SDI Boat Diver Course
The SDI (Scuba Diving International) Boat Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to dive safely from various types of boats. This course goes beyond the basics, ensuring you are comfortable with boat procedures, entry and exit techniques, and understanding boat-specific safety protocols. Whether you’re diving from a small craft or a liveaboard, the SDI Boat Diver certification prepares you to handle the unique challenges that come with boat diving.
At Dive Subculture Technical, we are committed to providing top-quality instruction that blends both recreational and technical diving perspectives. The Boat Diver course emphasizes practical skills, dive planning, and safety, ensuring you gain the confidence to dive from boats of any size. You’ll also develop the ability to manage your equipment efficiently, deal with currents, and navigate underwater while adjusting to conditions typical of boat diving.
What makes Dive Subculture Technical stand out is our instructors’ extensive experience in both recreational and technical diving. Whether you’re preparing for a leisurely reef dive or aiming to access deeper wrecks, our team offers insights that go beyond recreational standards. This dual approach ensures that you’re ready for various boat diving scenarios, including drift diving, offshore locations, and multi-dive expeditions.
Throughout the course, you’ll participate in both classroom and practical sessions, followed by open water training from a dive boat. You’ll learn key techniques such as safe water entry and exit, managing seasickness, and understanding boat etiquette to ensure smooth operations. Our instructors guide you step-by-step, providing hands-on experience to build your confidence and competence.
Upon completing the SDI Boat Diver Course, you’ll not only become comfortable diving from boats but also gain a deeper understanding of dive planning and safety at sea. This certification opens up opportunities for exciting new dive sites—whether it’s a drift dive from a catamaran or exploring offshore wrecks from a liveaboard.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from seasoned technical divers who are passionate about teaching.
Stunning Dive Locations
Train in the spectacular waters of Khao Lak, Malapascua and Yangon.
Personalized Learning
Enjoy small class sizes for tailored instruction and maximum attention.
Top-Quality Gear
Dive with state-of-the-art equipment that is meticulously maintained
SDI Boat Diver Course
The SDI Boat Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical equips divers with the knowledge and skills to confidently dive from various types of boats, from small vessels to large liveaboards. Boat diving offers access to some of the world’s best dive sites, but it also requires specific techniques and procedures. This course ensures you’re ready to manage these unique challenges, making each boat dive smooth, safe, and enjoyable.
This course is ideal for:
- Certified divers looking to expand their diving experiences by exploring boat-access-only dive sites.
- Divers interested in joining liveaboard trips, offshore expeditions, or multi-dive charters.
- Beginners who have little or no prior experience with boat diving.
- Photographers and videographers who want to improve their comfort during boat-based dives.
- Technical divers preparing for complex dives, such as wreck or drift diving from boats.
- Minimum age: 10 years old.
- Hold an SDI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognized agency.
- Be physically fit for diving activities.
The SDI Boat Diver course covers essential skills and knowledge, including:
- Boat Diving Procedures: Learn entry and exit techniques for different boat types (e.g., backward roll, giant stride).
- Safety Protocols: Understanding emergency equipment on board and reviewing boat safety procedures.
- Seasickness Management: Techniques for preventing and dealing with seasickness.
- Dive Planning and Navigation: Planning dives with current awareness, boat positioning, and communication with boat crew.
- Environmental Awareness: Understanding how to protect marine environments when diving from boats.
- Access to New Dive Sites: Explore reefs, wrecks, and deep-water sites only reachable by boat.
- Improved Safety and Confidence: Gain the skills to manage boat-specific challenges like currents and waves.
- Efficient Gear Management: Learn to organize and manage equipment on a crowded dive boat.
- Preparedness for Liveaboards: Get ready for multi-dive expeditions, including long offshore trips.
- Enhanced Diving Enjoyment: Focus on the dive experience with the knowledge that you are prepared for all aspects of boat diving.
- Knowledge Component: Complete all theoretical sections online or in-person with your instructor.
- Practical Training: Participate in boat-based training, including proper entry/exit techniques and safety procedures.
