SDI Dry Suit Diver - Dive comfortably all year round (299€)
Unlock a whole new diving world with our SDI Dry Suit Diver Course. Perfect for certified divers seeking advanced training, this course lets you explore cold or cool-water environments while staying longer, warm and safe.
Who Is This Course For?
👥 Certified divers wanting advanced dry suit skills.
👥 Divers who wish to extend their dives’ time and diving season, and enjoy colder dives.
What You Will Learn:
🔹 Types of Dry Suits & Seals - Understand shell style, crushed neoprene, and neoprene suits; learn about latex and neoprene seals.
🔹 Features & Accessories - Discover self-don designs, rear entry, boots, zipper guards, warm neck collars, and suspenders.
🔹 Insulation (Undergarments) - Choose compression-resistant undergarments that fit close to the skin.
🔹 Equipment & Maintenance - Master dry suit valves (inflators/deflators), buoyancy control, cleaning, zipper care, and minor repairs.
🔹 Essential Skills - Plan dives, properly don your suit, perform buoyancy checks, hover in place, and execute emergency procedures for suit malfunctions.
What’s In It For You?
✅ Enhanced Skillset: Plan and execute drysuit dives similar to those exposed to during training.
✅ Certification Credit: The SDI Drysuit Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to complete the SDI Advanced Diver Development program or SDI Master Scuba Diver Development program.
The SDI e-Learning materials are accessible in multiple languages. At B&W Diving, we are pleased to provide in-person dive training in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. Please note that comprehension of the training language is crucial for effective learning and maintaining safety throughout your course.
Duration:
It normally takes 1 confined water session and 2 open water training dives, so 1 day. At our facility, certification is earned, not given, it is subjected to the instructor’s discretion based on your comfort level in the water. We will try our best to help you complete the course in the recommended time, but if extra training days are required, it will incur in extra fees.
What Is Included?
At B&W Diving, we are committed to transparent pricing with no hidden fees. This course includes:
- Land transport from the dive center to the dive site and return when applicable
- Dive Equipment: including mask, boots, fins, backplate/wing, regulators, dive computer, cylinders, and weights
Please note, the following is not included:
- * The Drysuit itself, it must be purchased prior to the training
- E-Learning Materials
- Diver Registration Fee with training agency
- Certification Fee
- Nitrox 32% fills
- Ferry Fees, if applicable
- Boat Trips
- Meals & Beverages
Prerequisites:
✔️ SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
✔️ Minimum age 18, 12 with parental consent
✔️ Medically Fit*
* Medically Fit - In Malta, all divers are required to complete a medical questionnaire. Contact us for more information at blackandwhitediving@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that unexpected changes can occur, but due to the logistical arrangements involved, the following cancellation fees apply:
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled course will incur in a 100% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled course will incur in a 50% cancellation fee.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please inform us as early as possible so we can assist you accordingly and try to accommodate your request.
Join us and dive with confidence in any cold-water adventure!
