SCUBA Diving
IN THIS LESSON
Day 4-5: Adventure dives
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course builds on the foundational skills from Open Water and consists of five Adventure Dives, each introducing new challenges and techniques to expand divers’ capacity.
1. Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive
Refine buoyancy control to glide effortlessly, reduce air consumption, and protect fragile marine life. Skills include:
Fine-tuning weight and trim
Hovering in various positions
Streamlining equipment for efficient movement
2. Underwater Navigation Dive
Learn to find your way underwater using both natural and compass navigation. Skills include:
Compass use for straight-line and square patterns
Estimating distance and kick-cycle counting
Combining navigation techniques for return routes
3. Boat Dive
Gain experience diving from different types of boats and understand essential safety and etiquette. Skills include:
Boat entries and exits
Using surface lines and equipment setup in tight spaces
Managing gear and communication in a boat environment
4. Deep Dive
Explore deeper environments safely, to a maximum depth of 30 metres. Skills include:
Gas management and narcosis awareness
Buoyancy adjustment and descent/ascent control
Recognizing color and pressure effects at depth
5. DSMB (Delayed Surface Marker Buoy) Dive
Develop practical safety and communication techniques for open-water conditions. Skills include:
Preparing and deploying a DSMB from depth
Managing line and reel handling
Using DSMBs for surface signaling and drift diving
Outcome
After completing all five dives, participants earn the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, expanding their diving limits and opening access to specialty and professional-level training.