{"id":16518,"date":"2025-04-29T14:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/sdi-speciality-courses\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:53:31","slug":"sdi-speciality-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/sdi-speciality-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"SDI Speciality Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7808&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Enhance and deepen your scuba diving training<\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"115\">After gaining experience as an Open Water Diver, you\u2019ll likely feel the desire to deepen your scuba diving journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"232\">SDI\/TDI speciality courses teach you the techniques and provide the tools to expand your exploration opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>Check out the available courses and choose the one that interests you most.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI ADVANCED BUOYANCY DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Perfect your buoyancy!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"42\">SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver Course<\/strong> is aimed at:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"192\">Certified divers who wish to <strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"134\">improve and\/or refine their buoyancy control<\/strong> to help <strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"191\">prevent damage to the underwater environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"221\"><strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"219\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"342\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"295\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"295\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"342\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"342\">Minimum age: 18, or 10 with parental consent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"435\">The SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver course provides an in-depth focus on the following aspects:<\/p>\n<h2>Why is buoyancy so important?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\">Not touching marine life helps protect the environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"91\">Less effort means more fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"139\">Lower air consumption increases dive time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"203\">Better buoyancy makes it easier to take photos and videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"274\">Proper buoyancy and good trim help avoid contact with the seabed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"><strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"297\">Course programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"678\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"328\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"328\">Scuba equipment assembly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"364\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"364\">Pre-dive check and bubble check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"403\">Performing a pre-dive weight check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"426\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"426\">Controlled descent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"449\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"449\">Hovering exercises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"486\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"486\">Fine-tuning using breath control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"524\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"524\">Fine-tuning using BCD or dry suit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"566\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"566\">Near-bottom exercises without contact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"588\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"588\">Controlled ascent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"626\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\">Safety stop at -5 m for 3 minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"678\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"678\">Final ascent to the surface at 1 metre per minute<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"739\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"737\">Minimum requirements for SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"792\">Efficiently complete all open water requirements<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"792\">Demonstrate reliable buoyancy control techniques<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI COMPUTER NITROX<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nitrox_diver_course-sdi.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Dive longer and increase safety with Nitrox certification<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"34\">SDI Computer Nitrox Course<\/strong> allows you to <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"89\">breathe oxygen-enriched gas mixtures<\/strong> ranging from 22% to 40%.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"199\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"135\">What is Nitrox?<\/strong><br data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\" \/>It\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"198\">breathable gas with more oxygen and less nitrogen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The benefits of Nitrox<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">Nitrox mix contains less nitrogen<\/strong> than standard compressed air.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\">It <strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"124\">reduces issues related to nitrogen narcosis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\">It <strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"156\">increases bottom time<\/strong> compared to air at the same depth.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\">It <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"227\">shortens surface intervals<\/strong> between dives.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\">It&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"288\">ideal for those who love to travel<\/strong> and dive <strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"322\">multiple times a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"436\">This course provides divers with the <strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"386\">skills and knowledge<\/strong> necessary to <strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"435\">enjoy safe and fun Nitrox dives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"478\"><strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"476\">During the course, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"522\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"522\">How to <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"507\">analyse the mix<\/strong> in your tank<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"585\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"585\">How to <strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"561\">set the oxygen percentage<\/strong> on your dive computer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"643\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"643\">How to <strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"617\">plan dive profiles<\/strong> based on the oxygen mix<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"700\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"700\">How to <strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"669\">manage dives<\/strong> within depth and time limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"765\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"765\">How to <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"737\">appreciate the benefits<\/strong> of oxygen-enriched mixtures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"906\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Sign up today for the SDI Computer Nitrox Course with Diving Group Portofino.<br data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\" \/>The Portofino Marine Protected Area is waiting for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI ADVANCED ADVENTURE DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SDI-Diver-Swimming-Through-Large-Wreck-Photo-2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Broaden your scuba diving knowledge<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"173\">If you\u2019ve completed your <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"58\">Open Water Scuba Diver course<\/strong> and are now ready to expand your knowledge, then the <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"151\">SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Course<\/strong> is perfect for you!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"173\">The SDI Advanced Adventure course gives you an <strong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"268\">overview of five different SDI specialties<\/strong>, unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/sdi-advanced-scuba-diver\/\"><strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"312\">Advanced Scuba Diver Course<\/strong><\/a>, which requires you to <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"370\">complete four full specialties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"504\">Two of the required specialties are <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"423\">Deep Diver<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"448\">Navigation Diver<\/strong>, which are the foundation of continuing scuba training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"534\">Other specialties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"563\">Perfect Buoyancy Diver<\/strong> (Advanced Buoyancy Control)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/corso-recreational-sidemount\/\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"615\">Sidemount Diver<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"638\">Dry Suit Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"668\">Computer Nitrox Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"688\">Wreck Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"727\">Night\/Limited Visibility Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"759\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Search &amp; Recovery Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>This course is designed to introduce you to each of the five selected specialties<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"116\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"116\">One dive for each of the chosen specialties may count towards the completion of a full speciality certification.