PA20 (Plongeur autonome jusqu'à 20m) ANMP ou FFESSM

The PA20 (Autonomous Diver up to 20m) certification, offered by Haliotis Plongée, builds upon your foundational skills to enable independent exploration up to 20 meters. This advanced course, recognized by both ANMP and FFESSM standards, includes seven open water dives. These dives are meticulously designed to enhance your buoyancy control, refine navigation techniques using a compass, and solidify buddy procedures for safe, self-reliant diving. The curriculum also incorporates theoretical sessions focused on dive planning, comprehensive risk assessment, and crucial environmental awareness, ensuring you are well-prepared for autonomous underwater adventures. Haliotis Plongée, with a Google rating of 4.7, provides this training in English and French, catering to a diverse range of international divers.

The waters around the dive center offer a consistent sea temperature of 13.7°C, with monthly air temperatures ranging from 6.9°C in January to 18.8°C in August. While rainfall can be significant in winter months, with November seeing 96.3 mm, the summer months of June, July, and August offer more favorable conditions with less precipitation (75.4 mm, 62 mm, and 57.8 mm respectively). This climate allows for year-round diving opportunities, though specific dive site conditions and visibility can vary. The training environment is designed to prepare you for a variety of underwater scenarios.

To enroll in the PA20 course, you must be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed your PE20 (Level 1) certification. A prerequisite of at least 15 recent dives is also required, demonstrating a solid foundation in basic diving skills. Participants are expected to come equipped with their own dive computer, a surface marker buoy (SMB), a compass, and a dive light. These essential pieces of equipment are vital for safe navigation and communication during autonomous dives. Upon successful completion, you will receive your certification card, opening up new possibilities for exploring the underwater world independently within the 20-meter depth limit.

This PA20 certification serves as a logical next step for divers looking to gain more independence and confidence beneath the surface. It directly prepares you for exploring a wider array of dive sites that may not be accessible with a basic certification or require more advanced planning. The skills honed in this course, particularly in navigation and dive planning, are transferable to further advanced training, such as deep diving or specialized courses, allowing you to gradually expand your diving capabilities and explore more complex underwater environments.