Deep Diving Specialty

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty course offered by Chesapeake Bay Diving provides essential knowledge and skills for divers looking to safely explore beyond the standard recreational limits, typically between 18 and 40 meters (60-130 feet). This specialty focuses on the physiological effects of deeper dives, including nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness, and the specialized equipment and procedures required. You will learn meticulous dive planning, gas management, and emergency procedures relevant to deep diving.

Training involves classroom sessions covering the theory of deep diving, followed by practical open water dives under direct instructor supervision. Chesapeake Bay Diving emphasizes conservative dive profiles and adequate safety margins, teaching you to meticulously monitor depth, time, and gas supply. The course ensures you are prepared for the unique challenges of deep environments, including proper ascent techniques and safety stops.

This specialty is designed for certified divers who wish to visit deeper reefs, explore larger shipwrecks, or access other sites that lie beyond typical recreational depths. It serves as a crucial step towards more advanced diving, requiring a solid understanding of risk management and dive physics. By completing this course, you gain the confidence and competence to plan and execute deep dives responsibly.

Chesapeake Bay Diving is committed to providing high-quality training, with instructors certified by SSI. While specific details on dive site locations for this specialty are not provided, the curriculum is structured to prepare you for a variety of deeper environments. The course aims to enhance your diving capabilities and open up new possibilities for exploration.