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PADI Drift Diver: eLearning



Take This Course If You Want to
  • Try drift diving with an instructor
  • Feel confident diving in a current
  • Learn about aquatic currents - causes and effects
Learn How to
  • Use surface signaling equipment
  • Stay close to your buddy
  • Make entries and descents in a current

Step One:
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


Step Two:
Open Water Checkouts With Your Instructor  (MUST BE SCHEDULED SEPARATELY, Additional Fee)

During two dives in a current, you’ll practice buoyancy control, navigation and buddy communication. Practice using a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB), float, line, reel, or other drift diving safety equipment.


Total time commitment: 1-2 days

Required Gear: Surface Marker Buoy, Reel, Float


Divers are responsible for dive site fees, air fills and any scuba gear required to complete certification.

Course prerequisites:
  • Open Water Scuba Diver, Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 12 with parental consent


Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Details: Comfort in water, ability to lift 20-30lbs.
Materials Included: Cylinders + Weights
Requirements: PADI Open Water Diver Certification or Equivalent Open Water Diver. Divers are responsible for gear rentals, dive fees, air fills. SMB, reel, float are required.
Instructor: Ryan Ricci
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