Underwater Navigation Course with Scuba Sur in Arguineguín
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours over two dives
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health and comfortable swimming and diving for extended periods.
Overview
Hone your underwater navigation skills with Scuba Sur’s SSI Navigation Specialty course in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria. Learn compass use and natural navigation to dive smarter and safer in one of Spain’s richest marine environments.
SSI – Navigation
165€ per Participant | 10+ | 2 dives | Maximum 4 pax
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About This Adventure
Master the art of underwater navigation with this exciting course! Learn essential skills like compass reading, natural navigation techniques, and distance estimation. Complete two dives and earn your SSI Navigation Specialty certification, ensuring you can explore the depths confidently and safely. Perfect for any certified diver looking to enhance their skills!
Navigation
Rates
As of 10 years old: 165€
Included:
- Boat fees.
- Basic Equipment use
Not Included:
- Dive insurance if not personally covered
- Course materials and the certification
- Rental Dive Computer
Duration
2 Dives
About
You don’t want to get lost while diving by getting your navigation right. This course provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive. You will learn how to read and use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns and how to leave and return to a designated point. You will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification after completing this program.
Requirements: Holder of an Open Water Certification Valid Medical declaration or certificate
Adventure Tips
Review Your Dive Certification
Ensure you hold a valid Open Water Certification before booking this navigation course to meet the entry requirements.
Bring a Dive Computer
While basic rental equipment is provided, using your own dive computer can enhance your navigation and depth awareness.
Practice Compass Familiarity
Spend time before your dives getting comfortable with compass use to maximize learning during the course.
Suit Up for Variable Water Temps
Water temperatures around Gran Canaria vary; bring appropriate wetsuit thickness, especially outside summer months.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Colorful parrotfish schooling near reefs
- Mediterranean moray eels sheltering in crevices
History
Arguineguín evolved from a modest fishing port into a recognized center for diving education, thanks in part to its clear waters and rich biodiversity.
Conservation
Scuba Sur promotes responsible diving practices to protect Gran Canaria's fragile marine ecosystems, supporting local conservation efforts through education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Dive Compass
A fundamental tool for undersea navigation, included in course equipment or can be brought personally.
Wetsuit
Protects against cooler water temperatures typical outside of peak summer months.
spring|fall|winter specific
Dive Computer
Helps monitor depth and dive time for safer navigation and decompression management.
Underwater Slate
Useful for taking notes or tracking navigation patterns underwater.