Search and Recovery Diver
Turn problem-solving into underwater adventure with the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course, a hands-on, action-packed specialty that builds confidence, precision, and serious dive skills.
This course is all about finding what others can’t. Whether you’re searching for lost dive gear, dropped boat equipment, or other underwater treasure, you’ll learn how to plan and execute effective searches in real-world conditions. Perfect for East Coast diving, where visibility, currents, and varied bottom terrain can make dives more challenging. This class sharpens your awareness and teamwork while keeping things exciting.
This course includes eLearning, instruction, and certification processing fee. Divers are responsible for their own transportation to the dive location, dive facility entrance fees, and accommodations.
Required gear for this course: exposure protection, regulator, computer, BCD, mask, snorkel, boots, fins, finger spool or wreck reel, and dive light. This gear is available for purchase or rent in the store.
This course is taught at a local lake. Check our calendar for upcoming lake days.
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The Search and Recovery Course, during four dives:
- Teaches multiple underwater search patterns to locate lost objects efficiently
- Improves your navigation skills, even in low visibility
- Introduces problem-solving and communication techniques
- Allows hands-on practice with how to properly use a lift bag to safely bring objects to the surface
Every dive feels like a mission, and every successful recovery is incredibly rewarding. The skills you gain go far beyond the course: better navigation, buoyancy, and situational awareness will make all your diving safer and more enjoyable. If you like a challenge and want to level up your dive skills, the PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course delivers excitement with real-world benefits.
