PADI DSMB DIVER

Many divers wouldn’t think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB, and in some locations it’s considered required safety equipment. Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

PADI JUNIOR OPEN WATER CERTIFIED OR EQUIVALENT AND MUST BE 10 YEARS OLD+

DURATION: ONE DAY COURSE X 2 DIVES

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.