SSI Master Explorers Speciality Sessons

SSI Master Explorer Speciality Sessions

The SSI Explorer programme provides that along with the enthusiasm of the Dive Rutland dive professionals. Life is about adventures and experiences after all.

COURSE OVERVIEW

During the Master Explorer speciality sessions, you will continue to join Emma and Nico on their underwater adventures, combined with the guidance and supervision of our wonderful, highly qualified SSI Explorer Instructors.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• To have completed the Snorkel and Scuba Explorer

WHAT WILL I DO?

Choose your specialities and book your sessions in (price is per session).  The dates for the sessions are in the calendar - Oakham two specialities per session.

On completion of each session subject to meeting all the performance requirement the specialities will be achieved as you move through the various explorer awards.

• Speciality Explorer will be awarded after Scuba Explorer and 2 other specialities earned
• Advanced Explorer will be awared after Scuba Explorer and 4 other specialities earned
• Master Explorer will be awarded after Scuba Explorer, Rescue Explorer and 4 other specialities earned

What are the benefits of the SSI Explorer?

• Helps children learn responsibility.
• Teaches children about the aquatic environment.
• Is a fun pool-only experience.
• Is conducted by certified, trained SSI Professionals.
• In addition to having fun the SSI Explorers adventures will enable young water lovers to acquire maturity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility.

MATERIALS

Our explorers already have their manuals to continue working through and logging their dives in as these were issued at the start of Snorkel and Scuba Explorers

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

There are over 14 different specialities to choose from and more being added, so much to choose from or just do them all!.  Each session with us you will cover two specialities.

See the published calendar to choose which specialities and dates to attend, but you do need to book in (calendar can be downloaded here)

On your chosen speciality day, you will meet your SSI Dive Professional at the dive centre at 16:30 for a full briefing and equipment preparation, followed by a 2 hour pool session 18:00 - 20:00 and a debrief session.

The pool session is held at Oakham School, Kilburn Road, Oakham, Rutland

Each session also requires a parent/guardian to be present throughout.

Any Other Costs?

We do strongly advise for hygiene purpose that all students own their own mask and snorkel, but not mandatory as school masks and snorkels can and will be provided

Parents or Guardians

The best part of the Explorer programmes is that they reinforce safe diving and build water confidence while the young divers are having fun. Explorers get to sample a wide variety of dives.  In addition, this programme provides a structure for young divers to develop skills, learn about the aquatic environment and have a lot of fun.  

This is also an excellent introduction to SCUBA diving prior to full Open Water Diver certification

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE?

Four

WHAT ADVENTURES ARE RUNNING - 2025?

29th November: Underwater Model / Coral Identification

6th December - Night & Limited Explorer / Enriched Air Speciality

WHAT ADVENTURES ARE RUNNING - 2026?

14th February - Wreck Explorer / Coral Explorer

14th March - Photo & Video Explorer / Sea Turtle Ecology

25th April - Search & Recovery Explorer / Boat Explorer

2nd May - Rescue Explorer / Fish Identification

20th June - Underwater Communication Explorer / Nudibranch Ecology

18th July - No Fins Explorer / Scooter & DPV Explorer

22nd August - Navigation / Perfect Buoyancy

19th Sept - Free Diving Explorer / Moon Landing Explorer

7th November - Blue Ocean Explorer / Environmental Explorer / Skills Specialist

5th Dec - Scooter & DPV Explorer / Spaceship Explorer

WHAT IS THE NEXT ADVENTURE AFTER MASTER EXPLORER?

Go and explore the oceans, lakes and seas we have in this country and around the world by becoming an Open Water diver (Junior)