Solo Diver Course

Who this course is for:
The certified SDI Advanced Diver (or equivalent) who is interested in learning how to dive independent of a dive buddy, or looking to strengthen your buddy team diving skills. If you like to hunt or take photography/videos, then you are effectively a solo diver.

Solo diving, once considered technical diving and discouraged by most certification agencies, is now seen by many experienced divers and some certification agencies as an acceptable practice for those divers suitably trained and experienced. Rather than relying on the traditional buddy diving safety system, solo divers should be skilled in self-sufficiency and willing to take responsibility for their own safety while diving.

One of SDI’s most popular courses, the solo diver course teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive independently of a dive buddy or strengthen your buddy team skills. The course stresses on proper dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo. You will also learn the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including its proper usage and assembly. This is the perfect course for underwater photography and underwater video divers as well as those diving with their children or buddies that may not be very experienced in scuba diving.

The course includes theory online and 2 x tank dives plus full gear hire

Student Prerequisites
1. Minimum age 21
2. Advanced Diver or equivalent
3. Provide proof of 100 logged dives

New Zealand Diving is one of the only centre’s in New Zealand able to offer and teach this certification. Contact us for further information on the Solo diver certification.

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