Be the diver everyone wants to follow and make your sense of direction legendary with the Underwater Navigation Specialty course. When everyone's buzzing about a reef or checking out a wreck, they're having a great time - until it's time to go. Then they turn to you, because as a Underwater Navigator, you know the way back to the boat.
Underwater navigation can be challenging, but in the Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you master the challenge.You learn the tools of the trade, including navigation via natural clues and by compass. You learn to estimate distance underwater, follow navigation patterns and know where you are while following an arbitrary, irregular course using the Nav-Finder.
Why PADI Underwater Navigator?
When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.
- Following irregular courses with the Nav-Finder
- Dive site relocation
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 12
- Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day
What will I need?
- Nav-Pak, which includes Nav-Finder, manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Navigation Adventure Dive may count toward your Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty also counts toward your Master Scuba Diver certification.
Underwater Navigation Specialty 3 dives
8.425,-Baht
Includes PADI Course Materials, Certification Fees, Equipment rental, Hotel Transfers, Lunch & Light Refreshments on Boat Trips |
