The Self-Reliant Diver course is a PADI specialty designed for experienced divers who want to gain the skills and knowledge needed to dive independently. It covers essential techniques for risk management, dive planning, redundancy, and self-rescue, helping divers become more self-sufficient.

This course is ideal for experienced divers who want to develop their skills for independent diving, such as underwater photographers, dive professionals, or anyone looking to gain more autonomy underwater. Divers interested in solo diving or enhancing their overall self-sufficiency would benefit greatly from this course.

To enroll, you must be at least 18 years old, have an Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent), and have logged at least 100 dives. These prerequisites ensure that divers have the experience and skill level needed to handle the challenges of self-reliant diving.

While this course provides the skills necessary for self-reliant diving, it does not explicitly certify you as a solo diver. Instead, it focuses on enhancing your ability to be self-sufficient and manage potential risks independently. Many divers use this training to feel more confident and prepared when diving without a buddy.

You’ll learn critical skills for independent diving, including advanced dive planning, gas management, redundant equipment setup, buoyancy control, and self-rescue techniques. The course combines theory, confined water practice, and open water dives to build confidence and self-reliance.

Yes! The skills learned in this course focus on self-sufficiency, enhancing your ability to prevent and manage challenges independently. These techniques will improve your overall dive safety, whether diving solo or with a buddy.