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PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course

Our PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course adds some skill, knowledge and technique to your diving as you learn how to utilizing a more streamlined profile of your gear and your body, along with new safety equipment and a greater focus on dive planning and use of specialized equipment that can help make deeper diving safer.

Dive with more confidence as you engage in dives using redundant breathing systems.

Learn how to properly plan dive plans, over-plans, manage emergencies and equipment related failures and self rescue techniques and utilize redundant equipment, including a pony bottle, doubles kit, sidemount or other.

PREREQUISITE:

Advanced Open Water Diver

AVAILABILITY:

Upon Request. Contact the shop to find out when we are running our next courses.

Cost: $350 +HST Includes PADI Deep Diver Manual

TRAINING AGENCY:

PADI

DETAILS:

Extend your dive limits with the Deep Diver course
Extend your dive limits with the Deep Diver course

Our Deep Diving program focuses on skill proficiency and ability before we go deep.

Upon certification, divers will be certified to dive to 130′, so proper skills, buoyancy, dive planning, self rescue techniques are needed first.

We will spend 1 day in shallow water working on trim, posture, buoyancy, management of emergency bailout systems, double tanks, sidemounted tanks, or high capacity single tank with h-valve.

Divers will learn how to deploy a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) from depth with a safety spool and simulate decompression stops in an “over-plan” scenario.

Depth stabilization is a must, as divers cannot waiver up and down in their buoyancy. Buoyancy must remain constant, divers must be able to maintain depth within 2′.

If a diver does not have the skill, experience or buoyancy to safely engage in deep diving activities they can cause harm to themselves or their dive buddies.

Our Deep Diver course is structured in a different and more thorough way to make you the best diver you can be and prepare you mentally and physically for deep diving activities.

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?

Here are some popular examples of courses commonly taken by graduates of this course:

  • Wreck Diver
  • Intro to Tech
  • Technical Wreck Penetration
  • Cavern
  • Cave 1
  • Sidemount Diver or Tech Sidemount
  • Tech 1
  • Cave 2
  • Trimix Diver
  • Rebreather

PADI Equipment Specialist Course 2024

The PADI Equipment Specialist Course offers you a look into the world of dive gear maintenance, field repairs and prevention.  Have you ever looked at your dive gear and wished you knew how it all worked? Have you ever wanted to be confident in how to do minor repairs on a dive site?

You can learn about all the gear you dive with in this care and maintenance course.

Don’t miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it’s a missing o-ring, a wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you how to minimize issues and safely and efficiently manage basic repairs and adjustments to your gear.  You’ll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment.

You’ll learn about routine care and maintenance procedures as well as scuba equipment storage recommendations. We will show you how to overcome some common equipment problems and offer equipment configuration suggestions.

While this courses is not a “repair” course we do show you how to deal with minor repairs to wings, bcd’s, regulators, tanks and more.

Depending on the level of aptitude of the students, we can delve as much or as little into certain subjects, so get involved, ask questions and learn more about your gear today.

Know your gear better and earn this fun and enjoyable certification.

How to enroll in the PADI Equipment Specialist

Visit the store or email us to enroll in the course. Once you are enrolled we will send you a PADI Equipment Specialist eLearning code or you can purchase it online now.

The course consists of two parts: an eLearning portion you complete at home prior and then a full day hands-on classroom workshop conducted here at the shop.

We also recommend The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving to use as a reference during the course as well (not included).

Bring your basic scuba equipment and tool kit to class and if you like we can take it apart and show you a little bit more about how its made.

If you’re at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Equipment Specialist course.

 

Cost is only $175 + tax including eLearning

PADI Equipment Specialist will help you gain more skill and academic proficiency towards:

Advanced Open Water Diver

Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty

Deep Diver

Divemaster

Intro to Tech

Anthonys Key Resort, Roatan

Join DDS in beautiful Roatan for a seven night stay at Anthonys Key Resort January 23-30, 2022. One of the original scuba diving based resorts, Anthonys Key Resort sits nestled on Sandy Bay beach. Your choice of over the water bungalows on a private key or hillside rooms nesteled in the rainforest. The resort offers pristine diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere in a 10,400 square miles protected Marine Park. Anthonys Key Resort focuses on sustainable practices such as Solar Power, No Single Use Plastics, and a Coral Nursery Program making this DDS Approved! The trip doesn’t just offer great diving, but also an amazing resort above water. 

