What are the prerequisites?

You must have an Open Water certification from any recognized agency and complete the medical questionnaire; physician clearance is required if any medical questions are flagged.

How many dives are included?

The course includes two supervised training dives plus a short academic review on shore or on the boat.

Are tanks and weights included?

Yes—tanks and weights are included in the course price; personal equipment listed in the course description must be brought or rented.

What is the minimum age?

Divers age 10 and up may participate, provided they hold the required Open Water certification and medical clearance if necessary.

Where is the meeting point?

Meeting locations vary by date and will be provided by your instructor after booking; the operator will email the exact site and start time.

Will I receive certification?

Yes—you will earn a Drift Diver Specialty certification upon successful completion, which documents your training for future drift dives and trip leaders.

Master Drift Diving: Force‑E Drift Diver Specialty Course for Certified Divers

The Force‑E Drift Diver Specialty Course, offered by scubasteveforceescubacenters, compresses focused drift diving instruction into a single, high‑impact day. Tailored for certified open‑water divers, the program blends a concise academic briefing with two supervised dives where students learn to plan drift profiles, deploy surface marker buoys, and refine buoyancy under moving water. Meeting locations vary by date; your instructor will confirm the exact dive site and start time after booking. Courses are small by design, limited to four students, which gives instructors ample time for one‑on‑one coaching and skill correction.

Students train in current‑swept coastal settings that emphasize reading the water: tide‑driven channels, reef edges, and kelp or coral slopes form natural drift corridors where you can practice moving with the flow rather than against it. The course covers specialty equipment specific to drift diving—how and when to use a delayed surface marker buoy, handling procedures during drift pickup, and the team communications that make drift entries and exits orderly and safe. Emphasis on precise weighting and trim minimizes drag and conserves air; these small adjustments change a difficult drift into a comfortable and extended underwater journey.

Logistics are simple: tanks and weights are provided, but divers must arrive with their own mask, snorkel, fins, surface signal device, BCD, regulator, and dive computer, or arrange rentals in advance. Participants must be at least ten years old and hold an Open Water certification from any recognized agency; a medical questionnaire must be reviewed and, if necessary, cleared by a physician before in‑water work. After purchase you’ll receive an email with academic materials—completing the Drift Diver PDF before class lets you spend in‑water time practicing rather than reading. The curriculum ends with a Drift Diver Specialty certification that enhances your ability to join live‑aboard trips, current‑ridden wall dives, and long coastal traverses.

Beyond skill acquisition, this specialty is an access pass to a different kind of diving—long, effortless rides through current corridors where encounters with schooling fish, curious pelagics, and reef scenes play out without constant finning. What makes the Force‑E offering especially valuable is its hands‑on focus inside real drift conditions and the low student‑to‑instructor ratio that lets professionals tailor briefings and in‑water coaching to your comfort level. Expect clear instructions on entry techniques, drift pickup procedures, and surface recovery so sessions remain predictable even when the water moves. Plan for variable start times tied to tides; bring sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and a dry bag for surface intervals. If you already own your essential personal gear, show up ready to train; if not, contact the operator to reserve rentals early. Book through the provided link to receive full pre‑course instructions and the confirmed meeting point for your date.