Dry Suit Diver

Expand your diving capabilities with Aquanautics' PADI Dry Suit Diver specialty course. This program is designed for certified PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers aged 10 and up, allowing you to explore colder waters and extend your diving season comfortably. Unlike wetsuits, a dry suit seals you from the water, maintaining warmth even in surprisingly chilly conditions. The course can be integrated with your PADI Open Water course, enabling you to complete quarry training in a dry suit.

Academics for this specialty include PADI Drysuit Diver e-Learning, which typically takes 2-4 hours to complete and has an additional cost. The practical portion involves mastering buoyancy control using the dry suit's air properties and understanding associated diving procedures. Aquanautics emphasizes that purchasing a dry suit and undergarment package may even allow this class to be taken for free, offering significant value.

The course includes essential confined water dives and two open water dives. Key skills covered are proper donning and doffing of the dry suit, precise buoyancy management, and specific safety protocols for dry suit diving. This specialty is an excellent choice for divers aiming to discover new environments or simply enhance comfort during dives in cooler water temperatures. Your first dry suit dive can also count as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

While Aquanautics does not rent dry suits, students will need to rent or purchase one prior to the class. This specialty is ideal for those looking to push their boundaries and enjoy diving year-round. The PADI Dry Suit Diver certification unlocks opportunities for diving in regions and seasons previously inaccessible with a wetsuit, making it a valuable addition to any diver's training portfolio.