Course information
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
Course price
Price: £135.00
How is the course run
One days Open Water, usually at the Andark Lake
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.
Course dates
| Course Dates |
|---|
| Sunday 1st March 2020 |
| Sunday 5th April 2020 |
| Saturday 9th May 2020 |
| Wednesday 17th June 2020 - 5.30pm |
| Wednesday 8th July - 5.30pm |
| Saturday 8th August |
| Sunday 27th September |
| Wednesday 28th October - 5.30pm |
| Saturday 28th November |
How to book
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