Specialty Course Instructor Outline Product No. 70229 (Rev. 05/05) Version 1.06 Specialty Course Instructor Outline ii PADI
Boat Diver Specialty Course Instructor Outline
International PADI, Inc. 1990-2005 All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Published by International PADI Inc. 30151 Tomas St. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Printed in U.S.A. Product Number 70229 (Rev. 5/05) Version 1.06 Technical Development: PADI Training and Education Department Instructional Design: Bob Wohlers Technical Writing: Bob Wohlers Consultation and Review: Mal Fousek Jeff Myers Drew Richardson Karl Shreeves Julie Taylor Sanders C.K. Stewart Points for the instructor to consider that give additional qualifying information about con- ducting the course. Not intended to be read to students. Required information. Read to students as printed. Important information. Read to students. Objectives always precede individual Academic Topics and open water dives. Note to instructors: Note to students: By the end of this session, you will be able to: Objective Objective Objective Legend Boat Diver iii Please read this rst. Qualifying To Teach PADI Specialty Diver Courses To apply for a Specialty Instructor rating, an individual must be certied as a PADI Underwater Instructor or higher. There are two ways to qualify to teach PADI Specialty Diver courses: 1) Attend a Specialty Instructor Training Course conducted by PADI Course Directors, or 2) apply directly to PADI. Specialty Instructor Training Course attendance is highly recommended and encouraged. These courses provide hands-on training, technique demonstra- tions, course marketing information, current PADI Standards information and, when applicable, instructor-level open water training. Application made directly to PADI requires either: 1) use of a PADI standard- ized Specialty Course Instructor Outline (this document), or 2) the submis- sion of a self-generated specialty course outline for review. To speed outline approval, reduce liability exposure and ensure educational validity of your specialty courses, it is highly recommended that PADI standardized Specialty Course Instructor Outlines be used for courses they have been developed for. The Specialty Course Instructor Application is to be used whether attending a Specialty Instructor Training Course or applying directly to PADI. Important Note: Prior to promoting or teaching a PADI Specialty Diver course, written conrmation of instructor certication in that specialty must rst be received from PADI. For more information on certication as a PADI Specialty Instructor, please refer to the General Standards and Procedures section of the PADI Instruc- tor Manual. If you still have questions after reading this section, call your PADI Ofce. Specialty Course Instructor Outline iv COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEW This course is designed to be an introduction to boat diving and to help the student diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for boat diving. Prerequisites To qualify for the Boat Diver course, an individual must: 1. Be certied as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certication from another training organization. 2. Be 10 years of age or older. The Boat Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may be counted toward the certication requirements for this specialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course. Instructor Supervision Boat Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certied as a PADI Boat Diving Instructor. The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water training dives is eight students per instructor (8:1). For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maximum ratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11. Considerations for Open Water Training The Boat Diver course is to include two open water training dives, which may be conducted in one day. Both open water training dives must be conducted from a boat. It is recommended, but not required, that divers enrolled in the course be exposed to the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats (inatable boats, hard-hulled day boats, cabin cruisers, live- aboards, sailboats, etc.). Training dives may be conducted at night for divers who have completed the Night Adventure Dive or the rst dive of the PADI Night Diver specialty course, or have qualifying night diving experi- ence. After the training dives, student divers are required to log their dives in their personal log books. Boat Diver v COURSE OVERVIEW This course covers the knowledge and techniques of boat diving. The mini- mum number of recommended hours is 12, with time being equally divided between knowledge development and actual water-training sessions. To con- duct a Boat Diver course, the following is to be included: 1. The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of boat diving. 2. Proper boat diving etiquette -- storage of personal equipment, personal conduct and considerations for care of the boat. 3. Basic, common boat terminology. 4. Specic boat diving laws and/or ordinances. 5. Local boat diving laws and/or ordinances. 6. Overview of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board private diving vessels. When available and convenient, student divers interested in seamanship and small boat handling should be directed to specialized courses offered in this subject area (like those offered by national Coast Guard units, power squad- rons, private schools, colleges/universities, etc.). However, basic seamanship and small boat handling skills may be included in the course at the discretion of the instructor. CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES The certifying instructor obtains a Boat Diver certication by submitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Ofce. The instructor who conducts the students nal open water training session is to be the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that all certication requirements have been met. KEY STANDARDS Prerequisite Certication: PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or qualifying certication Minimum Age: 10 Recommended Course Hours: 12 Minimum Open Water Training: 2 dives Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 8:1* Minimum Instructor Rating: Boat Diver Specialty Instructor *For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maximum ratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11. Specialty Course Instructor Outline vi Introductory Information Boat Diver Specialty Course Instructor Outline Heading IV, in the outline Academic Topics, provides information that should be presented to students prior to boarding the diving vessel used during the course. At the discretion of the instructor, the topics in this section may be modularized (divided into several academic presentation sessions). Heading V, in the outline General Open water Considerations, provides specic information about conducting the open water dives in the course. Although open water teaching and organizational techniques are left to the instructor, read this information carefully prior to taking students in open water. Heading VII, in the outline Basic Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, is an optional module that may be presented to students enrolled in the course. The module is an overview of the topic and completion of the modules objec- tives does not indicate a complete knowledge of operating or handling any size/type dive boat. The boat dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may be counted toward Dive One of this specialty, at the discretion of the instructor. Similarly, Dive One of this specialty may be counted toward the Elective Boat Dive in the PADI Adventures in Diving program. Boat