PADI DSMB Diver
- Duration
- 1 day
- Needs
- PADI Open Water Diver. Minimum age 12.
- Includes
- Two dives, equipment, PADI Speciality certification
About the course
The PADI Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver course is for divers who want to learn to use a DSMB safely.
You will learn about the different types of DSMB and how to use them properly. You will also learn the signals you can send with a DSMB, and how to deploy and retrieve one.
After the course you will be able to use a DSMB while diving and signal your dive buddy and the surface support team when you need to ascend.
Academic
Marker buoys have several uses, and you’ll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you’ll practice:
- Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.
- Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.
- Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.
- Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.
Prerequisite
You need to be a PADI Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old to enrol in the DSMB Diver course.
Diving
Two Open Water dives.
Next step
The next step on the PADI path is the Rescue Diver course.