Sharpen your underwater problem-solving skills with the PADI Search and Recovery Specialty course. It’s designed for divers who want to gain confidence in locating and lifting objects underwater while improving teamwork, communication, and precision. A mix of practical dives and theory prepares you to execute searches safely and efficiently.
Training begins with a classroom session covering the theory behind search patterns, recovery planning, and lift bag operation. You’ll learn techniques such as U-pattern, expanding square, and circular searches, understanding how and when to use each method to maximise efficiency.
Practical dives put theory into action across four open water sessions. Tasks involve locating and recovering objects of various sizes using lift bags while maintaining precise buoyancy control. Each dive builds on previous skills, refining positioning, timing, and communication, ensuring recovered items reach the surface safely.
Teamwork and problem-solving are central to the course. Instructors provide guidance on planning, executing, and evaluating searches in a way that is both safe and environmentally responsible. By the end, divers will be confident leading effective recovery operations in diverse conditions.
Littlehampton Marina serves as the base for this course, offering sheltered, calm waters ideal for practising precise search and recovery techniques. On-site facilities support equipment preparation, briefings, and post-dive debriefs.
Nearby coastal dive sites provide varied conditions, from shallow reefs to moderate depths. These environments give divers the opportunity to adapt skills to different underwater scenarios while observing local marine life responsibly.
A minimum Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent with at least 100 logged dives is required. A medical screening ensures readiness for physically demanding underwater exercises.
Comfort in the water and basic swimming ability are essential. Prior experience with scuba equipment is expected, and instructors offer hands-on coaching to refine techniques and build confidence throughout the dives.
Instructors combine extensive PADI certification experience with real-world diving knowledge, delivering focused, practical instruction that emphasises safety, confidence, and skill development.
Training takes place in small groups, allowing for personalised guidance at every stage. With modern equipment, well-chosen dive sites, and a supportive environment, divers gain effective, practical skills while enjoying a safe and engaging underwater experience.
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