The cavern zone is determined as the area of the cave where daylight from the entrance is still visible. The moment daylight disappears, you have left the cavern zone and entered into the cave.
With the SSI Cavern & Cenote Diving class, you will be introduced into the realm of diving in overhead environments and how to navigate these areas safely. Proper trim and bouyancy control are key skills for cavern and cave diving. This course will challenge you to fine tune those skills, and it is the first step towards becoming a Cave Diver.
The SSI Cavern Diving course will teach you skills such as properly laying and tying lines, light usage, and how to navigate your way out in blackout scenarios.
PREREQUISITES:
MINIMUM AGE: 15 YEARS OLD
MUST HAVE LOGGED AT LEAST: 24 DIVES
MUST BE A CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVER
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
100-140 FT. REEL
2 UNDERWATER FLASHLIGHTS
BACKPLATE & WING STYLE BC PREFERRED
40 CU.FT. STAGE CYLINDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RENT BUT ARE LIMITED IN SUPPLY.
CYLINDER STAGE RIGGING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH THE SHOP.
COURSE COST INCLUDES ALL CLASS AND POOL SESSIONS PLUS INSTRUCTOR FEES FOR TRAVEL TO THE FLORIDA SPRINGS FOR CERTIFICATION DIVES. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS.