Drift Diver
The IANTD Drift Diver course teaches safe techniques to navigate and enjoy drift dives while providing instruction on using specialized equipment, proper gear maintenance, and handling specific emergencies related to drift diving.
Program Specifications
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
- Minimum Age: 12–14 years old (Junior Diver with parent/guardian authorization), 15 years old (with parent/guardian authorization), or 18 years old
- Prerequisites: Must be qualified as an IANTD Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Required Materials: IANTD Advanced Open Water Student Kit
- Equipment Requirements: Must fulfill all general Sport Diver Course equipment requirements (Single cylinder, Doubles with isolator valve, and Sidemount configurations allowed)
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Sessions
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe diver is our core training philosophy: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
