The Dive Shop - Northern Virginia

Search and Recovery Diver
Gain the skills and knowledge effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface
Benefits		The Search and Recovery specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface. Small, large or just awkward, there is a way to bring them up. More specifically, you will learn techniques in search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and how to deal with potential problems. Your instructor will go over how to locate large and small objects using search patterns, use a lift bag and other recovery methods, as well as limited visibility search techniques.
Pre-requisites		By the start of the course, a diver must have: Open Water Diver certification Certified certified as a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization; OR Certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver and a PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Diver or have qualifying certifications from another training organization. In this case, a qualifying certification is defined as proof of entry-level scuba certification and proof of specialty course certification in underwater navigation with a minimum of three scuba dives that include training in natural and compass navigation. Be at least 12 years old.
Required Equipment		Underwater light Slate with pencil Dive computer Lift bag Underwater reel Access to support equipment as necessary, including but not limited to: backup lights, slate and pencils, and compasses.
Student Materials		PADI Search and Recovery Diver Manual PADI Search and Recovery Diving video
Duration		One weekday evening, plus one weekend for the dives.
Location		The Dive Shop & Lake Millbrook (may be scheduled for a Group Trip).
Fees		$160 Tuition $60 Search and Recovery Crew-Pak with DVD and Manual
Both group and private classes are available. We also offer this course on many of our Group Trips.