Padi Wreck Diver Dvd Torrent
Juven Richter
Most divers find wreck diving irresistible because not only do you get to explore a little piece of the past, but it opens up new and exciting avenues of discovery. On top of being able to dive into history, wrecks are also artificial reefs teeming with life. Aquatic creatures thrive in the nooks and crannies made available by the sunken vessel.
The PADI wreck diver course is an interesting course that teaches recreational divers all about the safety and responsibility that goes hand in hand with wreck diving. It opens up a whole new world of diving that allows people to not just research and tour the outside of a wreck, but also learn how to safely perform limited penetration in an enclosed environment.
In the classroom, prospective wreck divers will review and analyze the textbook material which covers everything from how to research and learn the history of a shipwreck to how to safely perform a limited penetration.
A couple of weeks after our in-depth theoretical section it was time to apply our new skills underwater. We had prearranged to do this part of the course in Newfoundland, on the famous Bell Island shipwrecks.
Curious about diving the only collection of World War II shipwrecks in Canada?
Bell Island, Newfoundland is a cold water dive destination that will let you experience some of the best shipwrecks and scuba diving opportunities on the Canadian east coast.
Ice cold and perfectly preserved at depth, Newfoundland was the trip of a lifetime for us. Over the course of a 5-day 2-dive wreck diving expedition, we dedicated 4 dives to completing the PADI Wreck Diver course.
The first course dive was a basic orientation dive where we got used to diving with our extra pony bottles, toured the outside of a ship and watched our instructor deploy a penetration line. It gave us a chance to get used to the new (and very cold environment), witness the mammoth-sized shipwreck for the first time and watch an underwater demo of how to use a dive reel.
On the second dive, we had the opportunity to practice and improve deploying a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) and tying the buoy off to the shipwreck. This dive was done at a shallow shore whaler wreck as opposed to the deep Bell Island wrecks so that we could surface empty the bag, tweak our technique and re-deploy the DSMB multiple times.
The third dive we were back on the Bell Island shipwrecks and practiced each, in turn, executing a primary tie-off, secondary tie-off and laying a penetration line across the open part of a ship. As easy as the instructor made it look during the demo, deploying a reel was a little tricky in the cold water, mainly because of the multi-layers of thermal protection on my hands.
Our fourth and final dive was very similar to the third dive, in that we were tasked with deploying a penetration line on the wreck only this time instead of it being out in the open, we actually had to do it in an enclosed overhead environment.
Each course dive had a specific wreck diving skill that was focused on. As a student, I found that focusing on one skill to plan and execute was a nice pace because when you are doing something at depth in cold water it can jeopardize safety if there is too much to cram in.
Back on the boat after every individual wreck course dive, our instructor would always lead a short debrief. These debriefs were necessary but also very useful in helping us advance our skills by making small changes to our dive routine.
The cost of taking your PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course varies from dive shop to dive shop and largely depends on boat charters and the ease of accessibility to a wreck. A reasonable estimate on the Wreck Diver course price is between $400.00 and $500.00 per person. This price should include the Wreck Dive Manual, classroom session, PADI certification card, and 4 chartered boat dives. Should there be wreck diving accessibility from shore, the price will likely be cheaper
Additional equipment needed for the course includes a primary dive light, a backup dive light, primary wreck reel, a secondary wreck reel, dive slate, compass, and alternate air source, either a second tank or pony bottle (not mandatory but recommended).
The PADI Wreck Diver specialty starts with knowledge reviews and classroom sessions that cover the special considerations for wreck diving, including how to deal with currents, overhead environments and limited visibility. The course will also introduce you to some of the specialized equipment used for wreck diving: everything from dive lights and cutting tools to redundant air supplies and penetration lines and reels.
To complete the certification, divers will make four open-water wreck dives with an instructor. Divers must be 15 years or older to take the PADI Wreck Diver specialty, and a PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent) certification is a prerequisite.
The Carolina Coast is one of the premier Ship Wreck diving location. We are known as the GRAVE YARD OF THE ATLANTIÇ. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course will allow you to master the dive skills needed to safely dive the wide variety of ShipWrecks we dive.
For Wreck Diver we recommend the Charleston Tug, Hyde, BP25 or any dive charter less than 100 feet deep. These charters provide the environments you need to practice and master all of your Wreck Diver skills. They are also shallow enough (less than 100 Feet) so you get plenty of bottom time to practice your Wreck Skills. From May through November we dive these wrecks at least once per month, so you have plenty of choices to pick from.
There are a few things to consider when you dive on a wreck compared to a coral reef or any other dive site. You need to be aware of potential hazards and the general condition of a wreck as much as its layout for you to get an idea how to plan your dive
In preparation for your Open Water Dives, your Instructor will introduce you to the wreck you are going to visit. You will talk about techniques used to identify potential hazards and judge the general condition to be able to decide whether certain areas are safe or not.
A big part of the land based practice will be to get yourself accustomed to extra safety equipment which you will be carrying to safely enter wrecks during your dives. You will carry a flashlight together with your safety line and practice tying knots and using the lines for communication with your buddy.
The fourth and final dive will be your choice now. You have the option of entering the wreck after planning it together with your Instructor or spend more time on the outside to explore. You will make the plan for and then dive it as your final task to become a PADI Wreck Specialty Diver!
When learning how to wreck dive you will not only learn how to safely get inside (and most importantly out) a wreck but also about the history, what to look out for on wreck dive sites, and what to do or not to do should you really come across a sunk treasure.
In order to do limited penetration, you will first learn on land how to lay lines, do tie-offs, and find your way along that line without relying on your eyes before you take your skills underwater and inside a wreck.
Whether purpose-sunk or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. With more than 20 shipwrecks in the Fathom Five National Marine Park, what better place than Tobermory to take your Wreck Diver course?
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving including how to safely use a dive reel and penetrate into a wreck.
NOTE: Wreck penetration-training dives are limited to within the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from the surface, vertical and horizontal distance included. If the wreck used for training is located in deep water (over 18 metres/60 feet), the Deep Diver rating is recommended as a prerequisite for the Wreck Diver program.
When a diver wants to enter a wreck, the primary -decision-making goal must always be to have a safe exit. That means being able to find a way to an exit, and being able to handle any emergency situation that could arise while in that overhead environment. Wreck-entry methods include two classifications: swim-throughs and penetrations.
Good judgment can also allow divers with more -experience and training to go beyond some of the penetration guidelines. A diver with technical training, such as cave training that includes effective use of suited lights, will be able to work in areas without clear daylight.
When teaching the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course, mentor your divers on how to think like a diver and make good decisions regarding wreck penetration based on the specific wreck circumstances and their individual training and experience. Apply similar decision-making mentorship in all courses as appropriate to the diver level, environment and course topic.
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.
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.
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.
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