- Open Water Dives: Complete at least two open water dives from a dive boat.
- Skill Demonstration: Demonstrate proficiency in boat diving techniques under instructor supervision.
- Course Completion: Meet all course requirements to receive your SDI Boat Diver certification.
SDI Boat Diver Course Structure
📚 Course Structure
This course prepares divers for the unique challenges of boat diving by providing both theoretical and practical knowledge. Below is the breakdown of the course structure, including knowledge development, confined water sessions, and open water training.
During this phase, students gain theoretical knowledge to prepare for boat diving scenarios. The topics covered include:
- Types of Dive Boats: Understanding the features and layouts of various boat types, such as day boats and liveaboards.
- Entry and Exit Techniques: Learning how to perform entries like the giant stride and backward roll, as well as how to re-board safely.
- Safety Equipment on Board: Familiarization with oxygen kits, emergency equipment, and evacuation procedures.
- Dive Planning and Navigation: Working with boat crews to manage currents, drift diving, and surface marker buoy use.
- Managing Seasickness: Prevention tips and techniques to minimize discomfort during trips.
Delivery Method:
- Online self-study modules or in-person classroom sessions.
- Interactive quizzes to test knowledge.
- Discussions on boat etiquette and environmental protection.
In some cases, a confined water session may be included to help divers practice boat-specific skills. This session is typically held in a swimming pool or controlled environment.
Skills Practiced:
- Simulating boat entries like the giant stride and backward roll.
- Removing and donning equipment in the water near a platform or ladder.
- Managing buoyancy for controlled entries and exits.
- Communicating with a buddy and the dive crew using hand signals.
Goal:
To build comfort with boat-specific techniques before the open water dives.
The practical part of the course involves performing at least two open water dives from a dive boat. These dives are essential to apply the knowledge and skills learned during the theoretical and confined water phases.
Skills Demonstrated:
- Proper entry and exit from a boat in open water.
- Managing gear efficiently on the deck and in the water.
- Navigating underwater while dealing with surface currents.
- Deploying a surface marker buoy (SMB) to signal the boat during ascent.
- Executing safe ascents and descents near the boat.
Goal:
To ensure that divers can confidently handle the logistics, equipment, and safety aspects of boat diving in real-world conditions.
- Final Assessment: Divers must successfully demonstrate all required skills during the open water sessions.
- Certification: Upon completion, students receive the SDI Boat Diver certification, allowing them to participate in boat-based dives worldwide with confidence.
Course Duration - 1 to 2 Days
Academics 1 Day
Pool Session Not Applicable
Open Water 2 Dives
Highest Safety and Standards
Dive Subculture Technical is fully committed to your safety. We conduct our courses following the highest SDI Certifications
Certification, Unlimited Adventures
You’ll unlock access to dive sites worldwide, preparing you for exciting underwater journeys and lifelong exploration.
Personal Learning Experience
We tailor our instruction to match your learning pace and comfort level, ensuring every student builds confidence and skills.
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What's Included :-
At Dive Subculture Technical, we provide everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable learning experience. Our SDI Boat Diver Course ensures that you are fully equipped and prepared for your underwater adventure. Here’s what’s included:
Comprehensive Learning Materials
– Access to eLearning modules or printed manuals or through our DST App, covering the theory and fundamentals of diving.
– Classroom sessions (if applicable) for further discussion and Q&A with instructors.
Full Equipment Rental Use of premium scuba gear, including:
– Mask, fins, and snorkel
– Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
– Regulator with alternate air source and gauges
– Dive computer for real-time monitoring
– Wetsuit appropriate for the dive environment
Confined Water and Open Water Sessions
– Two open water dives at scenic dive sites, applying what you’ve learned under the supervision of our expert instructors.
Certification Fees and SDI Certification Card
– SDI Boat Diver certification card upon successful completion of the course, valid worldwide.
Logbook
– A dive logbook to document your training dives and track future dives, building your diving portfolio.
Refreshments and Surface Intervals
– Snacks and refreshments during surface intervals to keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day.
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