SSI Boat Diver Speciality
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SSI Boat Diver Speciality
Most of the world's best scuba diving is accessible only by boat, with their own rules and etiquette. The SSI Boat Diver Speciality course will expand your knowledge and enjoyment of diving from small inflatables to large liveaboards
Advantages of Boat Diving
- No More Long Surface Walks;
- No More Long Surface Swim;
- Get to more untouched Dive Sites or just those a little further offshore
Whether you have never made a boat dive or you have logged dozens, the SSI Boat Diver Speciality course can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently. The SSI Boat Diver Speciality course familiarises you with the various ways you stow your equipment, enter and exit the water, use surface lines and more, depending upon the type of boat and location.
What Do I need to start the PADI Boat Speciality?
- SSI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organisation)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What Will I do During the SSI Boat Diver Speciality?
During your SSI Boat Diver Specialty course, you will:-
- Gain the appropriate knowledge and terminology related to boat diving
- Learn how to correctly stow your equipment
- Learn about Boat safety, including how to locate safety equipment - you never know when you might need that extra toilet roll!
- Learn what you can expect in a boat safety briefing from the boat skipper
- Cover the relevant Boat diving procedures and general boat etiquette
- Cover Entry and exits appropriate to the boat you are diving on
- Have access to a Dive Rutland Instructor throughout the day to guide you in all things Boat diving
- Over one day complete two boat dives - planning the dive and diving the plan (the cost of the boat trip is NOT included)
Materials for the SSI Boat Diver Speciality Course
As part of the course you will be provided with the SSI Boat Diver Elearning materials or you to complete the relevant Knowledge Reviews, which you will review with your Instructor PRIOR to getting on the boat as part of your Boat Diver Speciality
For the Boat Diver Speciality completed in the UK as part of a Dive Rutland Trip, you can use your own dive equipment but if you do not have or own, then you will be supplied with the items (for example Drysuit, if holder of Dry Suit Diver Speciality) to fill any gaps in equipment you do not yet own!.
During the Boat Speciality you will need to deploy an SMB have you ever done - we have a combined Boat Speciality and SMB Workshop Bundle so you can gain the Boat speciality and the skills of SMB prior to the trip
Whats my Next Adventure after the SSI Boat Diver Speciality?
Come diving with us, we have regulator trips and events and this counts as an additional speciality towards the SSI Master Scuba Diver
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
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Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
First Aid
First Aid
Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
