Train to manage dive emergencies off Gran Canaria’s sheltered coast. This PADI Rescue Diver course in Puerto de Mogán blends classroom briefings, confined-water drills and open-water rescue scenarios over three days.
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The Atlantic tugs at the breakwater as you step off the quay in Puerto de Mogán, salt on your skin and a compressed-air cylinder waiting on the dock. Over the next three days the sea becomes both classroom and testing ground: confined-water drills in calm bays give way to open-water rescue scenarios where current, buoyancy and teamwork push skills into real conditions.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days (approx. 72 hours of scheduled training)
Fitness Level
Moderate to good swim fitness; comfort in surface and under-water rescues, ability to tow and assist panicked divers.
Wildlife
History
Puerto de Mogán developed as a small fishing port; its protected harbor and channels later attracted recreational boating and diving, blending local maritime traditions with modern tourism.
Conservation
The area benefits from local dive operators practicing no-touch policies and low-impact anchoring; divers are encouraged to avoid feeding wildlife and to follow established site rules to protect fragile reef habitats.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Rescue Diver course at Puerto de Mogan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring medical clearance if needed
If you have asthma, heart issues, or recent surgery, get a doctor’s sign-off—some conditions prevent certification.
Avoid flying after diving
Do not fly for at least 24 hours after your last dive to reduce risk of decompression illness.
Check and log prior certifications
Have your Open Water certification and logbook handy; instructors will verify prerequisites before training.
Hydrate and pace yourself
Rescue training is physically taxing—drink water, eat light snacks, and get sleep between long training days.
3–5 mm wetsuit or semi-dry suit
Keeps you warm during repeated entries and when sea temperatures drop.
Dive computer
Tracks no-decompression limits and is necessary for safe dive planning during scenarios.
Mask and fins (personal)
Well-fitting gear improves performance during timed rescue tasks and confined-water drills.
Logbook and certification cards
Instructors will check prerequisites and record course completion.