If novelty and diving quietly appeal to you, then try the Semi-closed Rebreather course.

The Fun Part

The main feature of a semi-closed rebreather is the reduced bubbles and silence it offers, which allows you to get closer to shy wildlife.

What You Learn

Through the Semi-closed Rebreather Specialty course you learn the special procedures for semi-closed rebreather scuba diving. This includes special dive planning, organization, procedures and potential hazards, many of which differ significantly from conventional (open circuit) scuba.


It specifically focuses on the features, accessories, maintenance and proper use of the Draeger Semi-closed Rebreather. You make at least one confined water dive and at least three open water dives to learn:

  • Advantages and disadvantages of the rebreather
  • Assembly, disassembly and maintenance
  • Dive planning and emergency procedures with semi-closed rebreathers.

The Scuba Gear You Use

You get to try the semi-closed rebreather, of course. You also need your basic scuba gear.

Prerequisites

You must be a

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Or a PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization) with proof of at least 10 logged dives beyond open water training dives
  • PADI Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization).

 

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