Learn underwater navigation skills with compass and natural techniques
Spend a focused day on Mooloolaba Coral Reefs learning compass and natural navigation with SSI. This single-day course pairs classroom drills with two reef dives to build the skills that reduce stress, save air, and keep you oriented on the exit.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable moving in full dive gear, able to perform surface swims and paced underwater swims.
Wildlife
History
Mooloolaba has long served as a local recreational diving and fishing area, with reef-based training popular among Sunshine Coast operators.
Conservation
Practice low-impact diving techniques: avoid touching coral, check fins and gauges to prevent accidental contact, and follow operator guidance to minimize reef disturbance.
Learn underwater navigation skills with compass and natural techniques
Practice on land first
Spend the land-based session concentrating on pacing and bearings—those dry drills make underwater navigation repeatable.
Check medical requirements
Divers over 45 or with pre-existing conditions must bring an AS4005.1 dive medical less than a year old before enrolling.
Rent a dive computer
If you don’t own one, hire a dive computer to track depth, time, and to practice depth-based distance estimation during drills.
Mark your exit
Use a temporary surface marker or note a distinctive boat feature to practice returning precisely to the mooring or exit point.
Wetsuit
Thermal protection keeps you comfortable during long surface intervals and repeated dives.
Wrist or console compass
A reliable underwater compass is essential for practicing headings and reciprocal bearings.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and time so you can practice distance estimation and maintain safe profiles.
Underwater slate or marker
Write bearings, distances, and search pattern notes to cement learning during dives.