Diver 1 I. Course Overview The purpose of the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of diving from a boat. The Boat Diver Specialty course is intended to serve as a safe, super- vised introduction to boat diving. Training should emphasize fun and safety. The goals of PADI Boat Diver training are: A. To develop the students knowledge of dive boats proper boat diving etiquette, personal conduct, basic dive boat terminology, local boat diving laws and/or ordinances. B. To develop the students ability to perform important boat diving skills boat diving entries/exits, use of emergency/safety equip- ment and, in some situations, basic boating skills. C. To enable the student to plan, organize and conduct safe dives from a boat. This course is designed to be exible so it may be conducted on boats of all types and sizes 1) inatables; 2) hard-hull day boats; 3) cabin cruisers; and 4) live-aboard dive boats. II. Boat Diver Course Requirements A. Prerequisite certication: PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certication from another training organization. The instructor is to ensure that the individual can perform the skills required of a PADI Open Water Diver. B. Minimum age requirement: 10 years. C. Maximum student-to-instructor ratio: 8:1, to certied assistant 4:1. For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maxi- mum ratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11. D. The Elective Boat Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving pro- gram may be counted toward the certication requirements for this specialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course. E. Conned water training may be added at the discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course. As a preassessment before the course begins, a conned-water session may include a scuba-skills review. The PADI Skills Evaluation or Scuba Review Program is an excellent means of accomplishing this requirement. Specialty Course Instructor Outline 2 F. Dive data: 1. Two scuba dives. 2. The maximum depth for training open water divers during this course is 18 metres/60 feet. For 12-14 year olds, Adventure Dive maximum depth is 18 metres/60 feet or 21 metres/70 feet if they have taken the Adventure Deep Dive. For 10-11 year olds, the maximum depth is 12 metres/40 feet. III. Student and Instructor Equipment Requirements A. Student equipment 1. All personal standard diving equipment including: a. Mask, snorkel and ns b. Exposure suit and exposure suit accessories as appropriate for local diving environment. c. Weight system d. Tank and regulator system with submersible pressure gauge e. Alternate air source suitable for sharing air with other divers f. BCD with low-pressure inator g. Complete instrumentation, including a means to monitor depth, time and direction Depth and time monitoring may be accomplished through use of electronic dive computers, although students should be encouraged to carry additional depth and time monitoring instrumentation as backup in case of computer failure. h. Recreational Dive Planner (Table or Wheel) i. Diving tool or knife capable of cutting line j. Slate with pencil k. Whistle or other surface signaling device l. Log book m. Dive bag 2. Specialty equipment/supplies recommended a. Spare parts kit Boat Diver 3 B. Instructor equipment 1. All personal standard and specialty equipment required/rec- ommended of students. 2. Recommended safety equipment (unless supplied by char- tered boat operation): a. First aid supplies/equipment. Recommended: rst aid kit, Pocket Mask and oxygen. b. Small boat/surfboard for rapid surface transport (when diving from larger vessels). 3. Recommended specialty instructor equipment (unless sup- plied by chartered boat operation): a. Divers down ag (unless supplied by boat) b. VHF radio c. Floats, lines and anchors as needed 4. PADI materials that may be used to teach this course. a. General materials and teaching aids: Log book (Adventure Log recommended) PADI Instructor Manual Student Record File b. PADI reference materials: PADI Adventures in Diving Manual The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving c. Recognition materials: PIC envelopes Specialty Diver wall certicates Boat Diver specialty chevrons IV. Academic Topics The following is an actual presentation outline. Directions to, or com- ments for, the instructor are enclosed in [brackets]. A. Introductions, course overview and welcome to the course 1. Staff introductions a. [Introduce yourself and assistants] b. [Have students introduce themselves and explain why theyre interested in boat diving break the ice and encourage a relaxed atmosphere.] 2. Course goals a. The goals of this course are: To develop your practical knowledge of boat diving. Specialty Course Instructor Outline 4 To increase your diving skills. To enable you to plan, organize and make dives from boats. Provide you with additional supervised experience. To encourage you to participate in other PADI Continu- ing Education Courses. 3. Course overview a. Classroom presentations. [Academic information may also be given on boats or on shore. If classroom presentations are used to teach academic information, give the times, dates and locations.] There will be _______ (number) classroom presentations during the course. b. Open water training dives. There will be two open water training dives during this course. On each dive, you will practice simple boat diving tech- niques. Each dive is designed to maximize your fun and enjoy- ment while you are professionally supervised by your PADI Instructor (and certied assistants). 4. Certication a. Upon successful completion of the course, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty certication card is awarded. b. Certication recognizes that you: Have been trained to plan, organize, conduct and log open water dives from a boat, in conditions generally comparable to, or better than, those you were trained in. May apply for the rating of Master Scuba Diver if you are a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certication from another organization) and a PADI Rescue Diver (or have a qualifying certication from another organization) with certication in four other PADI Specialty ratings. 5. Class requirements a. Cost of course [Be sure to explain all course costs] b. Equipment needs c. Materials needed for the course d. Attendance requirements 6. Administration a. Complete paperwork Enrollment, Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding, PADI Medical State- ment, Liability Release and Assumption of Risk. [The PADI Student Record File contains all of these forms. Using it makes completing course paperwork easy and convenient.] Boat Diver 5 B. Why dive from boats? Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: List ve reasons for learning how to boat dive. 1. Opportunities to dive in areas you could not otherwise reach 2. Allows you to seek out the calmest and clearest waters 3. Typically easier than shore diving a. Easy entries b. Reduced need for long surface and underwater swims. c. Easy exits 4. Less wear and tear on equipment (compared to most types of shore diving). 