Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of an accident, act of war or just plain stupidity, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes and even the odd parcel force van nearly irresistible because they’re exciting and intriguing to explore, often interesting to research, and usually teeming with aquatic life. The PADI Wreck Diver programme teaches you the knowledge, skills and techniques required for safe, rewarding and responsible wreck diving.
The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver is diving wrecks, obviously! Unlocking their mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook. Sometimes only the trained and experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door is the likely cause of the vessel’s untimely end.
So whether wrecks interest you for their historical value or because they are artificial reefs with an adundance of life, the PADI Wreck Diver Speciality will help you get the most from diving on these man made denizens of the deep.
To Start
How do I get started?
As with all of the diving education programmes at Plan2Dive you start with the training materials. A deposit of £50 is required to book your PADI Wreck Diver Speciality. We will provide you with the PADI Wreck Diver manual for you to read prior to the start of your training.
Action
What will I do?
During your programme you will cover the following:
- Techniques for diving and exploring shipwrecks and how to avoid common hazards
- How to research and learn the background of your favourite wrecks
- Equipment considerations for wreck diving
- Considerations and techniques for safe penetration of a wreck
- Experience in planning, organizing and making at least four wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor
You will have two and a half days of intense wreck diver training to complete. In our fully equipped multi-media classrooms you will learn how to deal with many different scenarios, from how to survey a wreck, right up to how to prepare to and penetrate a wreck.
You will put into practice what you learn in a combination of skills in four open water training dives including the use of lines and other wreck related equipment, culminating in actually penetrating a wreck with your instructor.
Time
How long will it take?
The PADI Wreck Diver Speciality takes place over one weekend. Starting on the Friday evening you will complete the theory sections from the PADI Wreck Diver manual.
The Saturday and Sunday will cover all the practical sessions during four open water training dives.
Requirements
What will I need?
The PADI Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent is the prerequisite for the PADI Wreck Diver Speciality.
All standard scuba equipment requirements are included in the price, less anything you should have from your AOW programme. You will also need to have your own diving reel and at least one torch.
The minimum age of enrolment on this programme is 15yrs.
You will need to fill out a self certification medical statement. If you have any medical conditions you think may prevent you from scuba diving please feel free to contact us and we will try to be of assistance.