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Technical Diving

Technical diving is scuba diving’s “extreme” sport, taking experienced and qualified divers far deeper than in mainstream recreational diving. Technical diving is marked by significantly more equipment and training requirements to manage the additional hazard this type of diving entails. Tec diving isn’t for everyone, but for those who hear its challenge call, the PADI TecRec courses are the answer.

Technical scuba diving is defined as diving other than conventional commercial or research diving that takes divers beyond recreational scuba diving limits. It is further defined as and includes one or more of the following:

diving beyond 40 metres/130 feet deep
required stage decompression
diving in an overhead environment beyond 40 linear metres/130 linear feet of the surface
accelerated decompression and or the use of variable gas mixtures during the dive

Because in technical diving the surface is effectively inaccessible in an emergency, tec divers use extensive methodologies and technologies and training to manage the added risks.
The Technical Divings 40, 45 and 50, Tech Instructor and Deep Tech Instructor can be done.
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PADI

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Pro Diving

Key standards :

7 days minimum
Prerequisite certification : Advanced Open Water diver and Rescue Diver or equivalent
Logged 20 scuba dives
Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 1 year Completed EFR primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
Minimum age: 18

Complete knowledge development segments and final exam
Stamina exercices
Diver Rescue
Exercices de secourisme en mer
Confined Water skills
Practical application
Prepare an emergency plan
60 logged dive to be certified

Looking for the first step in working with scuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor courses.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems as well as help others improve their scuba. You put this knowledge into action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.

All of these trainings can be realized : Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, IDC Staff Instructor.

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FFE SSM CMAS levels

Diver level 1

3 days minimum
12 years old
Medical statement, fit for Scuba Diving

Goals of the course :
The CMAS * diver must be able to dive at a depth not deeper than 20 meters, under direct supervision of a level 4 minimum. He must know how to set up and use his diving gear and how to manage his buoyancy.

Diver level 2

5 days minimum
16 years old, 18 for complete autonomy
Medical statement, fit for Scuba Diving
Be CMAS * or equivalent, see CMAS-PADI Agreement

Goals of the course :
The CMAS ** diver is able to dive without direct supervision at a depth not deeper than 25 meters. He must know how to react and assist his buddy in any circumstances and bring him to the surface safely, using either his BCD and/or fins kicks. He is able to plan his dive with others Level 2 divers

Diver level 3

10 deep dives
18 years old
Medical statement, fit for Scuba Diving
Hold a CPR and first aid certification
Be a CMAS ** or equivalent, see CMAS-PADI Agreement

Goals of the course :
The CMAS *** is able to dive without supervision at a depth not deeper than 60 meters. He must know how to react and assist his buddy in any circumstances and bring him to the surface safely, using either his BCD and/or fins kicks and administer O2 and CPR if necessary. He is able to plan his dive with others CMAS *** divers.

Picnic at Tintamarre

Every Friday (depending on weather conditions).

Appointment at 8:30 at the club.
Two morning dives for certified, while non-divers are deposited on the beach Tintamare, they may choose to visit the island (nature reserve), go in search of hidden treasures (geocatching.com) discover the reef fins snorkel mask, or even lounging on the beach.
12: Aperitif and picnic
Afternoon : snorkeling, walk, nap .....
Return at 4pm

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A day in St Barth

After one hour boat trip, first dive in the cristal waters of St-Barth. Broken rocks, canyons, barracudas, nurse sharks, a taste of drit…we are in St-Barth.
Dives are in the Marine Park of St-Barth. Reefs protect a wide diversity of fishes which are a must for u/w photographers.
The second dive is on another spot.
Then, lunch on Fourche island or in Colombier bay, on boat or on land.
We are back in St-Martin around 4 pm.
There is a option to go to Gustavia, on St-Barth island to discover it. Clearance is mandatory and you must bring your passport.

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Dive in Saba

Passeport obligatoire

From Wednesday to Sunday, from $185, meeting at 8 AM., departure at 9 AM return at 17 :45 PM. Mandatory passport

Return by boat, 2 dives, possibility to rent equipment on the spot and NITROX dive (on reservation). Embark on the EDGE II from Pelican Marina (trip : 1 h 15).

L'Advanced Open Water PADI ou le niveau 2 sont recommandés pour profiter pleinement des particularités des plongées à SABA, comme les pitons et tombants, le plus souvent dans la zone des 30 - 40 mètres.

Local diving club, Sea Saba, welcome you to the landing. The club is within 5 minutes walk, pick-up for diving bags.

PADI Open Water Advanced or CMAS level 2 are recommended to take full advantage of the characteristics of dives to SABA, as pitons and falling, most often in the area of 30-40 m. The second dive will be less deep. Back to St Martin is scheduled for 4:30 PM.

Weekend two-day packages overnight at SABA with air routing are also possible. Contact us for more details.

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Fun Diving

We go out every morning for two dives with certified divers and a dive in the afternoon for beginners, snorkelers or students in training.
Our clients are supervised by a team of professionals keeping groups of 6 divers per guide. The majority of dives are in the marine park of Saint-Martin, where wildlife are very abundant, with the added bonus dolphins and humpback whales present from February to May.

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