5. Social interaction a. Making new friends b. Learning from other divers C. Common boat terminology Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Locate a boats bow, stern, starboard side and port side. Locate a boats windward and leeward sides. Locate the following (specic and appropriate to the type of dive boat being used during the course): equipment storage area(s), head(s), shower(s), bunks (staterooms), wheelhouse (bridge), transom, rail, galley and diving entry/exit area. 1. Nautical terms to help you orient yourself on board a boat. a. Bow front end, forward part of a boat Forward towards the bow of the boat b. Stern back end, rear part of a boat Astern towards the rear of the boat Aft rearward; literally after the decks (as in go aft). c. Starboard side right side of a boat d. Port side left side of a boat Remembering Port from Starboard. Always think of a boat that just left port (as in leaving a harbor). e. Windward side (or side to weather) that side of a boat upon which the wind is blowing f. Leeward side that side of a boat away from the wind direction Specialty Course Instructor Outline 6 g. Amidships double meaning; an object or area midway between the boats sides or something midway between the bow and the stern. h. Aloft overhead in the rigging i. Below below the deck j. Abovedeck means on deck 2. Identifying an area on a boat by its nautical term a. Head a boats toilet/restroom facility. [If the boat used during the course has a head, you may wish to review its proper use.] b. Galley a boats kitchen c. Bridge a raised transverse platform on a boat from which the boat is navigated. d. Wheelhouse (or pilothouse) a deckhouse for the boats helmsman (pilot), containing the steering wheel, compass and navigating equipment. e. Transom the planking forming the stern of a square- ended boat. On small vessels (such as an inatable), the transom is the stern area on which an outboard motor is attached. f. Rail guard/barrier at outer edge of a ships deck. Gunwale top rail of the boat. The tops of the pon- toons on an inatable. 3. Other possible locations on board a boat a. Tank racks b. Spear gun bins c. Bunks/staterooms d. Diving entry/exit area D. Categories of dive boats Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: State three features typically required of a good dive boat. Identify a dive boat by placing it in one of the four general categories inatables, hard-hull day boats, cabin cruisers, and live-aboards. 1. Three features typically required of a good dive boat a. Ample deck space very important for suiting up and storage of equipment. Small boats with ample deck space may be better than larger, more luxurious vessels without deck space. Boat Diver 7 b. Stability dive boats must be stable platforms c. Power needed to haul people and lots of equipment to a destination 2. Categories of dive boats The following categories of dive boats are loose subdivisions. Some types of dive boats may not t neatly into any one category. Categories are assigned for the purpose of dening the different procedures and techniques used when diving from one of these types of vessels. a. Inatables From approximately 3 metres/10 feet to over 5 metres/16 feet long. Typically, two air-lled side tubes which meet at the bow. May have exible or rigid hull, solid or inatable keel, soft or hard oorboard. Has a solid transom on which an outboard motor is typically placed. Side tubes typically subdivided into independent com- partments minimizes buoyancy loss in the event of a puncture or tear. b. Hard-hull day boats From approximately 5 metres/16 feet to over 6 metres/20 feet. Boats in this category could include: resort pontoon at-tops, runabouts, utility boats, small sailboats, and skiffs. Those hard-hulled day boats designed specically for diving or shing are best lots of deck space. Touring/skiing hard-hulled day boats typically have minimal deck space. c. Cabin cruisers From approximately 5 metres/20 feet to over 9 metres/28 feet (in the US, 9 metres/28 feet is the larg- est size that may be trailered). The term cruiser typically indicates a type of boat with at least minimum accommodations and facilities for overnight trips. Boats in this category could include: all types of cabin cruisers, medium-sized sailboats, and yachts. Some types of small dive charter boats fall into this category (six to ten divers). Specialty Course Instructor Outline 8 The best cabin cruisers for diving are those with lots of deck space. d. Live-aboards From approximately 9 metres/30 feet to over several hundreds of metres/feet. In this category can be found: converted shing ves- sels, large charter-type dive boats (sail or power; up to 50+ divers), luxurious yachts, and even cruise ships (may accommodate hundreds of divers). Individuals diving from the larger live-aboards may nd themselves actually diving from inatables or small, hard-hull day boats. Therefore, knowing how to dive from both types of boats may be helpful. E. Emergency equipment for boat diving Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: List the basic emergency equipment typically found on the type of dive boat(s) used during the course. Locate the basic emergency equipment on the boat(s) used during the course. You need only cover the emergency/safety equipment typically found on the type of dive boat(s) used during your course. Consequently, you need not cover all of the information presented in this section. 1. Life preservers (personal otation devices), buoyant cushions, life rings and ring buoys. a. Local regulations number and type required: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ b. Where found on board c. Review lifejacket usage. [Optional exercise. 2. Fire extinguishers a. Local regulations number and type required: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ b. Where found on board c. Review re extinguisher usage. [Optional exercise.] Boat Diver 9 3. Sound signaling devices a. Whistles and other surface signaling devices b. Bells 4. Visual distress signals a. Local regulations number and type required: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ b. Where found on board c. Review device usage [Optional exercise] 5. Bilge pump or bailer a. Where found on board b. Review usage 6. First aid kits a. Contents of a personal rst aid kit those brought on board by divers. [Reference PADI Rescue Diver Manual for complete information on rst aid kits.] Type of container sealed, moisture proof plastic box is best (no metal parts or cardboard). Basic rst aid supplies bandages, dressings, tapes, antiseptic ointments, and sunburn lotions/sprays. Basic rst aid instruments scissors, tweezers, Pocket Mask, and thermometer. Personal medications and supplies b. On-board rst aid kit (those belonging to the boat) [Review contents on on-board rst aid kit.] Encourage all enrolled boat divers to complete a standard rst aid course. Emergency First Response is highly recommended for boaters since it is a combination course in CPR and emergency care. 7. Oxygen equipment for boat diving. [Reference PADI Rescue Diver Manual for complete information on oxygen equipment types, usage, etc.] a. Highly recommended for every dive boat b. Recommended type: demand-valve. Delivers 100 percent oxygen to patient. c. Local regulations, use of oxygen: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Specialty Course Instructor Outline 10 d. Where found on board e. Review basic usage of oxygen device. [Optional exercise.] 8. Use of marine radios for emergency purposes a. Local usage emergency frequency(ies) specic to type of radio(s) being used: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ b. Where found on board c. Review radio usage [Optional exercise] F. Seasickness Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: State nine ways to help avoid getting seasick while boat diving. Explain what to do if the motion of a boat causes seasickness. 1. How to combat seasickness: a. Take a seasickness medication. If you plan to use seasick- ness medication: Carefully read all warnings associated with the medi- cation and follow printed directions. Generally, take medication prior to boarding. b. Avoid greasy foods prior to boarding c. Stay in the fresh air on deck. d. Stand in the center of the boat, concentrating on a station- ary object on the horizon. e. Stay busy while underway, but avoid intricate tasks (pre- paring underwater photo equipment, etc.). f. Be prepared to enter the water soon after arrival at the dive site. However, if feeling very ill do not dive. g. If the trip is overnight, select a bunk as near the middle of the boat as possible. h. Avoid breathing engine fumes from the boat. i. Avoid using the heads during rough weather. 