Dry Suit Diving

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive while using a dry suit. You will learn the special requirements for dry suit diving, how to use your new equipment, the benefits of a dry suit, and how to deal with emergency situations that are unique to dry suit diving. You will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.

Minimum Age: 10
Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver
Academic Sessions: 6
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 1 mandatory before Open Water Dive
Open Water Dives: 2
Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 feet (12-14 year-old: 18 meters / 60 feet)