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"147\"><strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"145\">Who this course is for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"402\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"239\">Any certified open water diver who <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"237\">wants to expand their scuba knowledge and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"320\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"320\">Any certified open water diver who <strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"318\">wants to advance their scuba training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"402\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"402\">Any certified open water diver who <strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"402\">wants an introduction to SDI specialties<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"429\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"584\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"488\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"488\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"453\">18<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"486\">10 with parental consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"584\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"584\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, or SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"679\"><em>*Note: <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"624\">Junior divers (ages 10\u201315)<\/strong> may only take specialties approved for their age group<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Limits for junior divers:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Deep dive:<\/strong> the maximum depth for divers aged 10\u201315 is 21 metres \/ 70 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"93\">Dry suit:<\/strong> minimum age 12 years<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"149\">Wreck (limited penetration):<\/strong> minimum age 15 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>What you can expect to learn:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"74\">overview of the SDI Deep Diver and SDI Navigation Diver specialties<\/strong><br data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\" \/>A <strong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"148\">basic introduction to three additional specialties of your choice<\/strong>, as an entry point into that specific area of diving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Some of the in-water skills include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Successfully perform the listed skills for diving in one of the three chosen specialties, as well as in both core specialties in open water<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\"><strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"158\">Deep Diver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Test and check all equipment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Familiarise yourself with the dive site<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Descend to the planned depth<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Do not exceed the established limits<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Follow the dive plan to a maximum depth of 30 metres<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Divers aged 10 to 15 must not exceed 21 metres<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Ascend to the safety stop<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Exit the water and log the dive<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\"><strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"512\">Open Water Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\">Establish a reference point, plan the dive, and enter the water from shore\/boat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\">Practise the out-and-back technique on the surface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\">Perform square and triangle patterns on the surface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Execute a square pattern on the bottom<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Execute a triangle pattern on the bottom<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Ascend to the safety stop<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"160\">Exit the water and log the dive<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u2019s in it for you?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"62\">An opportunity to <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"60\">experience different SDI specialties<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"132\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"132\">Continue building your <strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"130\">scuba education, skills, and knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"202\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"202\">Possibility to <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"200\">enrol in and complete the selected specialties<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"287\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"287\">Upon successful completion, the option to <strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"287\" data-is-last-node=\"\">enrol in the SDI Rescue Diver course<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Minimum requirements for SDI Advanced Adventure Diver:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"186\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"186\">Successfully complete the appropriate SDI Advanced Adventure Diver knowledge assignments with a <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"122\">minimum score of 80%<\/strong>, followed by <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"166\">100% review and correction<\/strong> by the instructor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"239\">Efficiently complete <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"237\">all course requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"315\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"315\">Demonstrate <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"284\">mature and sound judgement<\/strong> in dive planning and execution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do you want to enrich your scuba diving experience?<\/h2>\n<p>Explore five different specialties of the SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course with us in the Portofino Marine Protected Area.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI DEEP DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SDI-Divers-Exploring-Ocean-Photo-13.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Explore deeper dive sites<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"186\">If you want to see <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"48\">beautiful gorgonian walls<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"60\">wrecks<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"94\">deep-dwelling marine life<\/strong>, this course will train and qualify you to <strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"185\">dive safely to a maximum depth of 40 metres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"217\"><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"215\">Who this course is for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"331\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"284\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"284\">Divers who want to <strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"282\">expand their scuba knowledge and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"331\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"331\">Divers looking to <strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"331\">improve their training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"384\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"382\">During the Deep Diver Course, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"565\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"414\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"414\">How to <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"412\">plan your dive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"485\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"485\">How to <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"452\">manage your dive profile<\/strong> within no-decompression limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"511\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"509\">Safety procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"537\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"537\"><strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"535\">Managing narcosis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"565\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"565\"><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"565\">Gas supply management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"588\"><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"586\">Topics covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"737\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"613\">Equipment required<\/strong> for deep diving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"677\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"677\"><strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"660\">Physics and physiology<\/strong> of deep diving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"721\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"721\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"704\">Emergency procedures<\/strong> for deep dives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"737\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"737\"><strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"737\">First aid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"763\"><strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"761\">Open Water Dive 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"797\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"797\">Full equipment test and check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"816\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"816\">Pre-dive check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"833\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"833\">Bubble check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"884\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"884\">SAC (Surface Air Consumption) rate calculation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"949\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"949\">Controlled descent to planned depth without exceeding limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"993\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"993\">Maximum depth for first dive: 30 metres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\">Ascend to safety stop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1050\">Deploy surface marker buoy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1105\">Ascend from 5 metres at a rate of 1 metre per minute<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1129\">Open Water Dive 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1165\">Full equipment test and check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1184\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1184\">Pre-dive check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1201\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1201\">Bubble check<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1266\">Controlled descent to planned depth without exceeding limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1342\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1342\">Perform a <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1302\">simulated emergency<\/strong> assigned underwater by the instructor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1399\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1399\">Follow the dive plan to a maximum depth of 40 metres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1425\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1425\">Ascend to safety stop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1456\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1456\">Deploy surface marker buoy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1511\">Ascend from 5 metres at a rate of 1 metre per minute<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1647\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1647\">Upon completing the course, you\u2019ll have received the training needed to dive beyond 18 metres, up to a maximum depth of 40 metres.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1684\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1682\">Minimum requirement to enrol:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1723\">Advanced Adventure certification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1856\">The <strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1782\">gorgonians of the Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong> are waiting for you!<br data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\" \/><strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1856\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Sign up now for the Deep Diver Course with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI WRECK DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SDI-Diver-Exploring-Small-Wreck-Photo.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Dive into underwater history!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\">With the <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"35\">SDI Wreck Diver course<\/strong>, you\u2019ll learn how to use the <strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"90\">appropriate equipment<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"109\">techniques<\/strong> used during wreck diving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"240\">This course can be taught <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"186\">without penetration<\/strong> (2 dives), or <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"229\">with limited penetration<\/strong> (3 dives).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"353\"><strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"265\">Limited penetration<\/strong> is defined as swimming <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"333\">within or through the ambient light zone<\/strong> of the entry point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"382\"><strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"380\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"845\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"431\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"415\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver<\/strong> or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"512\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"512\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"453\">18<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"486\">15 with parental consent<\/strong> for limited penetration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"589\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"589\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"556\">10 with parental consent<\/strong> for the non-penetration course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"709\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"709\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"620\">Junior Open Water Divers<\/strong> are not allowed to participate in penetration dives or dives deeper than <strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"707\">18 metres<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"845\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"845\">Divers must have a <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"770\">deep diving specialty certification<\/strong> or be able to show <strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"813\">proof of experience<\/strong> for dives deeper than 18 metres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"867\"><strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"867\">Why dive wrecks?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"904\"><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"902\">Topics covered in the course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"928\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"928\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"926\">Surface support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"973\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\">Communication<\/strong>, when and if necessary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1028\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"996\">Backup equipment<\/strong> (lights, cutting tools, mask)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1056\">Redundancy procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1077\">Buddy system<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1101\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1099\">Buddy contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1135\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1135\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1133\">Contact in low visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1196\"><strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1159\">Pre-dive planning<\/strong> using charts and other information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1227\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1225\">Navigation and mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1257\">Use of <strong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1255\">slate\/wetnotes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1294\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1294\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\">Pre-dive marking and signage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1324\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1322\">Determining direction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1345\">Disorientation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1366\"><strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1364\">Lost buddy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1394\">Primary light failure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1425\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1425\"><strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1423\">Emergency procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1455\"><strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1453\">Low visibility diving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1503\">Importance of <strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1501\">primary and backup lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1532\">Proper <strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1530\">use of lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1599\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1599\"><strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1551\">Night