Dry Suit Specialty

Monterey, California

Dry Suit Specialty

Stay warm and dry while exploring the underwater world!

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Date

Fri, Oct 3

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2

About This Adventure

Become a dry suit diver and unlock the ability to explore cooler waters comfortably! This unique course includes essential training on buoyancy control and safety procedures, plus two ocean dives. Enjoy the convenience of diving right from the shop, and join the exclusive Dive Tribe for ongoing adventures and discounts!

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Duration

5.5 Hours

About

Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water.

Want to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A dry suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world's cooler regions and in some areas, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often.

What Does a Dry Suit Course Entail?

The first thing you'll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you'll do. Then you'll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives, in addition to a confined water dive, you'll practice:

Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.
Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.
Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit.
You may be able to get college credit for the Dry Suit
Diver course - ask your instructor.

Also, the first dive of this Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask your instructor about earning credit.

This course is free if you buy a dry suit from us!

Equipment

Along with your basic scuba equipment, you'll need a dry suit and undergarments to complete this course. Your Instructor will explain other gear or equipment options you may need to dive comfortably with your dry suit. For example, because you're more buoyant in a dry suit than in a wetsuit, you may want a different weight system setup.

Prerequisites

Must be Open Water certified
10 years or older
Ability to swim and tread water
Good physical health
PADI eLearning must be complete prior to the first day of class.

Included

Scuba Instruction
1 Pool Training Dives
2 Ocean Training Dives
Certification eCard
Graduation Party Including Boat Dives & Lunch Provided!
Exclusive Student Discounts

Not Included

$16 Pool Fee
PADI eLearning
Rental equipment including dry suit

Adventure Tips

Master Buoyancy with a Dry Suit

Focus on buoyancy control techniques specific to dry suit diving to ensure a safe and comfortable experience underwater.

Dress Warm for Surface Preparation

Wear warm layers before entering the water as dry suits limit heat loss but don’t generate warmth themselves.

Check Your Equipment Thoroughly

Perform a full pre-dive safety check on your dry suit seals and valves to prevent leaks and maintain dryness.

Dive With an Experienced Buddy

Always pair with a knowledgeable dive buddy familiar with dry suit procedures for added safety.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Garibaldi fish
Leopard sharks

History

Monterey Bay has a rich diving history, once a key location for early commercial diving and marine research in California.

Conservation

Local dive operators promote responsible diving practices to protect fragile kelp forests and marine habitats from human impact.

Dry Suit Specialty Diving in Monterey, California

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