Waves, Tides and Currents
Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!
Students enrolling in the SSI Waves, Tides & Currents 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 Waves, Tides & Currents digital learning materials, including the Final Exam online or on the SSI Application prior to your classroom / pool session.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course includes digital training materials, digital certification card, and if completed locallay, the use of rental scuba cylinder and weights for the duration of the course.
Course fee does not include dive site access fee, which is paid directly to the dive operator at the lake.
Please note that all students must own their mask, fins, boots and snorkel. All dive equipment must be dive quality. If needed, these items may be purchased from Gulf Coast Scuba.
If needed, rental scuba equipment (Regulator, BC, Computer, and Wetsuit) may be rented from Gulf Coast Scuba.
