Wreck Diver Course

Wreck diving offers something for underwater explorers of nearly every experience level. In this course, you will learn how to:

• Protect: Wrecks can, at times, be surprisingly fragile. Learn how to protect wrecks from damage by divers while at the same time learning how to reduce the risks to diver safety wrecks can pose.

• Preserve: Discover how to most responsibly share your discoveries with divers and nondivers alike, whether it is through research, the preservation of artifacts or simply letting things be so they can be enjoyed by others.

• Promote Understanding: Wreck diving is more enjoyable when you can uncover the origin and history of the wrecks you dive. Doing so also enhances your ability to share your discoveries with others.

Who?

Who Can Enroll? This course is open to divers who are:

• At least 15 years old.

• Certified to the Open Water Diver level or equivalent.

• Able to either answer No to all questions on the standard Medical History form or secure a physician’s approval prior to the start of class.

• Must have DAN Insurance.
  

What?

What is involved? This course consists of:

• Self study.

• 1 classroom session.

• 2 open water training dives.

Where and When?

Where and when do classes take place? Classes take place at the following places and times:

• Classroom sessions take place Monday through Friday for 1 night, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, at The Dive Shop. We also offer morning, afternoon, and weekend classes upon request.

• Local open-water training dives take place Saturday or Sunday, in the Great Lakes.
  

Starting dates include:

• May 19th, 2010
• July 19th, 2010
• August 25th, 2010
  

How Much?

How much does it cost? The course fee is $125.00 per person and includes:

• Instruction.
• Certification Card.

Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below, plus:

• Student Kit.
• Dive Charter Fee.

What Equipment?

What equipment will you need? Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below:

• Mask, snorkel, fins.
• Adequate exposure protection.
• One cylinder per dive, per day.
• Weight system, weights.
• Buoyancy Control Device (BC).
• Regulator/alternate air source.
• Depth gauge/timer or computer.
• Surface signal (safety tube).
• Cutting tool.
• Dive tables and slate.
• Lift Bag.
• Reel.

All of these items are available at The Dive Shop.

How to Enroll

Get Started Now: The best way to get started is to either call or visit The Dive Shop.

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