • Cutting device (x2)
  • Thermal protection (if needed)
  • Mask and back up mask
  • Fins
  • Snorkel
  • Weight (either integrated or on a weight belt) if needed
  • SMB/DSMB
  • Audible signaling device and or signal mirrors
  • Spool or reel

Prerequisites:

  • 21 Years Old
  • Advance Diver or equivalent
  • 100 logged dives

Fees Include:

  • E-Learning
  • Certification
  • Gases

Students are responsible for:

  • All required equipment to include tanks
  • Any cost, if any, associated with the dives, to include any cost for the instructor

* Traveling to Honolulu or missing equipment? Discuss with your instructor.

Price: $310