2. If you do get sick a. Dont use the boats head b. Use the leeward (downwind) boat rail c. Be careful being on the deck alone (especially at night while the boat is underway in rough seas). Get someone to go with you. Boat Diver 11 d. After getting sick, try to drink some water to avoid getting dehydrated. G. Pre-boarding procedures Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Prepare dive equipment prior to boarding for ease of use while boat diving. Assemble an appropriate spare parts and tool kit for the type of boat diving being done. Prepare yourself both mentally and physically prior to boarding a boat for diving. Use the PADI Boat Diving Information Sheet to help organize boat diving excursions. 1. Preparing your diving equipment a. Inspect your equipment carefully. b. Use an equipment check-off list. Keeps you from forget- ting needed equipment. [Refer students to the PADI Open Water Equipment Checklist found in the appendix of most PADI diver manuals.] c. Clearly mark all equipment. On a crowded dive boat, equipment can be easily misplaced besides, a lot of equipment looks similar. d. Fill tank(s) in advance. e. Carefully pack all dive equipment (except tank, weight belt and some specialty items) in a dive bag. Use separate bag(s) for personal belongings, food, etc. Dont forget log book, certication card and legal documents (shing license, visas, passports, etc.). 2. Assembling a spare parts and tool kit for boat diving. a. Type of container shing tacklebox works great. b. Parts: O-rings Mask/n straps Exposure suit repair items Other:____________________________ __________________________________ c. Tools: [This mainly depends on the type of boat being used for the course or the type of boat the student will use upon certication. Customize this section appropriately.] __________________________________ __________________________________ Specialty Course Instructor Outline 12 __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 3. Preparing your body and mind a. Refrain from alcoholic beverages the night before, but do drink plenty of uids (water, juices, etc.). b. Get plenty of sleep. c. If necessary, take seasickness medication the night before follow printed directions. d. Dont forget to eat a balanced meal. e. If needed, write down the following information: Name of boat Directions Destination(s) Charter fees (if any) Extra charges (food, air, etc.) 4. Use of the PADI Boat Diving Information Sheet. [See Appendix of most PADI diver manuals. If appropriate, review sheet with students explain utility.] H. Boarding procedures Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Describe the boarding procedure for the type of dive boat(s) being used during the course. The following information deals primarily with the boarding procedures for charter-type dive boats. Regardless of the type of dive boat used during the course, it is highly recommended that the following information be presented due to its almost universal utility. 1. Plan to board the boat or check in at least a half an hour prior to departure. 2. Once on board, ask or listen to directions as to where and how to stow diving equipment. 3. Ask or listen to directions as to where to stow personal items those you intend to keep dry. a. Anything left on the open deck will probably get wet. Boat Diver 13 b. On small boats, you may want to leave items that need to stay dry at home, in a car, on shore, etc. 4. If necessary, sign in and place your name on your tank. 5. If a predeparture brieng is conducted, attend and listen care- fully. 6. Specic boarding procedures for the type of boat(s) used during the course: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ I. Predive procedures Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Identify the four parts of a typical area orientation brieng. Explain how to suit up prior to the dive, specic to the type of dive boat(s) being used during the course and the environmental conditions encountered. Perform no decompression calculations using the RDP. You need only cover those predive procedures specic and appropriate to the type of dive boat(s) used during your course. 1. Listening to predive briengs. a. When predive briengs are given, always listen carefully. Predive briengs help ensure safe, problem-free boat dives. b. Focus your attention on the divemaster or crew member stop all other activity. c. If after the brieng, you havent heard specic information or if you have a question, ask for input. 2. The four parts of a typical area orientation brieng. [Taken from the PADI Area Orientation Guidelines Divemaster Slate No. 1. The information on this slate is a template for the type of brieng typically delivered prior to boat dives. By knowing the contents of a proper area orientation, the students can intelligently ask questions if they ever hear an incomplete boat dive brieng.] Specialty Course Instructor Outline 14 a. Facilities orientation Restroom/showers, food concession Where to suit up Off-limits areas b. General characteristics Bottom type and topography Depth range Speed and direction of current (if any) Areas to avoid Interesting and helpful facts about the site Game regulations and hazardous marine life Entry/exit information (technique and location) Suggested dive plan c. Buddy team considerations Buddy-team selection Advise inexperienced divers to pair with experienced divers. Review buddy team procedures. d. Communication, emergency procedures and general safety rules. Review hand signals All divers to signal O.K. upon surfacing When to exit What to do in the event of an emergency The role of supervisory personnel Review accounting, recall and out-of-air procedures Dive site rating (novice, experienced, advanced) 3. Suiting up while boat diving a. Inatables and small hard-hull day boats If deck space on the inatable is at a premium, you may want to assemble your tank, BCD and regulator prior to leaving the dock/shore. Depending on inatable size, you might also consider putting your exposure suit on prior to leaving dock/ shore (some inatables have wet rides). Upon arrival at dive site, you might consider putting the tanks, BCDs and regulators overboard attached to a line. This opens deck space for nal suiting. [Explain how this will be done during the course.] As always, assist your buddy when needed. Boat Diver 15 Conduct safety drill BWRAF Rinse mask Other:______________________________ Other:______________________________ Other:______________________________ b. Cabin cruisers and live-aboards Consolidate diving equipment in one area. Assemble tank, BCD and regulator. Don exposure suit (if needed) and place dry clothes below (bunk, galley, any dry area). Have buddy assist with tank donning dont don tank over the head. May cause injury. Conduct safety drill BWRAF Fins are donned directly adjacent to the entry area walking on boat decks with ns is a good way to trip and fall. Rinse mask and partially inate BCD Other:_________________________________ Other:_________________________________ Other:_________________________________ 4. Prior to every boat dive, perform all appropriate RDP calculations based on the specic dive site depth infor- mation. 5. When diving from noncharter, private boats: a. Leave personnel on board to tend the boat. Make sure they are capable of operating the boat in case the anchor breaks free or divers need assistance. b. Fly the appropriate divers down ag for the local area. The appropriate ag for this local area is: ______________________________________________ Specialty Course Instructor Outline 16 J. Dive procedures You need only cover those dive procedures specic to the type of dive boat(s) used during your course. Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Explain how to make a proper entry, specic to the type of dive boat(s) being used during the course and the environmental condi- tions encountered State the specic descent procedure to be used on the dives in the course. Identify the direction divers should typically head when diving from a boat at anchor. Identify the general area in which individuals should dive when a boat is at anchor near a shoreline. State the use of trip lines, gear lines, tag lines, and current lines. Explain how to make a proper exit, specic to the type of dive boat(s) being used during the course and the environmental conditions encountered. 1. Boat diving entries a. General If necessary, check out with divemaster/boat crew. Make sure entry area is clear. Partially inate your BCD prior to entry if tank and BCD are donned on the boat. Use your regulator during the entry. If tank and BCD are donned in the water, use your snorkel. Hold mask rmly during entry. Have accessories (cameras, etc.) handed to you in the water. If appropriate, move away from boat once in the water (so others may enter and because anchored boats swing in the water). Other:______________________________ Other:______________________________ b. Types of entries from inatables and small hard-hull day boats: Backward roll Sitting entry slide-in off gunwale Boat Diver 17 Other:______________________________ Other:______________________________ c. Types of entries from cabin cruisers and live-aboards: Feet rst giant stride Sitting entry slide in off back swim step, side ladder platform, etc. Other:______________________________ Other:______________________________ d. The type of entry(ies) we will make during the dives in this course are: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. Boat diving descents a. General Prior to descent, orient yourself to the boat and/or shoreline using natural navigation or compass techniques. Also, note air pressure, time and location of buddy. When possible, use a line during your descent for comfort and orientation. If drift diving, follow directions given by divemaster or inwater dive supervisor. If you descend down a line, use it as a guide only do not use anchored line to pull yourself down. This may lift anchor off the bottom on some boats. Watch depth, time and air pressure during all descents. b. Anchor line descent Be cautious of vertical boat movement due to surface swells. Severe jerking motions may cause discomfort and even injury. Be cautious of the boat needing to re-anchor release and swim away from the anchor line if it suddenly begins to come up. Remember that the anchor line is typically curved and does not hang straight down. c. Trip line descent Trip line is connected to anchor with a buoy at the surface separate from the anchor line. Typically hangs much more vertical than anchor line. d. Free descent descent without a line Specialty Course Instructor Outline 18 Be cautious of disorientation if you nd yourself in mid water when you cannot see the surface or bottom. Be sensitive to your buddys location (or location of the group while drift diving). Watch your rate of descent. e. The type of descent(s) we will make during the dives in this course are: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 3. Diving from an anchored boat a. For comfort, navigate during the dive to end your dive at or near the boat. b. Dive against the current so it can be used to assist you in returning to the boat at the end of the dive. c. If so directed, dive between the shoreline and the boat. This procedure will typically keep you away from off- shore boat trafc. d. Avoid long excursions from the boat. Dive boats generally anchor over the best area. 4. Diving from an unanchored boat while drift diving. [If your PADI Boat Diver Specialty course is conducted from an unan- chored boat while drift diving, explain the drift diving pro- cedures used in your area at this time. If necessary, reference the PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course Instructor Outline for procedural recommendations.] 5. Use of special lines during some types of boat diving. a. Gear lines These lines are generally used on smaller dive boats. They hang off of the sides or the transom. Used to attach equipment to tanks with BCDs and regulators, cameras, etc. On inatables, may be the lines permanently attached to the sides of the boat. b. Tag lines These lines may be used on all sized boats, while at anchor in a current. Inwater, buoyed line stretching between the stern of the boat to the anchor line. Used to assist divers while swimming against current from stern of boat to anchor line. c. Current (or stern) lines. Boat Diver 19 Buoyed line extending from stern of boat down cur- rent. Used by divers who accidentally ascend behind the boat, down current. [Remind divers that this should not happen.] The diver grabs the line using it to help him remain stationary while crew pulls it toward the boat, or to pull himself toward the boat, hand-over-hand while swimming. 6. Boat diving ascents a. Remember S.A.F.E. concepts Safely Ascend From Every dive. Ascend no faster than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Make at least a three-minute safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet. b. Use a reference line (anchor or trip line) when possible. c. Note time prior to leaving bottom. d. Remember to extend hand and look up and around, while slowly rotating during ascent. Watch out for bottom of boat. e. Ascend and surface near the boat ying a dive ag this will help you avoid being hit by other boats. f. Once on surface, immediately signal O.K. to the boat and inate BCD. 7. Boat diving exits a. General Avoid crowding the exit area. Be patient; wait your turn. Avoid being behind and under a diver pulling himself onto the boat or climbing up a boat ladder. He may slip or his tank may accidentally drop out of the back- pack. Remove ns only after contact with the boat is made. If exiting onto a boat swim step or stern platform, time your exit with the swells. Use a swell to assist you up and on the platform. Hand accessory equipment (cameras, etc.) to boat crew if available. b. The type of exit(s) we will make during the dives in this course are: __________________________________ __________________________________ Specialty Course Instructor Outline 20 K. Postdive procedures Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Explain how to pack and stow your diving equipment, specic to the type of dive boat(s) being used during the course. Explain why it is important to listen to postdive roll calls by divemas- ters or crew members. 1. Packing and stowing your equipment a. General Dont drop weight belt or tanks on boat deck most are easily damaged and difcult/costly to repair. Be considerate. Work out of your equipment bag Dont leave equip- ment spread all over the boat deck. Space is usually at a premium. Secure tank or have it relled. b. Specic information regarding the boat dive made during the course: __________________________________ __________________________________ 2. Divemaster or crew check-in procedures, roll calls and debrief- ings. a. General If a divemaster is present, check in immediately after dive. This will let him know you are on board. If a roll call is taken, be visually present. Should you not be on board, you dont want to be left behind because someone answered for you. If given, listen to the dive debrieng. b. Specic information regarding the boat dive made during the course: __________________________________ __________________________________ L. Summary During this course weve discussed: 1. Why dive from boats? 