The Basics

The SDI Solo Diver Course at Dive California educates experienced recreational divers on the methods and procedures for safely diving independent of a dive buddy.  We realize that many divers dive by themselves, but this in no way makes them 'solo divers'.  They are neither trained nor knowledgeable in the hazards to which they may be exposing themselves.  The SDI Solo Diver Course examines the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for planning and conducting solo dives.  Completing this course empowers you with specific knowledge, enabling you to make a sound risk analysis when engaging in this type of diving.

This course also strengthens your buddy team skills by stressing dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, potential hazards and proper procedures of diving solo.  In the SDI Solo Diver Course you will also learn the the additional equipment required for solo diving, and the proper configuration of that equipment.  This course is ideally suited to underwater photography and underwater video divers.

The SDI Solo Diver Course is not suitable for every diver because divers must be willing to make the necessary commitment to train and equip themselves to manage the added risks that solo diving involves.

 

                                                               

       Areas Covered

• Why Solo Dive?  Pros and Cons
• Equipment Selection and Configuration
• Solo Diving Dive Planning
• Contingencies and Emergency Procedures
• Importance of Good Solo Navigation
  

                                                

       Prerequisites

• Minimum Age - 21 Years Old
• Minimum Certification Level - Advanced Open Water Diver or Equivalent
• Minimum of 100 Logged Dives
• Signed Medical Waiver

       Required Equipment 

• Scuba Cylinder with Pony Bottle setup 19cf or bigger (for backup); or
• Scuba Cylinder with H-Valve with Redundant Regulator; or
• Twin Cylinder Setup with Isolation Manifold and Two Regulators;
• Two Complete Cold Water Ready Regulators;
• Depth Gauge and Automatic Bottom Timer (or Dive Computer);
• Backup Depth Gauge and Automatic Bottom Timer (or Dive Computer);
• Exposure suit adequate for the San Diego environment;
• Lift Bag and Reel (minimum 25 lb. Lift Bag).

 

Note: Students enjoy a 10% discount on any non-sale equipment purchased at Dive California during their course.

  

       Course Requirements

• Six to Eight Hours Classroom Session
• 200 Yard Surface Swim in Full Scuba Gear
• A Minimum of Two (2) Open Water Dives (Most Divers Require Four or More Dives)
  
  

  Course Preparation  

• Read the SDI Solo Diver Manual
• Complete the SDI Diver Training Record File (includes a Medical Statement)  

       Course Pricing  

• $250.00 per Person (Group Course)
• $350.00 per Person (Private Course)
  
  

  Includes 

• SDI Solo Diver Manual
• Slates
• SDI Solo Diver Certification Fees
• Air Fills During the Duration of the Course

   NOTE: Rental Scuba Equipment is NOT included in this course.  

Dive California wants to provide our customers with in-depth and personal training to enable them to be the safest, most knowledgeable divers possible!

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