Introduction

Introducing a diver to the benefits of controlling their buoyancy (usually) has a great positive effect, an effect that will enhance the diver’s sense of enjoyment and feeling of accomplishment. This specialty is designed to increase the Open Water Diver’s understanding of the factors that influence their buoyancy and to train the diver in using those means available to him or her as methods for controlling their buoyancy. The added benefits to the marine and freshwater environments cannot be overstated as well as we have divers that have better Bouyancy control.

Student Pre-Requisites

1. Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver.

Outline

The following topics must be covered:

1. Why do we care about buoyancy?
2. When must a buoyancy check be performed?
3. Buoyancy factors
4. How to perform a Standard Buoyancy check (with almost empty Tank)
5. Demonstrate how much effect one (1) kg / two (2) lbs have. After neutral buoyancy is achieved (by adjusting weights accordingly)

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this specialty the instructor will issue the SDI Buoyancy Diver specialty experience card.

$125