Cavern Diver
Prerequisites:
– Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
– Provide proof of an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
– Proof of 25 logged dives
What you get out of this course:
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in cavern diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are adhered to:
– The diving activities approximate those of training
– Planned dives do not exceed diver’s current certification level
-Penetration is limited to the “rule of thirds,” OR 1/6th if using doubles to a maximum depth of 40 metres/130 feet
– Penetration is limited to 61 linear metres/200 linear feet from the surface
– Proper cavern diving equipment must be used
– Maintain a continuous guideline
– No restrictions or areas that are too small for 2 divers to swim side by side
– Safety stops as appropriate or necessary