2. Common boat terminology 3. Categories of dive boats 4. Safety and emergency boating equipment 5. Seasickness Boat Diver 21 6. Preboarding procedures 7. Boarding procedures 8. Predive procedures 9. Dive procedures 10. Postdive procedures V. General Open Water Considerations A. Involve students in dive-planning activities. Have students pre- pare training buoys and special lines (current lines, trip lines, tag lines, etc.) if used. B. Due to the nature of boat diving, be sensitive to each students potential problem with seasickness. C. Predive briengs should cover proper boat diving etiquette, common boat terminology, specic boat diving entries and exits, local boat diving laws specic to diving and an overview of the vessels safety and emergency equipment. D. Vessels used to conduct this dive may range from small inatables to large, live-aboard charter boats. When possible, attempt to match the vessel used for the course with the type of vessel the stu- dent is most likely to dive from once the course is completed. E. When possible, and if appropriate, conduct each dive from a differ- ent type of boat. This will provide students with a more universal understanding of boat diving. F. When possible, and if applicable, have students conduct their safety stops under the boat on a weighted line, safety stop bar, a trip line, or on the anchor line. G. Students completing the optional Seamanship and Small Boat Handling module could practice the recommended skills via two methods: 1. Being allowed to handle the boat both prior to and after the dive. 2. During a specic boat-handling session, separate from the actual open water dives. Specialty Course Instructor Outline 22 VI. Open Water Sessions For clarity, each open water dive is outlined completely. Skills and proce- dures specic to an individual dive appear in boldface type. A. Open Water Training Dive One Performance Requirements. By the end of this open water training session, the student will be able to: Identify the following areas of the specic boat being used for the dive: bow, stern, starboard, port, entry area, exit area and area to stow diving equipment. Locate important emergency/safety equipment aboard the boat (such as: rst aid kit, oxygen, dive ag, radio and re extinguisher). Perform a proper entry, specic to the type of boat being used for the dive. Perform a safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet for at least three minutes. Perform a proper exit, specic to the type of boat being used for the dive. 1. Brieng a. Location of specic areas on the boat: bow, stern, starboard, port, entry area, exit area and area to stow diving equipment. b. Location of important emergency/safety equipment aboard the boat. c. Evaluation of conditions. If the boat is anchored and a current is present, remember to begin dive by swimming into the cur- rent. Also, if the boat is at anchor and near a shoreline, dive between the boat and the shore. d. Facilities on dive boat (if any): head, galley, showers, etc. e. Bottom composition and topography around dive site. f. Depth range on bottom. g. Ending tank pressure when to terminate the dive. h. Interesting and helpful facts about the dive site. i. Sequence of training dive review Dive One tasks. Boat diving entry (where and what type). Descent (where and how). Dive for fun and pleasure. Ascent (where and how) safety stop. Boat diving exit (where and what type). Stow equipment. j. Special communication underwater and topside (review of boat recall system, if so equipped). k. What to do if student loses class/buddy under-water. l. What to do if student loses reference line. Boat Diver 23 m. What to do if an emergency arises. n. Buddy assignments 2. Predive procedures a. Prepare personal diving equipment. b. Perform no decompression calculations. [Students should use Deluxe Data Carrier or Recreational Dive Planner Data Carrier.] c. Don personal diving equipment. d. Perform proper buddy equipment check BWRAF. e. Practice buddy breathing and alternate air source breath- ing techniques (before diving with an unfamiliar buddy). f. Demonstrate proper boat diving entry technique. g. Maintain buddy contact on the surface. h. Swim to reference line or dive site. 3. Descent. a. Set and start your timing device (record time if necessary). b. Vent air from BCD. c. Equalize air spaces. d. Maintain subsurface buddy contact. e. Neutralize buoyancy during descent. f. Demonstrate anti-silting techniques near bottom. 4. Dive for fun and pleasure 5. Ascent a. Record bottom time on slate. b. Neutral buoyant ascent at a rate no faster than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Make safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes. 6. Postdive procedures a. Signal support personnel once on the surface (if appropri- ate). b. Achieve comfortable positive buoyancy using your BCD. d. Rest on the surface momentarily. e. Swim toward exit area on the boat. f. Demonstrate proper boat diving exit technique. g. Check in with divemaster (if appropriate). h. Assist your buddy with equipment removal. i. Set your timing device for surface interval (if necessary). j. Stow personal equipment on the boat as instructed. k. Listen for roll call (if appropriate). l. Calculate pressure group letter (if needed for a second dive in six hours). Specialty Course Instructor Outline 24 7. Debrieng a. Positive feedback regarding performance. b. Questions specic to boat diving 8. Log dive (Instructor signs log) B. Open Water Training Dive Two Performance Requirements. By the end of this open water training session, the student will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to construct a dive plan that takes into account the type of boat being used and the diving environment. Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge learned from the course to dive from the type of boat being used. 1. Brieng a. Review location of important emergency/safety equip- ment aboard the boat (if diving from a boat different from Dive One). b. Evaluation of conditions. If the boat is anchored and a current is present, remember to begin dive by swimming into the current. Also, if the boat is at anchor and near a shoreline, dive between the boat and the shore. c. Review facilities on dive boat (if any): head, galley, showers, etc. (if diving from a boat different from Dive One). d. Bottom composition and topography around dive site. e. Depth range on bottom. f. Ending tank pressure when to terminate the dive. g. Interesting and helpful facts about the dive site. h. Sequence of training dive review Dive 1 tasks. Develop dive plan. Boat diving entry (students decide where and what type). Descent (students decide where and how). Dive for fun and pleasure. Ascent (students decide where and how) safety stop. Boat diving exit (students decide where and what type). Stow equipment. i. Special communication underwater and topside (review of boat recall system, if so equipped). j. What to do if student loses class/buddy underwater. k. What to do if student loses reference line. Boat Diver 25 l. What to do if an emergency arises. m. Buddy assignments 2. Predive procedures a. Prepare personal diving equipment b. Perform no decompression calculations. [Students should use Deluxe Data Carrier or Recreational Dive Planner Data Carrier.] c. Don personal diving equipment. d. Perform proper buddy equipment check BWRAF. e. Practice buddy breathing and alternate-air-source breath- ing techniques (before diving with an unfamiliar buddy). f. Demonstrate proper boat diving entry technique. g. Maintain buddy contact on the surface. h. Swim to reference line or dive site. 3. Descent a. Set and start your timing device (record time if necessary). b. Vent air from BCD. c. Equalize air spaces. d. Maintain subsurface buddy contact. e. Neutralize buoyancy during descent. f. Demonstrate anti-silting techniques near bottom. 