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Navigation Specialty
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July 27 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm CDT
Learning to effectively find your way around underwater is an important skill for any diver. The Navigation program helps you understand natural navigation and how to integrate a compass into your diving. You will learn how to use a compass and other navigation techniques, to leave and return to a designated point.
Location
Conveniently located inside the 610 Loop, Oceanic Ventures is the perfect place to train and prepare for your next adventure!.
Prerequisites
To enroll in this program, you only need your Open Water or Junior Open Water Certification.
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| When is this program taught? | The Navigation Specialty may be taken as a stand-alone program or as a part of our Advanced Open Water Diver Program. The course is taught using an on-line component, a short academic session and then a pool session. The program is taught on the last weekend of the month. However, we can set-up a program to fit your schedule. Call Dive Mom for more details and to schedule a program. |
| What is the schedule for this program? | You will meet your instructor on Saturday morning to cover the main topics of the on-line materials and to do some land-based navigation drills. Then you will move to the pool to review how to use an underwater compass and to lear how to swim on a navigation course. |
| Who will benefit most from this program? | All divers can benefit from knowing how to effectively navigate underwater. |
| What equipment will I need? | Required Equipment beyond Basic System: Your instructor will work with you to determine what is best for your needs and goals (please wait and talk to your instructor prior to purchasing new equipment so you don’t purchase things you may not be able to use in the program). Specifically, you will need a compass (separate or a part of your wrist computer) a reel or spool, and a surface marker buoy. |
| Is there a special price for Club Aquarius members? | Club members receive a discount on the training. |