TRIP INCLUDES ALL INCLUSIVE DIVER PACKAGE

7-Nights Hotel Accommodations

Full American Meal Plan (3 Meals Daily)

3 Single Tank Boat Dives Per Day (6 days)

2 Single Tank Boat Night Dives Per Week

Air Tanks & Weights

Shore Diving During Shop Hours

Airport Transfers

Admission to Roatan Museum

Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddle

Day Excursion to Maya Key

Island Fiesta Night on the Key

BUNGALOW OPTIONS

Key Superior overwater bungalows feature warm hardwood floors that invite your bare feet to walk on, and Honduran hardwood furnishings elegantly arranged throughout. These bungalows in Honduras are air-conditioned, weather-sealed, and fitted with high visibility glass windows for spectacular ocean vistas.  Access to the key is by island taxi boat, traveling back and forth in the lagoon.

Hill Superior bungalows are nestled within the lush tropical foliage of the hillside on the main island. They feature warm wood floors and Honduran hardwood furnishings that are elegantly arranged throughout. All superior bungalows are air-conditioned, weather-sealed and fitted with high visibility floor to ceiling glass windows for spectacular views. A large private deck connects all four bungalows in this category and is a great place for groups to relax and enjoy time together. Access to the hillside is approximately 60 steps up from the dock.

RATES

$200US Deposit Required at booking. Trip Balance Due November 1, 2021. Prices are in USD, include 19% tax and are double occupancy. Airfare not included.

Hillside Superior All Inclusive Diver’s Package $1279US

Hill Superior All Inclusive Non Diver Package $1100US

Key Superior All Inclusive Diver’s Package $1487US

Key Superior All Inclusive Non Diver Package $1309US

CANCELLATION POLICY You have until November 1, 2021 to cancel. The $200US deposit is non-refundable.

Questions about Covid 19 & travel to Roatan? Contact Fawn for full details. Travel Insurance is strongly advised.

PADI Divemaster Course 2024

Join Dan’s Dive Shop March 2024 and take the leap to become a Dive Professional in the PADI Divemaster Course

The PADI Divemaster Course is your first step onto the professional diving world. It is very hands on and covers a wide range of responsibilities and rewards. As a career (or even part time career), Divemasters are an essential part of the dive industry.  As a Divemaster, you not only get to dive a lot, but also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do. You will work closely with our Instructors and be a role model to students, certified divers with the experience of the full spectrum of what recreational diving has to offer.

PADI DIvemaster Course

What to expect

This course starts at home with the PADI Divemaster eLearning. From there you will start learning hands on in the classroom and water with DDS’s team of experienced PADI Instructors. Lots of time is spent in the pool preparing Divemaster Candiates for their role. From there you are required to audit and participate in real world training and dive scenarios. Much of this course is completed at your own initiative. We will provide you will all the dates but you are required to commit the time and energy if you want to get the most out of your Divemaster training.

Your role in this course is less as a student and more as a mentor/mentee. Your Instructor will guide your through the course and prepare you for acting as a dive professional once certified. During this course you will be working with real student divers who will look to you for guidance and assistance.

Some of the skills you’ll develop in your PADI Divemaster Course include: supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers, diver safety and risk management, business of diving, dive setup and management, conducting dive briefings, organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive.

Candidates will also learn theory about diving related physics, physiology, decompression theory, equipment, the aquatic realm and much more.

Prerequisites 

Logged a minimum 60 scuba dives. 

Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver.

Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care or equivilant training within 24 months.

Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months. 

Be familiar and comfortable in your scuba gear.

Demonstrate good buoyancy, trim and fin kicks

Prepared to swim 400 meters.

To make sure you are prepared for your Divemaster Course DDS includes free pool time up to 3 months prior to the course start date. Come out and practice your buoyancy, practice your OW skills or swim laps.

PADI Divemaster Course Outline

PADI Divemaster is a Professional Level course. Candidates are expected to come to every session prepared. Tips for being prepared include:

Review corresponding eLearning components prior to each session.

Familiarize yourself with crew pack materials, teaching slates & PADI Instructor Manual.

