Rebreather Discovery Diver

General Information

The Rebreather Discovery Program is designed to give prospective students an introduction to diving a approved rebreather in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an active Rebreather Instructor. During the Rebreather Discovery Program you learn the basics of diving a rebreather ranging from practical mechanics of a rebreather, review over basic gas physiology, introduce PO2 monitoring procedures, how to get off the rebreather underwater by “bailing out,” and more! Experience the first hand silence of diving a rebreather.

It is an opportunity to understand this equipment in more detail, learn about the benefits (and potential drawbacks) and discover the wonder of the truly silent underwater world!

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Provide proof of 10 logged open water dives to participate in the pool / confined water session of the program.
• Provide proof of 25 logged open water dives to participate in the open water session of the program.
• Nitrox Diver or equivalent.
• You will need to fill out a self-certification medical statement.
• If you have any medical conditions you think may prevent you from scuba diving, please feel free to contact us and we will try to be of assistance.

WHAT MAKES A CLASS DIFFERENT?

• More knowledge!
• More Practical Skills & Emergency Drills
• Focus on have better, more comfortable and safer divers

COURSE DURATION:

No less than 80 minutes in water training during 1 day in 2 dives.

WHAT'S IN THE COURSE?

Over the course of the theory and confined water session, students will cover areas such as:

• Brief Introduction on the History and Evolution of Rebreathers
• Practical Mechanics of the System
• Breathing gases
• Gas physiology
• System electronics
• PO2 monitoring
• Emergency procedures
• There will also be an introduction to basic yet fundamental skills of rebreather diving.

PRACTICE IN WATER:

Confined Water Sessions

• Survival Skills
• Practice of SCUBA diving equipment configuration including redundancy and streamlining
• CCR Emergencies ... and much more.

Open Water Sessions

• Out of Gas Scenario
• Regulator Failure Drill, Practice of ALL Emergency Scenarios and much more ...