Diver Refresh
Been out the water a while? A refresher will get you back blowing bubbles!
A scuba diving refresher course is a short program designed to help certified divers review essential skills, safety procedures, and diving techniques after a period of inactivity. It’s ideal for certified divers who haven’t been underwater for over six months and want to regain skills and confidence before their next dive.
What Does a Refresher Course Cover?
- Equipment Setup & Use – Reviewing how to assemble, check, and use scuba gear properly.
- Basic Skills Practice – Mask clearing, buoyancy control, regulator recovery, and other fundamental skills.
- Emergency Procedures – Reviewing hand signals, out-of-air scenarios, and other safety drills.
- Dive Planning & Safety – Understanding dive computers, decompression limits, and environmental considerations.
Who Should Take It?
- Certified divers who haven’t dived in over six months.
- Certified divers who feel rusty or need some extra time with a dive pro to improve underwater comfort.
- Certified divers that have only ever dived in tropical waters.
- Those who want to refresh skills before advancing to a new certification level.
How Long Does It Take?
Most refresher courses are run over two dives at Port Noarlunga Jetty or Rapid Bay Jetty and take half a day or full day respectively.
Doing a Scuba Refresher with a Group is Better!
If you’re considering a scuba refresher, use the clubs Facebook Group to get a group of fellow club members together.
Cost Savings
- Group Discounts: Dive shops typically offer discounts for group bookings, so splitting the cost can make it cheaper per person.
- Travel Savings: Car pool and save petrol costs on the drive to the dive site.
More Fun & Motivation
- Friendly Support: Practicing skills with fellow club members makes the experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
- Shared Learning: You can help each other with diving techniques.
- Confidence Boost: Seeing others go through the refresher reassures you that you’re not alone in needing a skills tune-up.
- New dive buddies: You will meet dive buddies for future club dives.