The purpose of this course is to acquaint a diver with the necessary procedures and knowledge to safely dive from shore. The focus of this specialty must be on how to handle different types of surf and shore conditions. Many great dive sites are accessible form the shore and do not require the use of a boat but do require some basic techniques and information how to execute the dives safely.

Who this course is for:
The certified diver looking for more information to perform dives proficiently from the shore/beach, various types of entries and exits.

Course Duration:
Courses should not be treated as a race or something that can be skipped through quickly. Please remember training does not guarantee certification, we need to ensure you fully understand the training and will be a safe diver on certification. We follow a loved one clause that when certified we would be happy you could safely dive with one of our loved ones.

The e-learning and academic portion of this course should be completed before starting in water training and exercises. The duration of this piece is dependant on your availability. During this time our instructors are on hand to assist with questions or any element you may struggle with.
For many courses the swimming pool or confined water sessions give us time to practice and carry out skills in a controlled environment. We do not fix specific number of pool sessions as it is dependant on your comfort level with skills before moving to open water.
The open water element is again determined more by time in water rather than number of dives. We prefer longer dives building experience rather than quick short 20 minute ‘dips’.
We will strive to meet your timelines and requirements where possible and will always be dependant on student availability to attend sessions.

Course prerequisites & forms:
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
Forms:
Medical Form
Liability Release

What you can expect to learn:
What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Shore and Beach Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
Dive planning
Map of shore
Compass review
Navigation
Emergency procedures
Surface emergencies, no scuba
Scuba emergencies
Rescue procedures
Review of lifesaving skills
Shore diving procedures
Set-up
Navigation aids
Land marks
Site assessment
Special procedures, i.e. keeping the water in fin pockets to wash off feet in sand
Diving procedures
Use of the dive flag
Float handling and line attachment
Surf zone considerations
Buddy procedures
Things to do off the beach
Underwater collecting and hunting
Photography
Wreck diving
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

Site selection
Dive planning
Assess current site conditions and potential changes
Navigation review
Surf procedure practice
Descend
Compass check and underwater compass use
Natural navigation check and underwater use of natural navigation techniques
Float control
Ascend
Return to beach
Exit

What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
The diving activities approximate those of training
The areas of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training
*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in Shore and Beach diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
Also, the SDI Shore and Beach Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program.

How to take this course?
Availability to start every week.
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Price & Value:
SDI Shore/Beach Diver – €145,00
*Fully inclusive of all e-learning, equipment required for the course, training and certification on successful completion.

We focus on and are proud of the skill level, knowledge, decision making, experience and readiness of divers to dive at levels which they have been trained. We want to invest in you, your safety and ability to dive, then come home with amazing stories.

Our courses are priced as such and we do not hide additional costs. We are are very flexible for training, especially in terms of dates or location as we know we all have busy lives and work commitments. However if for reasons outside of weather, illness or other such emergencies a course/training can not be completed in the standard training schedule we will charge for extra days at €150,00 per day.