Courses

This course covers the basis principles of actual cave diving and follows the cavern diver course. This course develops the minimum skills and knowledge required for limited penetration cave diving. This is the second step in development of safe cave diving. This course is aimed at perfecting basic skills and mastering the techniques and procedures required for the most elementary of cave diving. Cave dives are planned around very limited penetrations so the diver may progress into cave diving at a conservative pace. Intro to Cave Diving is not intended to train divers for all facets of cave diving.

Cost: $450

Limits:
Penetrations are limited to one-third (1/3) of a single tank or one sixth (1/6) of doubles, Simple linear penetrations, no complex navigation or dive plans, 130 feet maximum depth, 30 feet starting visibility, no restrictions, no decompression dives and no exploration or goal setting dives.

Prerequisites:
NSS-CDS, NACD, TDI, PADI, or IANTD Cavern Diver Certification.

Duration:
3-days, 1- classroom; 4-dives, at least 90 minutes of bottom time.

Limits:
Penetrations are limited to one-third (1/3) of a single tank or one sixth (1/6) of doubles, Simple linear penetrations, no complex navigation or dive plans, 130 feet maximum depth, 30 feet starting visibility, no restrictions, no decompression dives and no exploration or goal setting dives.

Gear:

Two first and second stage regulators with SPG for configured for sidemount
One with a seven to nine foot hose for air sharing
Approved sidemount harness (dual bladder or dual wings unless drysuit diving)
Mask and fins (no snorkel, no split fins)
Primary light with appropriate handle
Two battery powered lights one of which can not be rechargeable
Safety spool or reel (~150ft)
Dive computer (single or multi-gas), and either back-up computer or timer & depth gauge
Cutting tool such as a line cutter (a leg mounted dive knife is not acceptable)
Exposure protection (dry suit use requires prior dry suit diving experience)
Weight system (if needed)
Two primary cylinders at least 72cuft
Directional line arrows(at least 3)

Dates:
Please call or e-mail for next available class

The cavern diver course will develop the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern diving. Planning, environment, procedures, techniques, problem solving and other specialized needs of cavern diving are covered. Problem solving in cavern diving includes, but is not limited to: body positioning (trim), buoyancy control, emergency procedures, line following, and propulsion techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the unique environment including silting, entanglement, disorientation and equipment modifications. The cavern diver course is in no way intended to provide instruction for cave diving. There are additional courses required for cave diving.

Cost: $400

Prerequisite:

Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Students should be able to demonstrate comfort and competency in open water skills to the instructor’s satisfaction

Duration:
This course will last a minimum of three days. There is one classroom presentation, land line drills, and four dives minimum. Three dives will be in a cavern and one open water dive with a minimum of 90 minutes of bottom time.

Limits:
The issuing of the cavern certification authorizes a person to dive in the daylight in caverns. This includes 130 feet maximum depth. No decompression diving and no restrictions.

Gear:

Two first and second stage regulators with SPG for configured for sidemount
One with a seven to nine foot hose for air sharing
Approved sidemount harness (dual bladder or dual wings unless drysuit diving)
Mask and fins (no snorkel, no split fins)
Two battery powered lights one of which can not be rechargeable
Safety spool or reel (~150ft)
Dive computer (single or multi-gas), and either back-up computer or timer & depth gauge
Cutting tool such as a line cutter (a leg mounted dive knife is not acceptable)
Exposure protection (dry suit use requires prior dry suit diving experience)
Weight system (if needed)
Two primary cylinders at least 72cuft

Dates:
Please call or e-mail for next available class