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How many dives do you need for cave diving?
This is a challenging and very exciting course that includes four training dives over at least two days. During your first open water dive you’ll practice line handling, reel use and emergency procedures without entering a cavern.
How do you become a cave diver?
Cave divers have to first get open water and advanced scuba diving certifications and be at least 18 years of age. After that, you start with a cavern diver course, which lets you explore overhead environments and enter caverns while remaining in the light zone.
What do you do after PADI Open Water?
After you’ve completed your Rescue diver course, you’ll continue on to PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you’ll be able to supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes.
How long does it take to become a cave diver?
“Most people do the course in two sections — the basic cave, or cave one, course, which is usually five or six days, then the full cave, or cave two, program, which takes another five or six days,” Bernot says. “By the end, students will have done anywhere from 16 to 24 dives in an overhead training environment.”
What gear do you need for cave diving?
The material of a dark mask absorbs any light that can seep into the mask and distract the diver from essential spots such as the entrance. Other necessary cave diving gear includes black, light and stiff fins, a dry suit or wetsuit, dive booties, small knives, masks, and flashlights.
How do I become a certified cave diver?
Generally speaking, you must first complete your Advanced Open Water course or one in which you become certified to dive to recreational limits of 130 feet (40 m). You will also need a Cavern certification, or a similar course that shows you’ve got experience in an overhead environment.
What’s after dive master?
Assisting a PADI Instructor during the training sessions for PADI courses. Conducting the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkeling program. Conducting the PADI Discover Local Diving experience.
Does padi eLearning expire?
PADI eLearning programs are valid for 12 months from the time you first log on. Prior to the end of this 12-month period, you’re reminded via email at 90 days and again at 60 days before the expiration date.
Is cave diving expensive?
You need to plan on additional costs of around $1000 for air or NITROX fills, admission to the various caves since some are on private land and others in state parks, of course unless you live there you will need a hotel room and food. The total cost could run from a low estimate of $7500, up to $12500.