• Be at least 12 years old
• Be at least a certified Open Water Diver 
• Last dive not more than 6 months ago, otherwise a Refresher / ReActivate course is required. 
• Medically fit to dive, for safety, all participants must complete a brief medical prior to commencing the dive. If none of the listed conditions apply, you sign the form and you’re ready to start. If any of them apply to you, as a safety precaution, a physician must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you’re fit to dive, dated within the last 12 months. Click here to view the form 

THEORY

1. Knowledge Development

• Conducted through independent study or a short classroom session.

• Covers:

  • How ocean and river currents form

  • How to plan and organize a drift dive

  • Equipment for drift diving (reels, SMBs, floats)

  • Communication and buddy procedures

  • Safety techniques for entering and exiting with currents

2. Open Water Training Dives

You’ll complete two drift dives under instructor supervision.

Dive 1:

• Practice current entry and descent

• Master neutral buoyancy and trim in moving water

• Learn to use a surface marker buoy (SMB) and reel

Dive 2:

• Navigate and maintain buddy contact during a drift

• Practice communication, group awareness, and boat pickup procedures

• Experience natural buoyancy control while “flying” with the current

2 Open Water Dives – 1 day