Ref: c119
The PADI Wreck Diver Course:
Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap,
wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships,
airplanes and even automobiles nearly irresistible because they’re intriguing
to explore, exciting avenues of discovery, and usually teeming with aquatic
life. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding,
responsible wreck diving.
The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries
and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things
that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained, experienced eye recognizes
that a small hole or open door likely caused the vessel’s demise.
To enroll in the PADI Wreck Diver course, you must:
Be 15 years or older
Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification
from another organization)
Plus £22 certification free on completition
What you learn:
- Techniques for diving exploring shipwrecks, and how to avoid common hazards
- How to research and learn the background of your favorite wrecks
- Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks
- Experience in planning, organizing and making at least four wrecks dives
under the supervision of your PADI Instructor
The learning materials you will need:
Prepare for the exciting –and specialized- world of wreck diving with
PADI’s Wreck Diver crewpak. Preview the skills you’ll practice during
your open water dives, become familiar with wreck diving etiquette, and take
in breath-taking images from wreck diving hotspots around the world.
The scuba gear you will need:
You use all the basic scuba gear including a dive computer, some accessories
and a dive light.
Your next adventure?
Many shipwrecks are often found in deeper water. That’s why the
PADI Wreck Diver course is a natural companion to the PADI Deep Diver course.
PADI Deep Diver