Why Become An Advanced 35 Diver?
The Advanced 35 Course is an exhilarating opportunity for divers looking to elevate their skills and explore new depths! This course is designed for those who have completed their Open Water certification and are eager to advance their diving abilities in thrilling and many different underwater environments.
Throughout the Advanced 35 Course, you’ll dive deeper — literally and figuratively — participating in a series of engaging dives that focus on various specialties, all while enjoying the beauty of the underwater world. With a keen emphasis on safety and skill enhancement, you’ll learn advanced techniques such as deep diving, navigation, and specialized buoyancy control. Each dive is crafted to expand your knowledge and confidence, ensuring that you not only enjoy the adventure but also refine the essential skills that make every dive a safe and enjoyable experience. By the end of the course, you will have gained valuable insights and practical experience that will prepare you for even more thrilling underwater adventures in the future!
Join the Advanced 35 Course and unlock new possibilities in your diving journey!
How Do I Get My Certification?
To earn your Explorer 35 certification, you need to read the manuals for each section and complete the quizzes. Once you have passed all the quizzes, you can proceed to the exam. It is important to select and contact a RAID Dive Centre and arrange for your practical in-water training. They will arrange your class and in-water sessions and help you with equipment advice or purchases.
Prerequisites
- The minimum age for this course is 15 years old.
- Be certified as a RAID Open Water 20 diver or equivalent.
- You must have at least 8 hours logged underwater.
You will be required to a complete some mandatory paperwork which consists of a dive medical questionnaire, a liability release, and a safe diving practices form. If there are any potential medical issues, you will need to complete a medical form signed by a licensed physician prior to participating in any in-water sessions. Once you have registered with RAID, you can access all the required paperwork online in “Your Profile”.Course Structure
Together with your instructor you will be guided through the following:- A review of all your mandatory paperwork.
- Academic knowledge vital to this program including a review of your quizzes and exam.
During the RAID Advanced 35 program you will participate in six dives, which will include the following:- A buoyancy dive to make your buoyancy even better than it already is, this will make you safer, more relaxed and give you even more controlled diving.
- A navigation dive which will teach you to be more independent, allowing you to explore new dive sites safely.
- Two deep dives, where you will learn and understand the procedures for planning and executing deeper dives up to 35 meters / 115 feet.
- A rescue dive where you will learn some important self-rescue and buddy rescue skills. This dive will prepare you for the RAID Master Rescue course.
- You will then have a choice of one elective dives based on what interests you, although this may be adjusted due to dive conditions, environmental factors.
- You will gain skills to dive in a range of different environments and dive sites.
Certification
The Advanced 35 certification entitles the holder to dive with a certified dive buddy, to a maximum depth of 35 metres/ 115 feet.
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