Specialty Dive Courses
One of the newest additions to PADI's Specialty Courses is the PADI Sidemount course which allows divers to practice diving with one or multiple tanks attached to their sides instead of their backs as is tradition.
This course is available at two levels - the Recreational Sidemount Course or the Technical Sidemount Course.
WHO is up for adventure?
For the recreational course, the only requirements are that you are already qualified as a PADI Open Water Diver and aged over 15.
For the technical course, you'll need to be at least 18 and hold an Advanced Open Water qualification with proof of at least 30 dives.
It's also a good idea to already be a PADI Nitrox diver.
WHAT is all the fuss about?
Search and recovery diving is an essential scuba diving skill that combines problem-solving with technical diving abilities. These essential missions require careful planning, specialized diving equipment, and precise execution to safely locate and retrieve underwater objects from the marine environments.
WHAT will I learn?
The Sidemount course aims to get you comfortable with a new cylinder configuration that offers increased flexibility and the chance to easily monitor your own equipment as it's within eyesight and easy reach at your side.
If you're interested in Tec Diving this course will introduce you to some of the techniques that are expanded upon during the Tec Diving courses.
WHERE will it take me?
Completing the Technical Sidemount course is the ideal starting point for technical diving as it teaches you to handle more than one cylinder on a dive.
WHEN will I be ready?
The course takes between 2 and 3 days and consists of 4 practice dives.
WHY should I be excited?
Sidemount diving presents many benefits, such as:
- Less strain on your lower back
- Alternative streamlining opportunities
- Easier to monitor your own equipment
- Easier to transport equipment on land
- Additional gas supply, making it possible to dive for longer
HOW do I do it?
The skills and procedures in the Sidemount course are presented at recreational diver level and technical diver level.
Depending on your area of interest and experience level, you may sign up for either course.
Contact us to book your PADI Sidemount Course.