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The PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course introduces you to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience.

This course shows you how to enjoy rivers and ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you are the whole time.

bulletMust be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another training organization) and be at least 12 years old
bulletPlanning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving
bulletAn introduction to drift diving equipment -- floats, lines, reels
bullet Buoyancy-control, navigation and communication for drift diving
bulletSite selection and overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects
bullet Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group
bullet Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

For more information on becoming a PADI Drift Diver, Contact South Yorkshire Diving Academy