PADI Sidemount Diver
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PADI Sidemount Diver

Offered by Thalassa Diving Academy

Ptolemaḯda, Western Macedonia

estimated price€250.00

Course Description

The PADI Sidemount Diver specialty course at Thalassa Dive is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to configure and dive with two cylinders attached to your sides. This configuration offers enhanced flexibility and allows access to tighter underwater spaces, opening up new possibilities for exploration. The course typically involves a minimum of four dives, with practical sessions conducted at local dive sites chosen for their suitability for sidemount techniques. You will learn about the specific equipment requirements, proper weighting, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures unique to sidemount diving. Thalassa Dive, a PADI-affiliated center, ensures all training adheres to the highest safety standards set by the certifying agency.

While specific monthly climate data for the dive locations near Thalassa Dive is not provided in the input, this region generally offers good visibility suitable for technical diving specialties like sidemount. The underwater topography often features interesting formations and marine life, providing engaging environments for practicing sidemount skills. The water temperature can vary, so understanding seasonal changes is beneficial for comfort and equipment choices. Thalassa Dive's experienced instructors will guide you through these conditions, ensuring you can confidently manage your sidemount setup and enjoy the unique advantages it offers for exploring wrecks, reefs, and overhead environments.

What's included

  • PADI certification
  • manual
  • gas
  • use of boat
  • equipment

Requirements

  • At least 15 years old
  • Open Water Diver certification

Dive sites used in the course

Where you'll practice during training

Cueva de los Tiburones Jardín de Coral Bajada del Cabo Arrecife de las Morenas

Required equipment

Traje húmedo 5 mmABC (máscara, snorkel, aletas) — opcional propioLinterna de mano (opcional)

Instructor & language

Instructor:student ratio
1:4
Course language
Spanish

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