Night, Navigation and Limited Visibility

While having great visibility and broad daylight is always desirable, it’s foolish to limit your diving to times and places where it exists. Additionally, there are creatures and phenomena you’ll see at night that it’s not possible to witness during the day. Also, if you can’t see your destination, you have to be able to navigate your way to it.

Night and limited visibility diving are similar in that your ability to see is restricted. At night you can communicate with dive lights; limited visibility may require personal contact or other means.

Underwater navigation may involve a lot more than just knowing how to use a compass. Much of the time, you can simply follow bottom contours and distinct landmarks. At other times, you may need to use guideline reels, buddy lines or other tools. We’ll show you how.

Our pool is uniquely equipped to make this course interesting and fun. We get students acclimated, then turn off the lights. The result is a realistic simulation of actual Limited Visibility/Night Diving conditions.

Who Can Learn? This course has the following prerequisites: Be at least 12 years old. Possess a minimum of Open Water Diver certification. Be able to either answer No to all of the questions on the RSTC Medical History form, or secure a physician’s approval prior to taking part.

What is Involved? This course consists of two classroom/pool sessions. If you would like to receive a Specialty Diver certification for this course, you must also complete two open-water training dives. Your instructor will have details.

Where Do You Learn? All training takes place right here at Harry’s Dive Shop (get directions). We are among the few dive centers in the country with our own indoor, heated swimming pool. This 16-foot-deep pool was designed specifically for diver training. It provides unbeatable convenience and enjoyment.

When Can You Learn? This course takes over two evenings. Each session meets from 6:00 until approximately 9:30 pm. Starting dates include: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Monday, August 6, 2012 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Monday, December 3, 2012 Please be aware that, while we make every effort to keep our listings accurate and up to date, you should always call the store to confirm starting dates and times.

How Much Does it Cost? The cost of this program is $(TBA) and includes: All instruction. Self-study materials. Students are responsible for supplying: Personal diving equipment (see list below). Certification card processing. Your instructor will have details and costs for the optional open-water training dives.

What Equipment Will You Need? students are responsible for supplying the following: Mask, snorkel, fins. Weight system, weights. Adequate exposure protection. One cylinder.* Buoyancy Control Device (BC).* Regulator/alternate air source.* *If you do not own these items, you can use ones from the rental department at Harry’s Dive Shop for the pool session.

Get Started Now:Just call or (better still) stop by Harry’s Dive Shop.

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