Wreck diving can be one of the most exciting aspects of sport diving, however every effort must be made to maximize safe diving techniques. The SDI Wreck Diver Course will discuss the equipment and techniques commonly employed while wreck diving. This course may be taught as a non-penetration, 2 dives required, or as a limited-penetration course, requiring 3 dives. Limited-penetration is defined as a swim through or within the ambient light of entry point.

Who this course is for:

Individuals who wish to know more about the wreck diving including:

• Researching wrecks
• Mapping wrecks
• Proper use of lines while wreck diving
• Exploring underwater history

Course prerequisites:

• Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver (to dive the Spiegel Grove)
• Minimum age 18, 15 for limited penetration course with parental consent
• Minimum age 10 with parental consent for a non-penetration course
• Divers must have a deep diver specialty certification or be able to provide proof of experience in order to dive deeper than 18 metres/60 feet in this course

What You Can Expect to Learn

The SDI Wreck Diver course provides an in-depth understanding of essential topics, including:

• Purpose of Wreck Diving
• Surface Support and Communications
• Back-Up Procedures and the Buddy Syste
• Dive Planning and Navigatio
• Special Equipment and Technique
• Psychological Consideration
• Mapping and Identifying Wreck

By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to safely explore wrecks while maximizing your diving experience!

This course includes the 2 boat trips with 4 dives to the Spiegel Grove, along with tanks, weights, BCD, regulator, and computer provided by Rainbow Reef in Key Largo.

Please note: Students must provide any additional gear for class, including a reel, one audible and one visual signaling device, slate, primary and backup torch, and dive knife. 

Accommodations and transportation to the dive site are not included in the price of this course.