vision<\/strong> and not shining lights into your buddy\u2019s eyes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1624\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1624\"><strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1622\">Spools and reels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1643\">Types of lines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1682\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1682\"><strong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1680\">Primary and secondary tie-offs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1775\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1775\"><strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1716\">Line handling and retrieval<\/strong> (must be practised on land before performing underwater)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1803\"><strong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1801\">Directional markers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1840\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1840\"><strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1838\">Special emergency procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1871\"><strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1869\">Safe wreck penetration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1893\"><strong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1891\">Wreck mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1930\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1930\"><strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1928\">Wreck structure and features<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1965\"><strong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1965\">Psychological considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2033\">A <strong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2003\">comprehensive specialty course<\/strong> for wreck diving enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2161\"><strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2051\">Sign up now!<\/strong><br data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\" \/>You\u2019ll do your course dives on the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/relitti\/mohawk-deer\/\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2117\">Mohawk Deer wreck<\/strong><\/a> in the <strong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2160\">Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI DRY SUITE DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dry-suite.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Stay warm! Take the Dry Suit Diver Course!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"98\">With this course, you can <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"49\">dive all year round<\/strong>, even in <strong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"73\">cold water<\/strong>, while staying <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"97\">warm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"127\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"125\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"256\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"201\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"201\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"256\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"256\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"223\">18<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"256\">12 with parental consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"303\"><strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"301\">The course covers the following topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"687\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"363\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"363\">Different types of dry suits (neoprene and trilaminate)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"410\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"383\">Types of seals:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"410\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"395\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"395\">Latex<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"410\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"410\">Neoprene<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"428\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"428\">Suit features<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"468\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\">Models with <strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"466\">back and front zips<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"487\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"487\">Types of boots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"555\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"555\">Zipper protection: protects the waterproof zipper from abrasion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"587\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"587\">Various types of undersuits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"631\">Dry suit valves (inflation and exhaust)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"687\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"656\">Maintenance and care<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"687\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"671\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"671\">Cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"687\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"687\">Zipper care<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"752\"><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"750\">You will be expected to demonstrate the following skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"774\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"772\">Dive planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"813\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"813\">How to <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"811\">properly don a dry suit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"857\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"857\">Check the <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"855\">functions of the dry suit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"903\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"903\"><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"880\">Buoyancy control<\/strong> and proper weighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"940\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"940\">Practise <strong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"938\">dry suit techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"977\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"977\">Inflate and deflate the dry suit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1002\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\">Maintain proper trim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1057\"><strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1029\">Emergency procedures<\/strong> for dry suit malfunctions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1077\">Controlled ascent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1262\">The <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1119\">SDI Dry Suit Diver certification<\/strong> counts as one speciality credit toward completing the <strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1208\">SDI Advanced Diver Development<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1250\">SDI Master Scuba Diver Development<\/strong> programmes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1312\">Minimum requirements for SDI Dry Suit Diver:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1431\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1371\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1371\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1341\">Efficiently complete<\/strong> all open water requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1431\"><strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1400\">Demonstrate competence<\/strong> in dive planning and execution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI NIGHT\/LIMITED VISIBILITY DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/notturna-faro.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>LEARN TO DIVE IN LOW VISIBILITY<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\">This course will teach you how to <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"55\">navigate at night<\/strong> and in <strong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"92\">low visibility conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"122\"><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"120\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"257\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"202\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"202\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"257\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"257\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"224\">18<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"257\">10 with parental consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"337\">The <strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"308\">SDI Night\/Limited Visibility Diver course<\/strong> covers the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"834\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"360\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"358\">Dive planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"386\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"386\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"384\">Safety procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"435\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"435\">Different types of <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"433\">aquatic