Build underwater navigation skills and earn an SSI specialty certification
1 Day
Pool review, 2 boat dives
Strengthen your underwater navigation skills through an SSI specialty program. Learn techniques designed to improve observation and dive safety.
Upon completion of your academic materials prior to your arrival, we will discuss the proper use of an underwater compass and how it can be used with natural navigation after which we will conduct compass practical application and short pool skills review. In the afternoon we will put your navigation skills to the test during 2 boat dives at Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary reef.
No refund for cancellations less than 7 days before the course start date. More than 7 days before, a 50% refund may be issued. Reschedule at no cost, subject to boat trip and instructor availability. Courses not rescheduled and completed within 1 year may be canceled without refund. Boat trips are weather-dependent and require a minimum number of customers.
Product ID: QXBPEH
Provide a unique, valid email address for each student. SSI may send online academic materials by email when applicable.
Alternate open-water training sites may be used instead of Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary reef.
Classes are kept small when possible, with an effort to limit them to four students.
27340 Overseas Highway, Ramrod Key, FL 33042
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