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DRIFT DIVER

Be a leader who mentors and motivates others. Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world. 

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

Course prerequisites:

  • SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 12 with parental consent

Course includes:

  • Academics: 

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 in water training, or whenever you have a question. eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours


  • Open Water Checkouts: 
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

  • Recognition of Completion: Certificate, Hard Copy of C-Card, Electronic C-Card