Wreck Diver
Scuba Diver Advanced Diver Buoyancy Control Diver Rescue Oxygen Provider Wreck Diver Basic Nitrox Training Assistant Instructor
    

[NAUI Decal]New York Harbor has always been one of the world's most active ports. For centuries ships have fallen victim to fires, collision and human error, not to speak of revolutionary, civil and two world wars. Offshore New Jersey and Long Island are many hundreds of ship wrecks waiting to be explored. During two evenings of lectures you'll learn about proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards of wreck diving in fresh and salt water.

Deal with Contingencies[Equipment Setup]

bulletSet up your own ascent line with a lift-bag
bulletHassle free safety stops with your jon-line
bulletFind your way with a penetration reel
bulletDeal with out-of-air emergencies inside a wreck

Skills are trained during two 2 fresh water dives, followed by a minimum of 2 boat dives.

Special Wreck Techniques

bulletPractice anti-silt finning
bulletProper wreck penetration
bulletPlan your depth limits based on inert gas narcosis and O2 threshold
bulletAir management according to the rule of "thirds"
bulletSharing air in restricted space
bulletEquipment setup
bulletBoat diving etiquette

Course Requirements

Certification Level
NAUI Openwater/II or NAUI Advanced certified diver,
minimum 10 cold water dives (outside training or certification),
18 years of age
Tuition
$250.00,
includes NAUI Certification (optional decals and wall certificate available.)
Equipment
Complete personal dive equipment (no rentals), cylinder no smaller than 80 ft3 (may be rented), pony bottle or twin-cylinders, 2 first stages, 2 second stages, 2 lights, wreck penetration reel with at least 250 ft. line, NAUI or DCIEM dive tables, lift bag
 

 

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