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PADI Search & Recovery Course

PADI Dive Centre based at Littlehampton Marina, West Sussex.

Dive into the thrilling world of underwater exploration and become a master of search and recovery with our comprehensive PADI Search and Recovery course. Designed to equip you with the skills and techniques necessary to locate and retrieve lost objects beneath the waves, this course is perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater capabilities and become invaluable assets in search and recovery operations.

PADI Search and Recovery course students practicing techniques for locating and retrieving submerged objects, enhancing their diving skills and safety awareness.

Course Highlights:

  • Advanced Search Techniques: Delve into various underwater search patterns and methodologies, including grid searches, circular searches, and expanding square searches, to effectively locate lost objects in diverse underwater environments.

  • Lift Bag Utilization: Learn the intricacies of using lift bags to safely raise objects from the seabed, mastering techniques for controlled ascents and managing buoyancy control devices underwater.

  • Real-World Scenarios: Engage in practical exercises and simulated search operations under the guidance of experienced PADI Instructors, providing you with hands-on experience in conducting successful search and recovery missions.

  • Information Gathering and Organization: Develop essential skills in gathering and organizing information to plan and execute efficient search operations, ensuring maximum effectiveness in locating lost items.

Course Prerequisites:

  • Basic medical screening clearance

  • Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

  • Age: 12 - 99

Cost: £275.00 per diver

Included:

  • Genuine PADI e-Learning materials

  • Four open water dives

  • Equipment rental

  • Certification fee with PADI

  • Air fills during the course.

Not Included:

  • Transport to and from the training venues

  • Overnight accommodation if required

  • Dive site entry fees

PADI Search and Recovery course students practicing techniques for locating and retrieving submerged objects, enhancing their diving skills and safety awareness.
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