4. Dive for fun and pleasure 5. Ascent a. Record bottom time on slate. b. Neutral buoyant ascent at a rate no faster than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Make safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes. 6. Postdive procedures a. Signal support personnel once on the surface (if appropri- ate). b. Achieve comfortable positive buoyancy using your BCD. c. Rest on the surface momentarily. d. Swim toward exit area on the boat. e. Demonstrate proper boat diving exit technique. f. Check in with divemaster (if appropriate). g. Assist your buddy with equipment removal. h. Set your timing device for surface interval (if necessary). i. Stow personal equipment on the boat as instructed. j. Listen for roll call (if appropriate). k. Calculate pressure group letter (if needed for a second dive in six hours). Specialty Course Instructor Outline 26 7. Debrieng a. Positive feedback regarding performance. b. Questions specic to boat diving. 8. Log dive (Instructor signs log) VII. Basic Seamanship and Small Boat Handling (optional module intended to be personal- ized for local boating situations) When available and convenient, students interested in seamanship and small boat handling should be directed to specialized courses offered in this subject area (like those offered by national Coast Guard units, power squadrons, private schools, colleges/universities, etc.). However, PADI Boat Diving Instructors may teach some or all of the Seamanship and Small Boat Handling module as needed to augment a students knowledge of boat diving. Comple- tion of this module does not indicate complete knowledge of operating or handling any size/type dive boat. The following outline was designed as a starting point, from which you may customize your own outline. For more information, and to assist you in completing your personalized outline (specic to local laws, techniques, etc.), use reference books and manuals on the subject. Much of the outline is skill-oriented and is best learned through actual boating activity not in the classroom. Make the module as practical as possible. A. Local boating laws and regulations Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Comply with local boating laws and regulations specic to: a) boat ownership, b) registration, c) numbering, and 4) documentation. Comply with local boating laws and regulations specic to required boating equipment. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Boat Diver 27 _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
B. Basic rules of the road Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Dene rules of the road for small boat handling. Comply with local rules of the road. Comply with international rules of the road. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ C. Basic seamanship Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Identify the construction, materials and characteristics of various kinds of rope. Tie the following knots and describe their usage while boating: gure- eight, two half-hitches, granny, reef or square knot, bowline, clove hitch, and sheet bend. Splice two pieces of rope together for permanent joining. Coil and stow rope for future use. Demonstrate basic boat handling and helmsmanship abilities. Launch and trailer a small dive boat. Operate the marine radio on board a dive boat according to local regulations and procedures. Specialty Course Instructor Outline 28 1. Marlinespike seamanship Ropes, knots, splices, rope use and care 2. Boat handling and helmsmanship a. Starting and stopping the engine b. How to trim the load weight distribution on board c. Basic steering d. Leaving a dock and docking e. Picking up a mooring f. Picking up divers g. Coming along side h. Turning in a conned area i. Power turns j. Handling a boat at high speeds k. Handling a boat at slow speeds l. Towing another boat m. Handling a boat in rough weather n. Emergency actions Man overboard Capsized boat Loss of engine power 3. Launching and trailering a. Launching from a ramp b. Launching from a beach c. Beaching a small boat d. Basic trailering techniques 4. Operating a marine radio regulations and procedures _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Boat Diver 29 D. Basic anchoring techniques Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Select an anchor type for the diving being done, bottom characteris- tics, amount of current and wind, and the type of boat being used. Set up an anchor conguration for a dive boat using all appropriate groundtackle rope, chain, ttings and anchor. Select an anchorage for diving. Stow an anchor on board a small dive boat for maximum accessibility while taking up a minimum of deck space. Secure an anchor rope to a small dive boat. Deploy and set an anchor. Retrieve an anchor. 1. Selecting the correct anchor 2. Setting up an anchoring system for a small boat 3. Selecting a proper anchorage for diving 4. How to stow an anchor on board a boat 5. Securing an anchor rope to a boat 6. Deploying and setting an anchor 7. Retrieving an anchor E. Basic boating navigation Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Use a boats compass for basic navigation. Identify common, local navigational aids. Read a local navigational chart to locate (or relocate) a dive site. Use available and appropriate electronic navigational aids to locate (or relocate) a dive site. 1. Using the compass on board the dive boat. [If appropriate and if the boat being used has a compass, review its usage with the students.] 2. Local navigational aids. [Review such aids as buoys, daybea- cons, lights, fog signals, lightships and radiobeacons.] 3. Reading local navigational charts. [If appropriate, review with students how to use navigational charts for boat diving.] 4. Using electronic navigational aids. [If appropriate and avail- able, orient students to the use of electronic navigational aids radio direction nders, fathometres, loran, omega and satel- lite navigation.] Specialty Course Instructor Outline 30 F. Basic piloting Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Dene the term piloting. State the seven dimensions of piloting. Use available and appropriate piloting instruments. Use the basic principles of dead reckoning while piloting a boat. 1. Piloting: The use of landmarks, aids to navigation and sound- ings to conduct a vessel safely through channels, harbors and along coasts where dangers to navigation require constant attention to the boats position and course. 2. Seven dimensions of piloting: a. Direction b. Distance c. Time d. Speed e. Position f. Depths g. Heights (bridges, etc.) 3. Piloting instruments a. Charts b. Magnetic compass c. Chart plotting devices d. Clock e. Speedometers f. Binoculars 4. Dead Reckoning (DR) a. Denition: The advancement of the boats position on the chart from its last accurately determined location, using the courses steered and the speeds through the water. b. Information needed: Course: direction in which a boat is to be steered or is being steered. Direction of travel. Heading: the direction in which a boat is pointed at any given moment. Speed: rate of travel through the water. Distance: plot of a future-intended track. c. Basic principles DR track always started from a known position. Only true courses steered are used for determining a DR track. Boat Diver 31 Only the speed through the water is used for deter- mining distance traveled and a DR position along the track. d. Plotting techniques on charts e. Distance, time and speed calculations G. Tides and currents Learning Objectives. