Night Diving and Navigation

Summary A major concern of newly certified divers is becoming disoriented. This weekend course teaches you to navigate with confidence. Additionally, you'll learn the skills necessary to enjoy a new underwater world - that of diving at night.

Course Outline

On a weeknight before the weekend at the coast, a theory lesson at the Scuba Store introduces students to the issues involved with night diving and/or limited visibility.

Friday evening at the coast sees our first night dive via a shore dive at Bawley Point. On Saturday morning, we practice natural navigational and compass navigation methods. That afternoon, more underwater navigation exercises. In the evening, instructor and students typically leave at dusk from Ulladulla for a 20m night boat dive at familiar "Home Bommie". There's a real sense of adventure heading out of the harbour at night, and a corresponding feeling of accomplishment upon our return.

On Sunday morning, a boat dive during which we'll put our newfound navigation techniques to the test by creating (and comparing) site maps. The course finishes in the afternoon with a summary and group discussion of the skills learned and experience gained.

Cost

• $245

• includes instruction and materials, and any equipment (if required) except torches and marker lights (cyalumes)

• does not include transport to the coast and weekend accommodation

Course Dates