Drift Diver Course

PADI Drift Diver – Go with the Flow

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly underwater?The PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course teaches you how to dive with the currents – letting the water carry you effortlessly over reefs, through channels, and along walls, while you simply enjoy the ride.

You’ll learn how to plan drift dives, control your buoyancy in moving water, and use specialized techniques for safe and enjoyable current diving.

• PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
• Be in reasonable physical health for diving – complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and obtain physician clearance if required

In this course, you will:

• Plan and organize drift dives safely
• Use surface marker buoys (SMBs) and drift diving equipment
• Maintain buddy contact and communication in moving water
• Control buoyancy and positioning in currents
• Manage entries and exits in drift diving conditions
• Navigate with the current while conserving energy

• 2 open water drift dives
• Knowledge development on current behavior, safety protocols, and dive planning
• Use of SMBs and other drift diving tools
• PADI Drift Diver certification upon completion

• Dive more sites – Access locations only possible in current conditions
• Effortless diving – Let the current do the work while you enjoy the view
• Enhance safety – Learn proper signaling and buddy procedures for moving water
• Improve confidence – Handle varying water conditions with ease