If needed, practice swimming laps and OW skills prior to assessments.

Be familiar with your equipment, have in water comfort and adequate dive skills.

Independently review the Open Water, Rescue, ReActivate and Discover Scuba course materials prior to corresponding practical applications.

Divemaster candidates must meet course performance requirements and:

Complete Knowledge Development segments through Divemaster eLearning and pass the Divemaster Final Exam.

Create an Emergency Assistance Plan and Map for a designated dive site.

Complete all Waterskills Exercises

Complete a Diver Rescue Assessment.

Complete the Dive Skills Workshop and Assessment.

Complete Divemaster-Conducted Programs Workshops.

Complete Practical Application skills.

Complete Practical Assessments.

Meet the professionalism criteria.

Read and agreed to the PADI Membership and License Agreements.

HP Single Tank, Doubles OR Redundant air supply Pony Bottle (minimum volume 30ft3) on open water dives. Rental tanks available for use.

Safety spool and surface marker.

2 Lights (primary and backup – Canister style is most recommended w/ derlin backup)

Dive Computer (wrist mounted preferred).

DIR/ NTEC Hose Configuration (5-7’ primary reg, 22-24” alternate, 24-26” HP hose with single brass SPG & S/S Bolt Snap).

WEDNESDAY MARCH 6: Classroom 5pm – 9pm

Topics covered will include: Course Orientation, The Role and Characteristics of a PADI Divemaster, Supervising Diving Activities & Assisting with Student Divers. Please complete eLearning prior to course start date.

SATURDAY MARCH 9:  Pool 3pm – 8pm

Waterskill Exercise: 400 Metre/ Yard Swim

Waterskills Exercise: 100-Metre/Yard Inert Diver Tow

Dive Skills Workshop Part 1 (see below)

SATURDAY MARCH 16: Pool 3pm – 8pm

Waterskill Exercise: 800 Metre Yard Mask/ Snorkel/ Fin Swim

Waterskills Exercise: 100-Metre/Yard Inert Diver Tow

Dive Skills Workshop Part 2 (see below)

Skin Diver Course and Snorkeling Supervision

Scuba Review/ ReActivate

SATURDAY APRIL 13: Pool 3pm – 8pm

Waterskill Exercise: 15-minute Tread

Waterskills Exercise 5: Equipment Exchange

Diver Rescue Assessment

Bring a friend Discover Scuba Workshop

SPRING 2024: Open Water Dives 1 day

Search and Recovery Scenario

Discover Scuba Diving Program – OW

Discover Local Diving in Open Water

SUMMER 2024: On Course Practical Skills and Assessments

To be completed by Divemaster candidate’s own initiative over the 2024 season:

Dive Site Set Up and Management

Dive Briefing

Mapping Project & Emergency Assistance Plan

Deep Dive Scenario

Open Water Diver Students in Confined Water

Open Water Diver Students in Open Water

Continuing Education Student Divers in Open Water

Certified Divers in Open Water

You will be required to demonstrate all Open Water Diver scuba and snorkeling skills. Scoring at least a 3 on each skill and scoring at least 82 points total, with at least one underwater skill to a 5. Your instructor will review and demonstrate every skill prior to assessment.

Scoring Criteria

Score 5: Exercise performed correctly, slowly and with exaggerated movement – appeared easy. Demonstrate skill while neutrally buoyant.

Score 4: Exercise performed correctly, and slowly enough to adequately exhibit or illustrate details of skill.

Score 3: Exercise performed correctly, though too quickly to adequately exhibit or illustrate details of the skill

Score 2: Exercise performed with significant difficulty or error.

Score 1: Candidate unable to perform exercise.

Dive Skills

1. Equipment assembly, adjustment, preparation, donning and disassembly

2. Predive safety check (BWRAF)

3. Deep-water entry

4. Buoyancy check at surface

5. Snorkel-regulator/regulator-snorkel exchange

6. Five-point descent, using buoyancy control to stop descent without contacting the bottom

7. Regulator recovery and clearing*

8. Mask removal, replacement and clearing*

9. Air depletion exercise and alternate air source use (stationary)

10. Alternate air source-assisted ascent

11. Free flowing regulator breathing

12. Neutral buoyancy, rise and fall – using low pressure inflation

13. Five-point ascent

14. Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent

15. Orally inflate BCD to hover for at least 60 seconds

16. Underwater swim without a mask

17. Remove and replace weight system underwater

18. Remove and replace scuba unit underwater

19. Remove and replace scuba unit on the surface

20. Remove and replace weight system on the surface

21. Head-first surface dive, snorkel out of mouth

22. Disconnect low-pressure inflator

23. Re-secure a loose cylinder band

24. Perform an emergency weight drop

Ready to Sign up?

