PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
Who should take this course?
Want to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A drysuit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often.
What will you learn?
The first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives, in addition to a confined water dive, you’ll practice:
- Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.
- Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.
- Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit.
What’s Involved?
The course consists of a minimal amount of theory - the Drysuit Diving manual guides you through the knowledge needed to complete the drysuit dives. It is largely a practical course, with only a small amount of time in the classroom, so it only takes two days to complete! To earn your Drysuit Diver rating, you need to complete one pool session and two open water shore dives.
DAY 1: POOL SESSION
DAY 2: BOAT DIVES
Course Includes:
- PADI Online Learning
- Theory session
- Tanks and weights
- 1 x Pool session (2 hours approx)
- 2 x Shore dives
What do I need?
- You will need your own drysuit, as there are no drysuits available for hire.
- You will need your own dive gear gear. If you do not have your own gear, gear hire is available in store
Diving Doctors
- Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Description
- MEDICAL
- BOOKING CONDITIONS
- Reviews
Who should take this course?
Want to stay warm? Want to extend your scuba diving season? Then dive dry. A drysuit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. There is incredible diving in the world’s cooler regions and in some areas, conditions are even better in colder months. Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often.
What will you learn?
The first thing you’ll discover is which dry suit style and accompanying undergarments are right for you and the diving you’ll do. Then you’ll learn how to take care of your dry suit. During two dives, in addition to a confined water dive, you’ll practice:
- Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance.
- Mastering buoyancy control using your dry suit.
- Dive safety procedures when using a dry suit.
What’s Involved?
The course consists of a minimal amount of theory - the Drysuit Diving manual guides you through the knowledge needed to complete the drysuit dives. It is largely a practical course, with only a small amount of time in the classroom, so it only takes two days to complete! To earn your Drysuit Diver rating, you need to complete one pool session and two open water shore dives.
DAY 1: POOL SESSION
DAY 2: BOAT DIVES
Course Includes:
- PADI Online Learning
- Theory session
- Tanks and weights
- 1 x Pool session (2 hours approx)
- 2 x Shore dives
What do I need?
- You will need your own drysuit, as there are no drysuits available for hire.
- You will need your own dive gear gear. If you do not have your own gear, gear hire is available in store
Diving Doctors
- Please see this link for information on diving doctors in your area: Diving Doctor List
You MUST read through all Booking Conditions prior to purchasing your course.
To make it easier for you, please see the links below that have the recreational diving medical forms attached.
Go Dive Tasmania will require a diving medical from anyone who submits a yes answer and is prompted to see a doctor or is 45 years or older. You should always have a medical completed prior to booking your course if required.
PADI RSTC DIVE MEDICAL*
Please note: PADI RSTC Dive Medical can be completed by any willing GP. When you call your GP, be sure to ask for a recreational diving medical. Not all GP's will be willing to complete this, so ensure you ask first. All doctors listed below are able and willing to complete recreational diving medicals in Tasmania. Be sure to print and take the forms with you to ensure a smooth process.
SPUMS DIVE MEDICAL*
Please note: SPUMS Dive Medical can only be used at accredited doctors. To find doctors accredited near you, please see the following link: SPUMS Doctor List
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals Hobart Region:
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
(03) 6231 3003
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal)
(03) 6166 8196
Dr David Smart (Howrah)
0407 138 332
Inquiries: dsmart@iinet.net.au
Dr Graham Stephens
Your Health Hub
(03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
(03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
(03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (only if you're an existing patient)
(03) 6265 1595
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals Northern Region:
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
(03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
(03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
(03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)(03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
(03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
(03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
(03) 6442 2201
Please note: If you are required to complete a recreational diving medical that you allow enough time to see the doctor. It is usual to expect a wait time of 14 days or more.If you have any questions regarding the diving medical, please contact Go Dive Tasmania either by phone or email.P: (03) 6231 9749 E: info@godivetassie.com.au
Course Booking Conditions
All participants completing a scuba diving course must be at least 12 years old, with the exception of programs such as Bubble Makers or Seal Team where 8 years old is allowed.
You must have your own transport for the entirety of the course. Go Dive will not be responsible for transporting you to and from the store.
As dives are commonly conducted within National Parks, you should obtain a parks pass for your personal vehicle. You can obtain a parks pass here: https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/
All courses are taught in English. You are not allowed to translate to someone in another language for safety reasons. No exceptions.
You will be required to complete a medical statement which may result in you needing to complete a medical with a doctor.
Anyone age 45 years or over MUST complete a recreational diving medical with a doctor prior to starting their course and acknowledge that it is recommended that you book course dates with adequate time to complete your medical prior to that start date.
You must be able to swim at least 200 meters and float for 10 minutes unassisted. A swim test will be conducted first thing during Open Water Course. Failure to pass the swimming test will result in a cancellation of your course without refund. Not brining swimming gear is not an accepted excuse. All students will complete the test on the required day, or pay to return another day at $150 per hour to complete the swim. 1 hour minimum from time staff leave the Hobart store and return.
By purchasing the course you agree to a non-refundable deposit of $245 per person. Refunds will only be given to requests made within 30 days of original booking, less the non-refundable deposit. e.g. $645 Course - $245 = $400 total refund.
Subject to failing a recreational diving medical and supplying the failed medical to: info@godivetassie.com.au a course is partially refundable less the $245 non-refundable deposit. If within 14 days of your start date, no refunds will be considered.
“Combo” course refunds. A refund between the differences in value of the next course down will be processed, less the $245 non-refundable deposit.
e.g. $1999 course –(minus) $1575 course = $424 value difference –(minus) $245 non-refundable deposit = $179 total refund
No refunds will be given to cancellations within 14 days of start of course.
Switching selected courses dates within 14 days of start of course will incur a $245 re-booking fee per person booked. You may only switch selected dates once. Any further requests to change dates will result in a full course payment.
Not attending or failing to complete the course will incur a $245 re-booking fee to try again. This is allowed once only within the following 12 month period. Any further attempts will incur a full course charge.
Upon booking the course we will contact you via email/phone for you details, please respond in a timely manner to ensure you receive your online learning. Please ensure to check your spam folder. If you do not hear from us, it is your responsibility to contact us via email at: info@godivetassie.com.au
You will be required to complete online information and waiver forms that both Go Dive and PADI provide. These must be completed prior to your course start dates. No exceptions will be made.