SDI Scuba Discovery Program

For those who want to test the waters and try scuba, this is the course for you! The SDI Scuba Discovery Program gives you a glimpse of what you can expect to experience in the underwater world as well as what you could expect to learn in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course. During this experience program, you will go through the basic safety procedures for enjoyable scuba diving under the watchful eye of an active SDI Instructor.

You will learn skills such as equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, underwater communication, and more. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment followed by an underwater tour in the local pool or aquatic environment.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is the use of mask fins and snorkel to primarily swim on the surface while being able to keep your face in the water without having to lift your head to breathe. Periodically you may dive below the surface for a short period of time to exam something closer.

What you can expect to learn:

During this program, the following topics will be covered… and more!

Basic overview of physics/physiology and how it relates to diving
- Buoyancy
- Pressure
- Equalization techniques
The aquatic environment
- Marine environment
- Marine life expected to encounter at the dive site

Scuba equipment assembly
Underwater communications
Taking the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course

Accessories

Dive flag
Rescue signal
Knife or cutting device

Some of the in-water skills you will perform include:

Predive check
Weight removal at the surface
Ear clearing and equalization
Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use
- Manual inflation
- Oral inflation
Buoyancy control
- Controlled ascents and descents
Regulator use
- Breathing, clearing, and recovery
Mask clearing
Underwater swimming: proper use of fins
Computer use
Use of gauges
Underwater communications

If you enjoy this experience then the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is your next step!

What’s in it for you?

Introduction to dive planning, equipment setup and donning, skills and knowledge to complete dives
Unique underwater experience under the watch of an active SDI Instructor