Why PADI Drift Diver?

Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater.

What do I need to start?

• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
• If you have done the Drift Adventure Dive (maybe as part of your AOW) with TAL scuba your already well on the way.

What will I do?
You'll learn about drift dive:

• Planning, organization
• Techniques and potential hazards
• Special equipment   SMB, DSMB, Reels
• You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy in a current

 But it's not all theory because you'll go on two open water dives where you can put your new knowledge into action.

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: 12 including Home Study and classroom
• Minimum Open Water Training: 2 Dives
  These can be done from our boat DSV Vixen  as an optional extra

What will I need?

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• on completion there is a fee for the Certification card

Where can I go from here?

We dive plenty of sites out of Christchurch/Mudeford Quay off our Dive Boat DSV Vixen where the skills and knowledge from this course will enhance your Dive

• Beer Pan Rocks 
• Christchurch Ledges
• Swanage Bay
• Peveril Ledges (Swanage)
• Old Harry Rocks (Swanage)
• Isle Of Wight Dumping Grounds (Deep Drift)

Your PADI DRIFT Diver Specialty can count towards your PADI Advanced Open Water .
In addition, the PADI Drift Diver Specialty course counts as one of five Specialty courses required for your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.