Search and Recovery Diver Specialty
Learn how to locate and safely recover lost objects underwater using systematic search patterns, navigation techniques, and specialized recovery equipment.
Why Stuart Scuba? Small groups of no more than 4 divers per instructor ensure personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and a strong focus on safety
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Description
Take your diving skills further! Master underwater search techniques, compass navigation, search patterns, and the safe use of lift bags to locate and recover lost objects. Through practical, instructor-led training, develop the confidence and skills to plan and conduct organized underwater recovery operations while earning your SDI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty certification.
Price $395.00 per diver
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18 years, 15 with parental consent
- Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Minimum logged dives: No additional logged dives required
- Completed SDI paperwork and medical questionnaire
Duration
- Approximately 1 day, including:
- SDI eLearning and instructor review
- 2 open-water training dives
What's Included
- SDI specialty eLearning
- Professional instructor-led training
- SDI digital certification upon successful completion
- Tanks and weights
- Search and recovery training equipment
Not Included
- Personal mask, snorkel, fins, and boots
- Equipment: BCD, regulator, dive computer, and wetsuit
- Surface Market Buoy (SMB)
- Boat fees unless specifically included
- Transportation and personal expen
What You'll Learn
- Planning and organizing underwater search operations
- Compass navigation and distance estimation
- Circular, grid, and other systematic search patterns
- Using search lines, reels, and underwater signals
- Safe lift bag techniques and object recovery
- Managing buoyancy, visibility, and recovery hazards
Certification
Complete the required knowledge development, practical skills, and 2 open-water dives to earn your SDI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty certification, meeting current SDI standards.
