Revitalize Your Skills with the SDI Inactive Diver Refresher Class in Ormond Beach, Florida
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good general health with no contraindications for diving, able to swim comfortably, and ready for moderate physical activity in water.
Overview
Ready to dive back into Florida’s vibrant underwater world? The SDI Inactive Diver Refresher Class in Ormond Beach is your four-hour path to regaining confidence and safety before your next adventure beneath the waves.
SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher Class
For all ages! • 4 Hours • Must have open water diver certification
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About This Adventure
Revitalize your diving skills with the SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Program! This four-hour course is perfect for instructors and dive facilities looking to assess and enhance an inactive diver's knowledge. It's an essential step for those eager to continue their diving education and ensure safety in the water.
Update and review the knowledge and skill level of an inactive diver
Duration
4 Hours
About
The SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Program is designed to update and review the knowledge and skill level of an inactive diver. SDI encourages the use of this program for instructors, assistant instructors, and resorts or dive facilities that have questions regarding the diving history of an individual. This program can also be used as a catalyst for continuing education programs.
Course prerequisites:
Open water diver certification.
Adventure Tips
Check your certification card
Ensure you have your open water diver certification handy before enrolling in the course.
Arrive hydrated and rested
Proper hydration and rest help improve focus and physical performance during the refresher exercises.
Wear appropriate wetsuit thickness
Depending on season, choose a wetsuit 3-5mm thick to stay comfortable in Ormond Beach’s water temperatures.
Practice breathing control
Spend time practicing slow, deep breaths to enhance buoyancy and relaxation underwater.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern stingray
- Parrotfish
History
Ormond Beach’s coastline has long been a favored location for recreational diving due to its shipwreck sites and protected marine habitats established in the 1980s.
Conservation
Dive operators here emphasize responsible diving practices to protect coral reefs and support ongoing marine conservation efforts.
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Adventure Hotspots in Ormond Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Mask and snorkel
Essential for comfortable vision and breathing during surface intervals and skills practice.
summer specific
Wetsuit (3-5mm)
spring specific
Dive computer or depth gauge
Critical for monitoring depth and dive time to ensure safety throughout the refresher.
Fins
Required for efficient movement underwater during skills exercises.