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The PADI Drift Diver Course:
The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course introduces you to the coolest
magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course shows you how to
enjoy rivers and ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying
with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you
are the whole time.
Drift Diving is nearly effortless and relaxing. You simply glide along and
enjoy the rush of flying underwater while the current does the work.
You must be:
A PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
At least 12 years old
Plus £20 certification free on completition
What you learn:
During your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you learn about:
- Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of
drift diving
- An introduction to drift diving equipment -- floats, lines, reels
- Buoyancy-control, navigation and communication for drift diving
- Site selection and overview of aquatic currents - cause and effects
- Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group
The scuba gear you will need:
You use all the basic scuba gear plus some scuba accessories such as floats,
lines and reels.
The learning materials you will use:
Coming Soon: The PADI Drift Diver CrewPak
Your next adventure?
The Diver Propulsion Vehicle course introduces you to scuba diving
with underwater scooters, which can come in handy while drift diving.
PADI Driver Propulsion Vehicle Diver 
Why PADI
Drift Diver?