If you’ve got the drive, proper mindset and discipline to succeed in a course of this magnitude, we’d be happy to have you. If you want to go the professional route in scuba diving this is the course for you.

Start your eLearning now. With PADI eLearning you can complete the academic portions of the course online prior to the course start date.

Costs

$1250 HST for classroom, pool and open water sessions

Includes PADI Digital Divemaster with Slates & Pro Bag at “Member Pricing”.

Additional Costs: EFR (if applicable), any additional equipment rentals, boat charters (if applicable) or specialized gear. PADI Divemaster Application Fee payable to PADI upon course completion.

Course Benefits

Free Air for the Season
Free DDS Dive Team Shirt

Save on PADI Specialty Training while taking your DM Class, choose from Deep Diver, Search & Recovery, Gas Blender, Oxygen Provider, Equipment Specialist, Emergency First Responder, Sidemount Diver, Self Reliant Diver.

Exclusive Discounts on the best gear

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PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course

PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course DPV

The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course DPV is one of the most fun ways to spend time breathing underwater is to do so exploring with a DPV.

Diving with a DPV is simply more fun, fast and makes any dive more exciting!  Cover more distance on a dive and use less air while smiling ear to ear when you dive with an underwater scooter.

Learn about the different types and features of DPV’s, maintenance, transportation, dive planning and safety, DPV diving procedures, as well as basic techniques of using a DPV, problems, hazards and more as you complete 2 open water dives with a SUEX or Halcyon Advanced Dive Vehicle (ADV) or Diver Propulsion Vehicles.

This course is available privately for individuals or groups locally or wherever you are located.

Pre-requisite

Certified Junior Open Water Diver and higher

Training Agency

PADI

Additional Details

Course will run 12pm-9pm on August 22/23, 2023. Full day of class/dry land and surface drills, followed by the open water dives!

Our PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course (DPV) is a lot of fun!

DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time. They propel you through the water without kicking. Whether making a shore dive or diving from a boat, a DPV is a great way to see more and have a blast doing it.

One of the most fun ways to spend time breathing underwater is to do it on an underwater scooter. Diver Propulsion Vehicle’s are fun, fast and makes any dive more exciting!

Learn about the different types and features of DPV’s, maintenance, transportation, dive planning and safety, DPV diving procedures, as well as basic techniques of using a DPV, problems, hazards and more as you complete 2 open water dives with one of our VRX, XJS or XK Diver Propulsion Vehicles.

We use only the highest quality diver propulsion vehicles, as the cheaper lower quality units are always leaking, breaking down or just don’t give you the ride you deserve. For this reason we have chosen SUEX   as our choice for quality and reliable diver propulsion vehicles.

Ride in style with us and learn the right way to dive and the right way to scooter around your favourite dive sites.

Using a DPV can benefit you when diving large bodies of water like Sherkston Quarry, or takes you off shore wrecks like the Kinghorn in Rockport, or the Raleigh off of Sherkston Beach, as well as large wrecks like the Empress of Ireland or the Roy A. Jodrey. Diver Propulsion vehicles are a tool to take you somewhere cool, be it quarries, wrecks, reefs or caves, a DPV is a lot of fun and you won’t want to leave home without one, so rent or buy yours from us today.

Diver Propulsion Vehicles also cut back your air consumption giving you more bottom time to explore (within NDL).

Minimum age 12yrs old.

Course Cost is $250 +HST includes PADI DPV Manual, certification fee.
Upgrade to PADI eLearning $350+HST

Course cost does not include charter fees or park admission fees.

Course will run 12pm-9pm each night for 2 weeknights or can be conducted over a full day of class/dry land and surface drills, followed by the open water dives.

Group or Semi-private or Private courses are available.