Description

Designed to update and review the knowledge and skills of divers who have been out of the water for a while, so you can get back to diving safely and with confidence. Whether it’s been a few months or a few years, this program refreshes the essentials at a comfortable pace. It includes a knowledge review to sharpen your understanding of dive theory and procedures, plus at least one in-water training dive to rebuild your comfort, buoyancy and core skills under the guidance of a professional. It’s the perfect way to shake off the rust before a big trip, and it can serve as a springboard back into regular diving or straight into continuing education.

The SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Program is designed to update and review the knowledge and skill level of an inactive diver. SDI encourages the use of this program for instructors, assistant instructors, and resorts or dive facilities that have questions regarding the diving history of an individual. This program can also be used as a catalyst for continuing education programs.

Dives included: 1 dive (confined or open water, or both); a second dive is optional.

Prerequisites

• Current or prior entry-level scuba certification (e.g., Open Water Scuba Diver)
• Complete a medical statement — physician approval where relevant
• Desire to refresh skills after time out of the water

What You Will Learn

• Review of dive theory, planning, and safety procedures
• Refresher of equipment assembly and care
• Rebuilding buoyancy control and trim
• Practicing core skills: mask clearing, regulator recovery, air sharing
• Updating knowledge on current best practices
• Renewed confidence and comfort in the water

Required Equipment

• Mask, snorkel, and fins
• Exposure suit appropriate to conditions
• BCD, regulator with alternate air source and SPG
• Weight system and dive computer

Course Requirements & Standards (SDI)

• Includes a knowledge review and at least one in-water training dive
• Conducted under an active SDI professional
• Confined or open water as appropriate to the diver’s needs
• Not a certification level — a currency/skills update program

After This Course

A great springboard back into regular diving or straight into continuing education such as SDI specialties or Advanced Diver.