The purpose of this course is to acquaint a diver with the necessary procedures and knowledge to safely dive from shore. The focus of this specialty must be on how to handle different types of surf and shore conditions. Many great dive sites are accessible form the shore and do not require the use of a boat but do require some basic techniques and information how to execute the dives safely.
SDI or PADI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI or PADI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
Minimum age 18, 12 with parental consent
The SDI Shore and Beach Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
Dive planning
Map of shore
Compass review
Navigation
Emergency procedures
Surface emergencies, no scuba
Scuba emergencies
Rescue procedures
Review of lifesaving skills
Shore diving procedures
Set-up
Navigation aids
Land marks
Site assessment
Special procedures, i.e. keeping the water in fin pockets to wash off feet in sand