Cavern Diver
(NACD & TDI)

This course prepares the students to dive in the cavern zone of water filled caves. The cavern zone is defined as still being able to see natural day light, maximum linear penetration of 200 feet, and depths not to exceed 100 feet, no restrictions smaller than two divers can pass through side by side.

Students can utilize basic openwater equipment but will need an underwater reel (minimum of a safety reel w/ 140' of line), and two portable light sources.

Topics include:

• Review of Medical Aspects
• Dive Tables
• Use & Misuse of Dive Computers
• Cavern Environment
• Buoyancy Control & Body Attitude & Positioning
• Cavern Diving Techniques
• CommunicationsAccident Analysis
• Psychological Aspects of Cavern Diving
• Equipment & ConfigurationLines & Line Laying Techniques
• Dive Planning & Air Management
• Emergency Prevention & Procedures
• Touch Contact Procedures

Certification is offered through:
National Association for Cave Diving & Technical Diving International.

Cost - $275.00 + Books & C-Cards ($50) + Certification Dives