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Be
certified as a PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Junior Scuba Diver,
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open Water Diver
or have equivalent ratings.
Be 10 years of age or older.
The Boat Dive from the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced
Plus
Course may be counted toward the certification requirements
for this spe-cialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting
the Speciality course. |
 Course
overview |
This
course covers the knowledge and techniques of boat diving.
The mini-mum number of recommended hours is 12, with time
being equally divided between knowledge development and actual
water-training sessions.
To conduct a Boat Diver Course the following is to be included:
the
planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and
hazards of boat diving.
proper
boat diving etiquette- storage of personal equipment, personal
conduct and considerations for care of the boat.
basic,
common boat terminology.
specific
boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
local
boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
specific
boat diving laws and/or ordinances.
overview
of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board private diving
vessels. |
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When
available and convenient, student divers interested in seamanship
and small boat handling should be directed to specialized
courses offered in this subject area (like those offered by
national coast guard units, power squad-rons,private schools,
colleges/universities, etc.).
However,
basic seamanship and small boat handling skills may be included
in the course at the discretion of the instructor.
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