The PADI Self-Reliant Diver specialy course will teach you to recognize and accept the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while scuba diving.

Why take this course?

• To develop the skills of planning, and carrying out dives without a dive buddy when preferred or necessary.
• To sharpen skills of diving self-reliance, making the diver a stronger buddy in a the dive buddy system.

What You Learn

• Dive planning and gas management.
• The philosophy of, and motivation for diving without a dive buddy.
• The value and application of the buddy system.
• Preparing for and responding to foreseeable diving emergencies

The Scuba Gear You Use

• Standard dive equipment required for a dive.
• Surface marker buoy, such as a delayed surface marker buoy or lift bag.
• Reel with at least 100ft of line.
• Redundant gas supply.
• Redundant dive computer.
• Redundant surface signaling devices (visual and audible).
• Slate and pencil.
• Back-up mask.

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Prerequisites

You must have the following certifications:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver*
• Have a minimum of 100 logged dives
• At least 18 years old

*or hold a qualifying certification from another organization that covers the same skills

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