Basic Wreck Diver Course

About Your Course

Wreck diving can be one of the most exciting aspects of sport diving and can uncover pieces of history seen by few others, however every effort must be made to maximize safe diving techniques.

In your Academy of Scuba Wreck Diver Course, we will discuss and use equipment and techniques commonly employed while wreck diving. This course is taught as a NO-penetration course. Your dive staff will teach you how to safely plan and execute wreck dives in a safe and enjoyable way.

In your Academy of Scuba Basic Wreck Diver Course, you will complete a minimum of 4 wreck dives in world famous Wreck Alley.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of Wreck Diving
• Buddy System and Wreck Diving
• Specialty Equipment for Wreck Diving
• Lines and Reels (Basic)
• Navigating Wrecks
• Basic Mapping and Surveying
• Dangers and Risks with Wreck Diving
• Emergency Procedures for Wreck Diving
• Logging Wreck Dives

Anticipated Course Schedule

Prerequisites

Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
Deep Diver Specialty Certification or equivalent
Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Minimum of 10 Cold Water Dives (less than 60 degrees)
Minimum of at least 10 dives within the last six (6) months
Comfortable with Limited Visibility or Night Diving
Familiarity and experience with all equipment (no new equipment)

Student to Dive Professional Ratios

In water ratios shall not exceed 4 students to 1 dive professional during this course.

Learning and Classroom Materials

Required Materials
Academy of Scuba Wreck Diver Manual – Module 1
SDI Wreck, Boat, and Drift Diving Student Manual
SDI Wreck, Boat, and Drift Diving Scuba IQ

Recommended Materials
Subscription to Wreck Diver Magazine - www.wreckdivingmag.com

Equipment

Required Equipment
Personal Dive Equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots, Timing Device). Exposure protection appropriate for the conditions in which we will be diving, including gloves, hood, exposure suit and/or dry suit (if doing the dry suit adventure dive). Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) and Weight System. Regulator with Octopus (or integrated safe second) and SPG. Compass. Weights. Air or Nitrox Tanks (enough for the dives we will be doing). O2 Analyzer if diving Nitrox. Dive Computer, Cutting Device (knife or snips). Backup light and tank identifier light.

A Primary Reel, an Orange Surface Marker Buoy, and an Emergency Audible Device are Mandatory.

Dive Insurance is Mandatory

Recommended Equipment
A second backup light or primary light. A second cutting device. Repair kit for small repairs. Rash guard during summer. Boat Coat during winter. Slate (for communications and writing underwater notes). Redundant computer or bottom timer. Extra batteries for your flashlights, computers, etc.

Diving Nitrox and the equipment necessary for it. A higher volume tank.

Recommended In-Water and “Don’t Forget” Items
Bathing suit. Hat. Towel. Jacket (if cold or windy). Sandals. Water (at least 1 liter). Lunch and/or snacks. Sea sickness medication (consult your doctor beforehand if prone to seasickness or any medication). Chair. Tarp (to set up equipment in parking lot). Docs Pro Plugs (if needed), a hat or Scuba doo rags (to keep the sun off your head).

Course Fee - $449

What's Included
All training and Required Training Materials
Boat dives for up to 4 dives in Wreck Alley
Certification Fees
Tanks (80 cubic foot aluminum)
Weights (up to 30 pounds)

What's Not Included
Dive Equipment Not Listed (You must provide and bring to the boat)
Transportation (To San Diego or while in San Diego)
Hotel or Accommodations. (See Wreck Alley Resources for recommended hotels).
Any and all food and beverage (Optional meals are for socializing only. Does not include any food or drink)
Dive Insurance

PLEASE NOTE: There are no cancellations, reschedules, transfers, or refunds of any kind.