Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Enriched Air diving more commonly known as Nitrox is the way diving is moving. Providing longer bottom time and a much more refreshed feeling after diving because of the elimination of nitrogen from your bloodstream.
In this two-day program divers are trained in the planning and analysis of Enriched Air to comply with PADI standards and safe diving practice. Participants will also be completing two Enriched air dives using different percentages of oxygen.
With Dives: 9,700
Diver Vehicle Propulsion (DPV)
Commonly called DPV's our AV-2 are revolutionary in the way that it can be used 'hands free' by using the DPV saddle!
If the thought of gliding through the water effortlessly appeals to you, then this specialty course is tailor made for you.
This is a one day PADI certification course involving 2 open water dives and will explain the equipment considerations and how to respect the environment by preventing harm to fragile aquatic life.
In addition to this you will learn propulsion vehicle dive planning, organization, dive and buddy procedures and DPV techniques that ensure that you have maximum fun!
Wreck Diver
One of the most popular PADI specialty courses, the Wreck Diver program is often done in conjunction with the Deep Diver course. During Wreck Diver training candidates are trained in the full spectrum of wreck diving ranging from mapping the site, finding entry and exit points and use of penetration lines. On the fourth and final dive of the course student divers get the opportunity to penetrate the wreck under direct supervision of their PADI instructor?
Search And Recovery
Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.
You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lifting devices.
Underwater Navigation
For those who like to know where they’re going under water, this course will be the way to go. During this program participants learn the ins and outs of underwater navigation, using both compass and natural navigation. This is the answer to navigation problems that you’ve always been looking for.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
The purpose of the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is to assist all divers in polishing their buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level. The goal of PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy training is to enhance the student’s buoyancy control abilities through knowledge development and skills practice.
If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you.
Drift Diver
Fact - Many of the worlds best diving is in high current areas.
Rather than fighting the current, drift with it. In some sites, the current carries you far faster than you could swim, sailing you along effortlessly. Drifting with the current and not having to worry about returning to the boat, Drift diving lets you relax and concentrate on enjoying the dive. This is as close as it gets to effortless diving - and the perfect scuba dive!
Deep Diver
For those who enjoyed the experience of being at 30 meters during their advanced Open Water course the PADI Deep Diver Course is the one for you. During the run of this program divers get introduced to the theory behind deep diving as well as hand on practical experience. Students complete four dives averaging 30 meters or deeper. After completion of the program your maximum recommended depth limit is increased to 40 meters.
Equipment Specialist
Learn essential equipment maintenance, care and adjustment of your BCD and regulators. This specialty gives you information on equipment repair and purchase and makes it easier to take care of your investment.
Covering theory, principles and operation of dive equipment, routine and recommended care and maintenance procedures, common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures, simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment.
Multi Level Diver
Multilevel diving gives you the ability to increase your bottom time by gradually ascending to a shallower depth during your dive. Through the use of the PADI Wheel or a dive computer, and the techniques learned in this class, you will be able to do much more of what you got into diving for - exploring the aquatic realm!
Night Diver
Ever wondered what it’s like to dive at night and what makes it different from day diving? Then the PADI Night Diver Specialty is the course for you. During this program students get the chance to experience all the excitement of diving at night under the supervision of a PADI instructor. The course covers various night diving procedures as well a navigating at night combined with pre and post dive planning. Incorporated in the course are four night dives and one session of lectures, but it’s mainly designed as a hands on experience.
Photography
If you ever wanted to show your friends what diving was like or the amazing things you see under water this course is the answer you’ve been looking for.
This intensive and informative two day training program covers the full scope of underwater photography from wide angle to macro and teaches participants some of the finer details to taking great pictures.
Then, once back in the shop, upload your new photos to the web and show your friends.
Videography
Film, edit, record a soundtrack and burn to DVD your own underwater movie, using the latest camera and editing technology. This course is designed to introduce students to the selection, use and care of underwater videography equipment and the principles of underwater video production.
We show you how to improve your camera handling skills and buoyancy. We also give you hands on training in post production, introducing you to video and audio editing techniques. By the end of the course you will be able to plan, film, edit and burn to DVD your own underwater movie. We'll happily show you how to take the next steps once you've completed the course by uploading your new video production straight to the web!
Cave/Cavern Diver
If any of you diving enthusiasts are looking for some new challenges, cave diving just might be the very thing for you! But it's not for everyone: it takes discipline, special training and a lot of hard work.
Bruce Konefe is one of the leading cave divers in Asia and takes advanced classes through some of the newest cave system ever found in Thailand.
Cave diving and cave penetration taught by Bruce are unique and you will come away from your experience with a new perspective of scuba diving as a whole.
Semiclosed Rebreather
Dive nearly bubble free once completing this course and learning how to use your semiclosed rebreather. It's great for stealth diving or underwater photography.
With a minimum age of 15 years with certification up to and including enriched air, advanced open water diver or open water (with proof of 10 logged dives beyond initial training) is a requirement for this course.
During 3 open water dives you'll learn semiclosed rebreather dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. This course is focused on the drager ray rebreather.
Project Aware
If you want to learn about aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. The Project Aware specialty is a non-diving course that requires no prerequisite certification and no minimum age.
You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources which includes the importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems, current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution and the status of several critically degraded marine environments.
Master Scuba Diver
The PADI Master Scuba Diver is a diver who has gained knowledge and experience far beyond that of the average diver.
If you're the kind of diver who wants to go beyond the ordinary, who wants to participate in some of the most exciting and rewarding diving possible, consider the PADI Master Scuba Diver Program.
To qualify for the rating you will need to be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver and earn five PADI Specialty ratings. Upon completion of five Specialty Courses you will become certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver.
