Drysuit Diving
Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.
Students enrolling in the SSI Drysuit Diving course must:
- Complete the Student Diver Medical Questionaire and, if necessary, get their doctor's written permission prior to the first pool session.
- Have their Open Water Diver certification card or provide proof of certification.
- Complete the SSI Drysuit Diving digital learning materials, including the Final Exam online before your classroom, pool, and two open water dive sessions.
Please note that the Drysuit Diving course does not include use of a drysuit. If needed, drysuit rentals may be available. Please contact the store prior to booking the Drysuit Diving course if in need of renting a drysuit for the course.
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The course includes digital training materials, a digital certification card, use of a rental scuba cylinder, and weights for the duration of the course.
The course fee does not include the dive site access fee, which is paid directly to the dive operator at the lake.
Please note that all students must provide their own mask, fins, boots, and snorkel. All dive equipment must be scuba quality. If needed, these items may be purchased from Gulf Coast Scuba.
If needed, rental scuba equipment (Drysuit, Regulator, BC, and Computer) may be rented from Gulf Coast Scuba.
