The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course equips you with specialized skills to locate and retrieve lost items underwater. Ideal for divers interested in building confidence and versatility, this course will prepare you for real-world challenges, from locating objects to safely bringing them to the surface.
Course Overview
The Search and Recovery Diver course teaches you techniques for underwater searches using natural navigation, search patterns, and lift bag usage. Perfect for divers who want to enhance their underwater problem-solving skills, this course will teach you how to locate items and safely bring them back to shore or boat.
What to Expect
- Classroom and Practical Training: Covering search patterns, lift bag use, and planning for visibility and current.
- Practice Dives: Complete four open water dives, practicing different search techniques and learning to handle lift bags for safe, effective recovery.
- Skills Developed: Learn specialized search patterns, improve your buoyancy, and safely handle lift bags for objects of various sizes and weights.
Prerequisites
- Minimum PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).
- Must be at least 12 years old.
- Medical clearance might be required.
Certification
Upon completion of the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course, you’ll earn a recognized certification that prepares you to handle underwater retrieval tasks confidently and efficiently. This certification is valued worldwide and adds a unique skill set to your diving qualifications.
Why Train with Us?
Our experienced instructors offer hands-on training in small groups, with high-quality equipment and personalized guidance. Our center ensures that you gain the confidence and skills to conduct search and recovery missions with ease and precision.
