Side Mount

Course Highlights

• Dive Aerodynamics: Learn how side mount diving enhances your hydrodynamic profile, allowing for smoother movement through the water. Master the art of precision in confined spaces.
• Gas Management: Acquire advanced techniques for managing multiple gas cylinders. Gain a deeper understanding of gas planning and utilization, a crucial skill for extended dives.
• Enhanced Skills: Elevate your buoyancy control, trim, and finning techniques. Dive with less weight, optimize your air consumption, and hover effortlessly underwater.

The Learning Journey

Our experienced instructors guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that includes theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and immersive hands-on experiences. You'll embark on a series of dives, progressively challenging your abilities and building confidence.

Certification

Successful completion of the Side Mount Technical Diving Course opens doors to more extensive technical dives. Earn a certification that reflects your mastery of side mount techniques and positions you for exciting underwater adventures.

Prerequisites

To enroll, you should be an Advanced Open Water Diver with experience in deep diving. If you're ready to take your diving to greater depths and explore hidden underwater landscapes, the Side Mount Technical Diving Course is your gateway.

Gear Up for the Extraordinary

Equip yourself with the skills needed to navigate intricate underwater environments. Dive into the Side Mount Technical Diving Course and embrace a new dimension of underwater exploration. Unleash the technical diver in you.

Day 1: Introduction and Theory

• Welcome to the Side Mount Technical Diving Course. Begin with an orientation to familiarize yourself with the side mount configuration.
• Dive into the theoretical aspects, covering the advantages of side mount diving, gas management principles, and the fundamentals of dive aerodynamics.
• Engage in discussions and Q&A sessions with our experienced instructors.

Day 2: Pool Session

• Transition theory into practice with a hands-on pool session. Learn the practicalities of setting up side mount gear, fine-tune buoyancy control, and practice essential skills in a controlled environment.
• Gain confidence in managing multiple cylinders and experience the unique aspects of side mount diving.

Day 3: Open Water Dives 1 and 2

• Head to open water for the first set of dives. Apply your newfound knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
• Dive deeper into dive aerodynamics, refining your movement and streamlining techniques. Work closely with instructors to ensure mastery of essential side mount skills.

Day 4: Open Water Dives 3 and 4

• Continue your underwater journey with two more open water dives. Explore more challenging environments and build on the skills acquired in previous dives.
• Concentrate on gas management, practicing techniques that are crucial for extended dives. Fine-tune buoyancy and trim for optimum control.

Day 5: Advanced Techniques and Certification

• Delve into advanced side mount techniques, focusing on specialized skills required for technical dives.
• Conclude the course with a comprehensive review and assessment. Upon successful completion, receive your Side Mount Technical Diving certification.

Gear Up for Exploration

Embark on this five-day adventure to unlock the potential of side mount technical diving. Each day brings you closer to mastering the skills needed for deeper, more challenging dives. Are you ready to dive into the extraordinary?