PADI DSMB DIVER

COURSE OVERVIEW

Surface marker buoys (SMBs) allow scuba divers to mark boundaries for mapping or search and recovery, alert boat traffic, or provide a line as a visual reference for ascending divers. During two dives, learn the proper techniques and protocols for using surface marker buoys and delayed surface marker buoys (DSMBs) in the local area.

You will learn about the different types of buoys and reels and during the 2 qualifying dives you will practice bottom and mid water deployment of a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) and their use during a dive and on ascent.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

PADI Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organisation)

Be medically fit to dive, please carefully read the medical declaration below

Minimum age 12 years

HOW IS THE COURSE RUN

One days Open Water, usually at the Andark Lake

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you’ll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you’ll practice:

Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.

Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.

Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.

Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Use of all scuba equipment (suits, weights, cylinders, BCD, regulator and gauge, lift bags, air.)

We have a great range of equipment available at discounted price for all Andark students

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Andark Lake fee, £12.00 be paid on the day at the lake.

FORMS TO COMPLETE

Please fill in the forms below and return to us before your course starts

ANDARK LEARNING AGREEMENT

BOOKING FORM

MEDICAL FORM

COVID 19

Please let us know if you can not attend due to having any of the symptoms and are self isolating. We can reschedule your session at no extra cost or give you a credit note to use in store. We will not refund your session.

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