Solo Diver Course

At one point or another, many divers have found themselves alone during a dive, whether it was intentional or not. SDI’s Solo Diving is the practice of self reliant scuba diving without a “dive buddy.”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.

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Solo Diver Course

Being one of SDI’s most popular courses, the Solo Diver course stresses proper dive planning, personal limitations, and 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.

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Learn on your own pace

Study in your own time and pace, from anywhere in the world with SDI's Me-learning. Course content is available in many languages, online and offline and you can enjoy the luxury of traveling light.

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Facts

Course Duration: 1 Day
2 Ocean Dives
Class Size: 1-4 Students per Instructor
What's included: E-Learning, Certification Card,
Dive Gear, 2 Ocean Dives
Prerequisites: Minimum age 21

SDI Advanced Diver or equivalent

Provide proof of 100 logged dives

Must be able to answer “No” to all questions on the medical statement.

Please Note:

  1. The course will typically start at 9:00AM at the dive shop and finish at approximately 4:30PM each day. Please plan accordingly.
  2. Training is offered in English, while online training materials are available in many languages, participants are required to communicate in English.
  3. Training is purchased, certification is earned, no refunds will be given if you cannot meet the training requirements.
  4. Don't fly within 18-24 hours of your last dive, please take this into consideration when scheduling your training.

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