Does the exploration of shipwrecks call to you? Are you not intimidated navigating meandering corridors or the challenges of silted out conditions? The TDI Advanced Wreck Course will teach you the proper techniques for planning and executing advanced penetration dives outside of the light zone. If you have aspirations of exploring wrecks like the USS Spiegel Grove or the USS Oriskany, this course is for you!
Course Prerequisites
Students are evaluated for participation in technical courses on a case-by-case basis. Not all divers are the same, nor are all certifications. Just because you have the requisite certifications doesn’t qualify you for participation. The majority of our students are local divers who have taken recreational and/or our Intro to Tech class, however we also take students who are traveling from out of state. We will do our best to tailor a training plan that offers you the greatest level of success.
- 18 years old
- Medical Clearance from a Physician
- Recreational Certifications
- Advanced Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Technical Certifications
- Advanced Nitrox
- Decompression Procedures
- 100+ Logged Dives
Required Gear
- Twin Set Regulators
- Back-mounted Double Cylinders w/ Dual Outlet Isolation Manifold
- Dual Bladder Wing
- Backplate & Harness
- Primary & Backup Shearwater Computer
- Deco Bottle w/ Oxygen Compatible Regulator
- Primary & Backup Reel
- Safety Reel
- Primary & Backup SMB
- Primary & Backup Light
- Primary & Backup Cutting Device
- Strobe Light
- Wetnotes
- Slate
- Exposure Protection (Hood, Wetsuit, Gloves)
Course Schedule
Advanced Wreck is taught as a 4 day program. A morning dry-land session is held on Day 1, with 2 dives in the afternoon. Days 2-4 are conducted as morning & afternoon dives.
Days 1 & 2 are conducted in South Florida and Days 3 & 4 are conducted in Key Largo