Sidemount Wreck Diver Course (Recreational) - $499

About Your Course

Gliding above the wreck, streamlined with comfort and ease. Your traditional rig is left at home, while your sidemount equipment configuration allows you easy access to equipment and the ability to do limited penetration without restriction.

In your Academy of Scuba Sidemount Wreck Diver Course, we will discuss and use equipment and techniques for sidemount wreck diving. This course provides training and experience to competently and safely utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted configuration. The course is strictly non-decompression with a maximum depth limit of 40m/130ft. This program includes some limited penetration skills and techniques.

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

What You Will Learn

• Specialty Equipment for Sidemount Wreck Diving
• Communication Techniques
• Gas Management with Independent Cylinders
• Weight Management and Trim Techniques
• Emergency Out of Air Procedures specific to Sidemount Wreck Diving
• Reel and Bag use with Sidemount Configuration
• Dive Planning and Pre-Dive Procedures

Anticipated Course Schedule

Prerequisites

Minimum age 18
Intermediate Wreck Diver Certification
Minimum of 40 total dives
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 6

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.

BCD appropriate for Sidemount Configuration. Dual Cylinders and Appropriately Configured Regulators.

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. Redundant computer or bottom timer. Extra batteries for your flashlights, computers, etc.

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

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 - $499

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.