PADI
DRYSUIT DIVER

Dive All Year!

Did you know that winter brings some of the best diving conditions to Sydney?

Stay warm and enjoy fabulous diving all year round by learning how to dive in a drysuit. Diving ‘dry’ offers a new level of comfort and it’s easy to learn.

Course Details

The PADI Drysuit Diver Course consists of a short theory session covering drysuit features and benefits, selection, care and management; followed by practical in-water training to practice donning procedures, proper weighting, balance, buoyancy control, accident prevention and emergency skills.

The course includes your PADI eLearning,confined water training, shore dives, transportation (if required) andyour PADI Drysuit Diver Certification.

After successful completion of your training dives you will become a certified PADI Drysuit Diver!

Theory

Complete your eLearning at home before your course.

Practical Workshop

8am to 5pm. Course Introduction and theory at Dive Centre Bondi. Confined water training combined with two shore dives in a drysuit.

Equipment

All equipment is included in the course cost with the exception of mask, snorkel, fins and a drysuit. These are personal items and for comfort, hygiene and safety reasons we find students prefer to have their own. Our professional staff can help you to find equipment that fits properly and suits your requirements. Alternatively, all of these items can be rented for $50 ($25 for mask, snorkel, fins, $25 for a drysuit). As a Dive Centre Bondi Student you unlock a 10% discount off everything in store! (excluding Santi).

Prerequisites

  • The minimum age to participate is 12 years old (a parent's or guardian's consent is required for participants under 18 years old.)
  • Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, or hold an equivalent certification from another recognised certification agency.
  • You must be cleared as medically fit to dive by completing a Medical Statement prior to your course starting. If any questions are flagged as "Yes" you need to gain medical clearance from a doctor. Please ensure you complete this Medical Statement before the start of your course.