What you can expect to learn: The SDI Sidemount Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more: Gas management utilizing independent cylinders Equipment considerations Cylinder options Regulator options Buoyancy compensator device (BCD)/harness options Proper weighting Equipment configurations Communication Hand signals Problem solving Gas-sharing Gas hemorrhages Water entries Shore Boat S-Drills (specific to sidemount) Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include: Plan dive Test and check all equipment (depth gauges, bottom timers/watches and computers) Familiarization with area Descend to planed depth and not exceed any pre-planned limits Demonstrate the ability to safely manage gas in independent cylinders Monitor depth/time/air consumption, figure all times on slate Demonstrate ability to control buoyancy Attaching sidemount cylinders while Out of water On surface standing on bottom On surface in water to deep to stand At depth Perform gas switches Perform safety stops

What you can expect to learn: In-depth dive planning, advanced buoyancy control, gas management, situational awareness, proper trim, gear configuration and selection What?s in it for you: Exposure to in-depth dive planning, introduction to more advanced technical diving and equipment Opportunity to become a more proficient diver and expand on diver skills and knowledge

During this course, you will review natural aids such as sand ripples or reef formations, which can accurately predict your route. Tools such as mechanical or digital compasses are a surprising challenge to the novice but we will help you unravel the challenge and teach the practical skills and techniques you?ll need to use them effectively. This course is designed to give students a greater understanding and experience on how to properly navigate underwater using both natural and compass navigation. To complete this course, you must take the Underwater Navigation course at an additional cost of $96 which includes the tanks and weights.