When signing up for the Self Reliant Diver Penida course, you will learn how to Scuba Dive alone, safely. We have been told that diving alone is not recommended, and this remains true. Indeed, we should always dive with a buddy if possible. However, occasions may arise where we don’t have a dive buddy and are looking to explore the world below. The Self Reliant Diver Penida course will prepare you for these occasions. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge, training, and experience to handle these specific situations. Furthermore, buddy separation while diving is also a possibility, so having the skill of diving alone will help you manage this.
We recommend that only people with an extensive background in Scuba Diving, sign up. The course is fun and very interesting. You will learn new diving procedures, equipment setup, gas management preparation, and more.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THE SELF RELIANT DIVER PENIDA COURSE
The benefits of the Self Reliant Diver Penida course are endless. As a Scuba Diver, having the freedom to dive alone and take your time is what most of us want. It is a peaceful, yet challenging experience. The course will teach you to be your own buddy and therefore eliminate the need of having someone else present. Being able to take care of yourself while underwater is a rewarding skill to have. It will better prepare you for group diving activities. Taking part in the course, specifically on Nusa Penida Island, is unique. The marine life on offer is exquisite, and the variation of dive site conditions will ensure a broader skillset. Once you have completed the course here, then diving anywhere in the world will be a breeze.
Learn how to combine your existing skills with Self Reliant diving and become a better all-around diver.
WHO CAN SIGN UP FOR THE SELF RELIANT DIVER PENIDA COURSE?
SELF RELIANT DIVER PENIDA COURSE STRUCTURE
We will conduct the Self Reliant Diver Penida course over 2 full days. In short, We require that you complete 3 ocean dives before certification. Learning focuses on the ability to handle specific diving situations that you would usually have a buddy for. The maximum number of participants per course is 2, however, it is likely that you will have a private course!
Important aspects of Self Reliant Diving include, but are not limited to:
Self Reliant Diver Penida – Day 1
On arrival at Legend Diving Penida, we will first complete the registration process and assign the course material. Then, your PADI Instructor will brief you on the course schedule and start the knowledge development with you. The knowledge development will be in a classroom setting with teaching and some questions to be answered at the end. Once the bookwork theory has been completed, we will then start the Self Reliant Diver equipment workshop. Here we will show you what equipment will be used, how to assemble the equipment, and how to use it.
Self Reliant Diver Penida – Day 2
The ocean is calling, and we will respond! After a briefing from your instructor, we will head to the boat for our big day out. Day 2 involves 3 ocean dives in which you will need to complete a series of performance requirements. Each dive will include unique skills that need to be met and practicing self-reliant diving. After finishing all 3 dives, we ensure you will be comfortable and confident in your future solo-diving adventures.
The self Reliant Diver Penida course pairs beautifully with the Side mount course, both courses being available at Legend Diving Penida. If you have the time, we recommend combining them together as the skills learned to go hand in hand. In fact, the 2 courses combined will take 4-5 days to complete and be certified in both disciplines.
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CHRIS’S EXPERIENCE
Chris, who is a Legend Diving PADI Professional, discusses his experience during the Self Reliant Diver Penida Course
The Self Reliant Diver Penida course is up there with one of my favorite specialty courses I have done. Since the beginning of my diving career, and more so now, I have always wanted to improve on my skillset. After completing my Divemaster and IDC training with Legend Diving, this was the next best step I could take. Since becoming a PADI professional, I believed it was necessary to learn how to dive independently. This course gave me the independence and the additional confidence that I was after. We spent the time needed working on my buoyancy and positioning in order to be comfortable for the ocean sessions. I learned some additional skills, such as back-finning, which helps when taking photographs of non-moving creatures underwater.
I worked closely with Shayne, the course director who is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of diving. Shayne has years of experience, thousands of dives and many stories to go with it. We covered the theory in detail and I felt at ease asking the questions I had on my mind. I learned how to assemble my equipment and practiced the set up until I felt comfortable with the procedure. It made the pool session simpler because of the time spent explaining the theory behind it all.
From the pool to the ocean
Once we had prated enough and I had a thorough knowledge of the theory, we headed out. Based on the conditions, we dove on the North Coast of Nusa Penida. These particular dive sites are notorious for strong drift, which makes it the perfect training ground. I had to show mastery in the performance requirements in order to be certified. Preforming such skills in drift conditions is tough, but this made me feel like a more accomplished diver. The time spent working on the dive plan including my air consumption was impressive. Afterward, I felt as if it heightened my safety awareness.
All in all, I had such an amazing experience, to say the least. It was a great feeling to dive alone after many dives with guests or student divers. Uniquely, I could focus on myself and that felt good. When the time arises, I look forward to teaching others who have 100 dives + this new and exciting skill. I highly recommend this course to the adventurous soul, as it will provide new excitement to your diving life. It is also a great introduction to technical diving if you are looking to head in that direction.
In conclusion, I truly hope that you enjoy the course just as much as I did!
