{"product_id":"sdi-navigation-diver-course","title":"SDI Navigation Diver Course","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSDI Underwater Navigation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivers are intensely fascinated by navigation… It allows them to make their way back to a special spot discovered on an earlier dive. They use the tricks and techniques of navigation to find an ideal exit point at the end of a dive without the need for an uncomfortable surface swim.Your SDI Underwater Navigation Specialty course will help you overcome the obstacles inherent to finding your way underwater. You will learn how easy and simple navigation can be and how it will help you both above and below the surface. During this course, you will review natural aids such as sand ripples or reef formations, which can accurately predict your route. Tools such as mechanical or digital compasses are a surprising challenge to the novice but we will help you unravel the challenge and teach the practical skills and techniques you’ll need to use them effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this course is for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe certified diver looking for a higher sense of direction and orientation while scuba diving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse prerequisites:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age 18, 10 with parental consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can expect to learn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDI Underwater Navigation Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aquatic environment\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural navigation\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmount of light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwater objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating distance underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredive checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills are generally done with more success if practiced on the surface from shore. Using the shore or descent line as a starting\/reference point makes keeping track of students easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice compass use on the surface: out and back, in addition to square and triangle patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform square pattern on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform triangle pattern on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddy contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment disassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog all dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in it for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe diving activities approximate those of training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe areas of activities approximate those of training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental conditions approximate those of training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in underwater navigation diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, the SDI Underwater Navigation Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSDI Underwater Navigation Diver minimum requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfactorily complete the SDI Underwater Navigation Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete all open water requirements efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take this course!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind your local SDI Dive Center:\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/refer\/?id=1005463\u0026amp;type=new_user\" title=\"New User\"\u003eClick \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/refer\/?id=1005463\u0026amp;type=new_user\" title=\"New User\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/search\/?area=sdi\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as online Course:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/refer\/?id=1005463\u0026amp;type=SDI\" title=\"Elearning link\"\u003eStart eLearning today!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/portal.tdisdi.com\/elearning-signup\/?chosen_course_id=101\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReview the course\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/sandp\/currentYear\/SDI\/part%203\/pdf\/individual\/26_Underwater_Navigation_Diver.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStandards \u0026amp; Procedures.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eeLearning courses are available in many languages.\u003cbr\u003eCheck course translation availability\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/iti\/available-translations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"SDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51305731326116,"sku":"SDI-NAV","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/3883\/3828\/files\/20141023YZIN-SDI-ow-0575.jpg?v=1776537697","url":"https:\/\/store.scubafoothills.com\/products\/sdi-navigation-diver-course","provider":"Foothills Scuba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}