PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle
DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot underwater in a brief amount of time! They scoot you through the water without kicking. Whether making a shore dive or diving from a boat, a DPV is a great way to see more and have a blast doing it.
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The Fun Part
It’s all fun.
What You Learn
- Planning DPV dives by accounting for their specific procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
- Equipment considerations when using a DPV
- Diver etiquette and how to avoid harming fragile aquatic life
You put this information into practice during two open water dives.
Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization)
- 12 years or older
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all your basic scuba gear plus a diver propulsion vehicle, of course!
Required Paperwork
We'll be sending new students a Smartwaiver to let you fill out all the required paperwork online. This will include a Medical Questionnaire which may require you to get a physician's approval prior to diving.
Your Next Adventure
DPVs can come in handy when wreck diving because they let you tour more of the wreck, plus reduce your gas consumption. You may want to consider the PADI Wreck Diver course while working your way to Master Scuba Diver.
