Course Overview:
The purpose of the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of diving from a boat.
Prerequisites for course:
PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
What the course will cover:
1. The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of boat diving.
2. Proper boat diving etiquette -- storage of personal equipment, personal conduct and considerations for
care of the boat.
3. Basic, common boat terminology.
4. Specific boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
5. Local boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
6. Overview of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board private diving vessels.
