PADI - Boat Handler
Want to drive a dive boat and have the skills to drop and recover divers safely? PADI’s Boat Handling course is a lot of fun and ideal for anyone wanting to learn about RIBs and how to drive them.
Course Type: Continuing Education
Booking Information: We offer this specialised course tailored to your needs. Get in contact with us to schedule your booking.
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About The PADI - Boat Diver Specialist Course
Want to drive a dive boat and have the skills to drop and recover divers safely? PADI’s Boat Handling course is a lot of fun and ideal for anyone wanting to learn about RIBs and how to drive them.
It is also a great way to get both divers and non-divers involved as no diving qualification is necessary to take part, you just need to be aged 14 or over.
You will be out and about in boats on both days of this two-day Skill Development Course, which includes a mix of four theory, two dry practical and three open-water practical sessions aboard a RIB. You will learn about the responsibilities of owning, towing and driving a boat, and how to launch and recover it.
What Your Learn
Key components of the PADI Boat Handler Course typically include:
- Boat Safety: Understanding safety procedures and guidelines for operating boats, including equipment checks, emergency procedures, and navigation.
- Navigation and Chartwork: Learning how to read nautical charts, plot courses, and use navigational tools like compasses and GPS devices.
- Boat Handling Skills: Developing practical skills for handling boats in various conditions, including anchoring, mooring, launching, and retrieving.
- Communication: Effective communication with divers, other boat operators, and shore support teams to ensure safe and coordinated diving operations.
- Dive Planning: Incorporating boat-related considerations into dive planning, such as selecting appropriate dive sites, managing dive profiles, and accounting for weather conditions.
- Equipment Familiarisation: Understanding the specific equipment and safety gear commonly used on diving boats, including oxygen supply systems, first aid kits, and emergency signaling devices.
- Emergency Procedures: Preparing for and responding to emergency situations, such as diver injuries, equipment malfunctions, or adverse weather conditions.
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 - PADI eLearning
Our team of PADI Instructors will teach you about the principles of boat handling.
- Learning time commitment: 4-5 hours
At The Uk Diving Academy
Step 2 - With Your Instructor
You will be out and about in boats on both days of this two-day course, which includes a mix of four theory, two dry practical and three open-water practical sessions aboard a RIB.
- Prerequisites: None
- Total time commitment: 2 days
- Minimum age: 14 years or older
More Information
PADI Boat Handler Specialist Course Prerequisites
The PADI Boat Handler course is open to anyone aged over 14 and it’s a great way to get non-divers involved, especially if they have family members who dive. No diving qualification is necessary to take part.
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
The Scuba Gear You Will Use During Your Course
None, this is a non diving course.
What's Included
- Course Tuition
- PADI eLearning
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Boat Fees.
- Transportation for you and your equipment.
After This Course
The first dive of the PADI Boat Handler Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - contact us today for finds out more about earning credit.
Your PADI Boat Handler Diver certification gets you one step closer to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver™. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite rating.