life at night<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"483\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"483\">Experience in <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"481\">low visibility conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"509\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"507\">Special equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"532\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"532\">Underwater torches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"580\">Importance of <strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"578\">primary and backup lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"601\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"601\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"599\">Buddy system<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"619\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"619\">Buddy contact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"641\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"641\"><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"639\">Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"660\"><strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"658\">Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"676\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\">Compass use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"692\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"692\">Boat diving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"714\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"714\">Shore\/lake diving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"743\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"743\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"741\">Signal\/strobe lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"766\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"764\">Disorientation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"785\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"783\">Lost buddy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"805\">Light failure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"834\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"834\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"834\">Emergency procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"971\">After successfully completing this course, you will be able to <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"970\">plan and execute night dives and dives in low visibility conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1131\">In addition, the <strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1042\">SDI Night\/Limited Visibility Diver certification<\/strong> counts as one speciality credit toward the <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1130\">SDI Advanced Diver Development Programme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ededed;\"><strong>SDI SEARCH &amp; RECOVERY DIVER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/navigazione-sdi.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Learn how to search for and recover objects underwater!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"104\">This course is designed for divers who want to learn <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"87\">search and recovery techniques<\/strong> in scuba diving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"133\"><strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"131\">Course prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"262\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"207\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"207\">SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"262\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"262\">Minimum age: <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"229\">18<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"262\">15 with parental consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"341\">The <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"308\">SDI Search and Recovery Diver course<\/strong> will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"866\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"430\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"361\"><strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"359\">Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"430\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"379\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"379\">Compass use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"405\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"405\">Distance estimation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"430\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"430\">Natural navigation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"534\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"467\"><strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"465\">Diving in limited visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"534\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"502\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"502\">Factors affecting visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"534\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"534\">Hazards of low visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"560\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"558\">Diving techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"701\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"586\"><strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"584\">Search techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"701\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"608\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"608\">Circular search<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"626\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"626\">Grid search<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"670\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"670\">Current-assisted (overlapping) search<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"701\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"701\">Search dive hand signals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"729\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"729\"><strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"727\">Recovery techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"754\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"754\">Depth considerations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"815\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"772\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"770\">Lift bags<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"815\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"815\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"815\">Required features of lifting devices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"841\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"839\">Knots and rigging<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"866\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"866\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"866\">Filling techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"935\">Some of the <strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"890\">skills<\/strong> you will be expected to demonstrate include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"973\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"973\">Reviewing <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"971\">compass techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1009\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1009\">Reviewing <strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1007\">search techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1067\">Practising and performing various <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1065\">search patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1104\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1104\">Reviewing <strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1102\">lifting techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1144\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1142\">Recovering an object from depth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1231\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1183\">Lifting and recovering an object<\/strong> weighing between 11 and 33 kg \/ 25 and 75 lbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1311\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1311\"><strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1272\">Simulating an underwater emergency<\/strong> using at least two search techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1336\">Logging your dives<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1477\">The <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1389\">SDI Search and Recovery Diver certification<\/strong> counts as one specialty credit toward the <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1476\">SDI Advanced Diver Development Programme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1540\"><strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1538\">Minimum requirements for SDI Search and Recovery Diver:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1657\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1567\">Efficiently complete<\/strong> all open water requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1657\"><strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1626\">Demonstrate competence<\/strong> in dive planning and execution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row].<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7808&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Enhance and deepen your scuba diving training After gaining experience as an Open Water Diver, you\u2019ll likely feel the desire to deepen your scuba diving journey. 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