Wreck Diver

This program develops wreck diving skills within the limits of daylight penetration. It emphasizes self-responsibility, line handling, spatial awareness, and risk management specific to wreck overhead environments.

Program Specifications

  • Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
  • Age Requirements:
    • 15 years old (with parent or guardian authorization) or 18 years old
  • Prerequisites:
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
    • Proof of a minimum of 10 logged dives
  • Required Materials: IANTD Wreck Diver Student Kit
  • Equipment Requirements:
    • Comply with all Equipment Requirements specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview
    • Cylinder setup: Single cylinder with dual outlet valve, double cylinders with dual outlet manifold, OR Sidemount configuration
    • Primary and safety reels, primary and backup lights

Course Structure

  • Academic Sessions
  • Land Drills
  • Confined Water Sessions
  • Wreck Dive Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as: WATER

  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

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