PADI - Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Diver
Many divers wouldn't think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB, and in some locations it's considered required safety equipment.) Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course.
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 Deep Diver Specialist Course
Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB..
What Your Learn
Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:
Take This Course If You Want To
- Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB
- Learn about diffrent types of DSMB
Learn How To
- Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.
- Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.
- Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.
- Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 - PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
At The Uk Diving Academy
Step 2 - With Your Instructor
During four dives with a PADI Instructor, you'll practice descents, buoyancy and safety stops. Through hands-on exercises, you'll discover how deep dives affect color, physical objects and your brain.
- Prerequisites: PADI (Jr) Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
- Total time commitment: 1-2 days
- Minimum age: 12 years or older
More Information
PADI DSMB Diver Specialist Course Prerequisites
You need to be a PADI (Jr) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old to enroll in the DSMB Diver course.
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
We will provide all your core scuba diving equipment during your course including:
- Buoyancy Device
- Regulator
- Scuba Cylinder
- Weight System & Weights
- Scuba Diving Computer
- Scuba Diving Fins
During your course, we will include rental of all of the above core dive gear items only. You will be required to collect your core dive gear prior to the open water training dives from us.
What's Included
- Course Tuition
- PADI eLearning
- Basic Equipment Hire
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day
- Transportation for you and your equipment
- Subsequent air fills on open water dives payable directly to site
After This Course
The first dive of the PADI DSMB Diver Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - contact us today for finds out more about earning credit.
Your PADI DSMB Diver certification gets you one step closer to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver™. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite rating.
