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PADI Night Diver
Why PADI Night Diver?
As the sun sets, you don your dive gear, slip on your scuba mask and bite down on your regulator. A deep breath and you step off the dive boat into the underwater night. Although you’ve seen this reef many times before, this time you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light.
The Fun Part
Introduce yourself to the whole new cast of critters that comes out after the sun goes down. See your favorite dive sites from a whole new perspective at night.
What do I need to start?
· PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization
· Minimum age: 12 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and communicate at night. Since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different, you'll also get an introduction to nocturnal aquatic life.
How long will it take?
· Two or three day course
· Three open water training dives
The Learning Materials You Need
Night Diving, “ there’s really nothing like it. With the right training and a little bit of planning, night dives can be as easy as diving during the day. PADI’s Night Diver crewpak (manual and video on DVD) will help you prepare for your first night dives with a PADI Instructor. Topics covered include: tips for navigation at night, night diving etiquette, establishing an entry and exit point, and how to maintain your dive light.
Course Cost: $195
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