Underwater Navigation course

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Master Underwater Navigation with Extra Fun Diving Club!

Are you feeling lost underwater? Do you wish you could navigate dive sites with confidence?

Extra Fun Diving Club’s PADI Underwater Navigation Course Specialty equips you with the skills and knowledge to become an expert underwater navigator in the stunning Red Sea.

Unravel the Mysteries of Underwater Navigation course

This comprehensive program goes beyond the basics, transforming you from a follower to a leader.

Learn advanced navigation techniques using a compass and natural landmarks to confidently explore new dive sites and return safely to your starting point.

Underwater Navigation Course Structure

Chart Your Course to Success:

  • Theory Sessions: Develop a solid foundation in navigation principles through online modules and interactive classroom sessions. Master techniques like dead reckoning, compass navigation, dive site mapping, and emergency navigation procedures.
  • Pool Training: Hone your buoyancy control and refine your underwater navigation skills in a controlled environment. Practice compass use, navigation patterns, and search and recovery techniques under the watchful eye of our experienced instructors.
  • Open Water Dives: Put your newfound knowledge to the test in the vibrant coral reefs of the Red Sea. Conduct navigation exercises, follow specific headings, relocate submerged objects, and create detailed dive site maps during real-world open water dives.

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Ready to Navigate with Confidence?

Course Requirements:

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification (or a recognized equivalent)
  • Minimum of 20 logged dives (nitrox certification recommended)
  • Good swimming skills and a strong desire to refine your diving skills

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Don’t Just Explore, Lead the Way!

Become a master of underwater navigation with Extra Fun Diving Club’s PADI Underwater Navigation Course!

Sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and unlock a whole new level of freedom and exploration in the underwater world.

Contact us today to discuss your journey or enroll online!

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Limited spots are available! Secure your place and become an expert navigator with Extra Fun Diving Club!

Included/Excluded

  • Dive instructor
  • Dive Equipment
  • PADI material & certificate (100€)
  • Transfer

Itinerary

  • Online modules and classroom sessions on navigation principles: dead reckoning, compass use, dive site mapping, and emergency navigation procedures.
  • Learn to interpret tide tables and current charts for optimal navigation.
  • Explore natural navigation techniques using landmarks, topography, and sun/star positions.

  • Refine buoyancy control techniques in the pool for efficient navigation and minimal disturbance of the underwater environment.
  • Master compass use through pool exercises, including cardinal and intermediate headings, bearing calculations, and underwater compass techniques.

  • Practice search patterns using compass headings and natural references to locate submerged objects in the pool environment.
  • Learn effective communication methods for underwater navigation with your dive buddy.

  • Conduct open water dives at various Red Sea locations, practicing navigation exercises in real-world conditions.
  • Follow pre-determined compass headings and recreate specific dive site features on a navigation slate.
  • Participate in search and recovery scenarios, demonstrating the ability to locate submerged objects using navigation techniques.
  • Learn to create detailed dive site maps based on your navigation observations.

  • Conduct a final navigation assessment, showcasing your ability to navigate independently using a compass and natural references in the open water.
  • Celebrate your achievement with your fellow divers and instructors!

Frequently asked questions

  • Gain confidence and independence underwater.
  • Navigate dive sites with ease, using both compass and natural landmarks.
  • Enhance your safety by knowing how to return to your starting point.
  • Impress your dive buddies with your navigation skills!
  • This course is a valuable stepping stone for advanced diving certifications.

  • Explore new dive sites with confidence.
  • Lead dives and navigate for your dive buddy.
  • Improve your overall diving experience and situational awareness.
  • Reduce reliance on dive guides and unlock more freedom underwater.

Yes, the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Course requires prior diving experience. You'll need:

  • PADI Open Water Diver certification (or a recognized equivalent).
  • Minimum of 20 logged dives (nitrox certification recommended for deeper dives).
  • Good swimming skills and a desire to improve your navigation skills.

Strong swimming skills are essential. You'll need to demonstrate comfort and competency in the water.

The course typically takes around 2-3 days, depending on the chosen schedule and your pace.

The course combines theoretical knowledge exams, practical skill demonstrations in confined and open water environments, and final navigation assessments in the open water.

Upon successful completion, you'll earn your PADI Underwater Navigator certification, allowing you to confidently navigate dive sites and lead dives using both compass and natural references.

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Hurghada - Red Sea - Egypt

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