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Dene the term tide and explain the importance of tides to boating. State the two basic forces that interact to produce tides. Identify the two celestial bodies affecting tidal movement and state which one has more inuence. Dene the following terms: high tide, low tide, tidal range, spring and neap tides. State the characteristics of the following tide types: semidiurnal, diur- nal and mixed. Determine the state of tide or tidal current ow in local coastal waters. Compare and contrast the following types of currents: tidal currents, river currents, major ocean currents, and wind-driven currents. 1. Denition of tides: alternate rising and falling of water within a certain time period. Importance to boaters: depth while crossing shoals, anchoring (letting out enough scope), adjust- ing lines while tied to pier or wharf. 2. Forces that produce tides a. Gravitational pull of sun and moon b. Moon has greater effect since closer to earth 3. Tidal uctuations a. High tide: highest level reached by an ascending tide. b. Low tide: lowest level reached by a descending tide. c. Tidal range: difference between high and low waters. d. Spring tides: maximum tidal ranges within a lunar month. e. Neap tides: minimum tidal ranges within a lunar month. 4. Types of tides a. Diurnal: Single high and single low tide each day. b. Semidiurnal: Two high and two low tides each day, where the heights of the highs and lows are almost equal. c. Mixed: Approximately two high and two low tides each day, where the heights of the highs and lows are unequal. Specialty Course Instructor Outline 32 5. Determining local tidal conditions. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 6. Currents the horizontal movement of water a. Tidal currents caused by rise and fall of tides b. River currents c. Major ocean currents d. Wind-driven currents e. Local current concerns ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ H. Basic guides to boating safety. 1. Carry proper equipment know how to use it 2. Maintain boat and equipment in top condition 3. Know and obey the rules of the road 4. Operate with care, courtesy and common sense 5. Always keep your boat under complete control 6. Watch posted speeds; slow down in anchorages 7. Do not ever overload your boat 8. See that lifesaving equipment is accessible 9. Check local weather reports before departure 10. Inspect hull, engine and all gear frequently 11. Keep bilges clean, electrical contacts tight 12. Guard rigidly against any fuel system leakage Boat Diver 33 13. Have re extinguishers instantly available 14. Take maximum precautions when taking on fuel 15. Be sure to allow adequate scope when anchoring 16. Request (where available) a boat inspection by a qualied marine safety organization (Coast Guard, etc.) 17. Enroll in boating classes Specialty Course Instructor Outline 34 Name _______________________________________________________________________ Date ____________
Boat Dive Knowledge Review Answer Key To the student: Answer the following questions and bring this completed Knowledge Review with you to your next training session. 1. On the illustration, label the following: bow, stern, port, starboard, windward and leeward. 2. List eight pieces of emergency equipment commonly found on dive boats.
3. Describe how to help prevent seasickness, and what to do if you become seasick. Prevention: Medication, sleep, avoid alcohol, eat, get fresh air, avoid intricate tasks, look at horizon. If seasickness occurs: Leeward rail to vomit, drink water, stay in middle of boat outside in fresh air. 4. Describe the general boarding procedure for a typical charter boat. Plan to board 1/2 hour prior to departure. Ask crew where to stow equipment. Sign-in and listen to predive briengs. 5. On most dive boats be sure to work from your dive bag and not take up. Excessive space
6. Explain the general guidelines for making proper entries from various types of boats. When ready to enter water, make sure buddy is also ready. Check in with divemaster (if there is one). Partially inate BCD, put regulator in mouth (unless donning unit in water). Make sure entry area is clear, hold mask rmly. Have accessories handed down. Leeward Windward Port Side Starboard Side Stern (Aft) Bow (Forward) Boat Diver 35 7. Explain the location and purpose for: trip line, gear line, tag line, current line. Trip line: Rises up from anchor used for ascent/descent line. Gear line: Usually near entry/exit area used to suspend accessories. Tag line: From anchor to entry area on surface used to pull yourself from entry area to anchorline. Current line: Trailed behind boat used to maintain position in a current and pull yourself to boat.
8. Describe the procedures for making a free descent from a boat. Take care to avoid disorientation. Watch descent rate maintain buddy contact.
9. What are the general guidelines for making a proper exit into a charter boat? Wait turn to exit, avoid positioning yourself under a diver on a ladder. Time swells to assist with exit letting them carry you onto platform. Dont remove ns until contact with boat is made. Hand up accessory equipment. 10. Explain why you should listen to post-dive roll calls by divemasters or crew members. This procedure makes sure everyone is aboard and accounted for before leaving the area. Student Statement: I have had explained to me and I understand the questions I missed. Name __________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________ Adventure Dive: Boat Skills Overview Knowledge Review Brieng Suiting Up Predive Safety Check (BWRAF) Boat Diving Entry Dive for Fun and Pleasure Specialty Course Instructor Outline 36 Boat Diver 42 Adventure Dive: BOAT DIVE "I verify that I have completed all of the Performance Requirements for this Adventure Dive. I realize that there is more to learn about boat diving and that completion of a PADI Boat Diver course is highly recommended. I also agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices." Knowledge Review Briefing Suiting Up Predive Safety Check (BWRAF) Boat Diving Entry Dive for Fun and Pleasure Ascent Safety Stop Boat Diving Exit Stow Equipment Debrief Log Dive Complete Training Record Instructor Contact Information (Please Print) State/Province City Instructor Mailing Address Country Phone/FAX/email Zip/Postal Code Skills Overview "I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed the Knowledge Review and Performance Requirements (as described in PADI's Adventures in Diving Program Instructor Guide) for this PADI Adventure Dive. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor for the current year." Instructor Name First Middle Initial Last Instructor Statement PADI No. Instructor Signature Dive Completion Date Student Diver Statement Diver Signature Date Day/Month/Year Day/Month/Year PADI Adventure Dive Training Record Boat Diver 37 PADI Specialty Training Record Boat Diver I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any conned water train- ing sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline for Boat Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty. Instructor Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________ PADI#_____________ Instructor Signature _______________________________________________________________________________ Completion Date ______________ Open Water Dives Dive One I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for Boat Diver including: Boat diving entry Descend Dive for fun and pleasure Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet Boat diving exit Stow equipment I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty. Instructor Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________ PADI #______________ Instructor Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________ Completion Date _______________ Dive Two I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for Boat Diver including: Develop dive plan Boat diving entry Descend Dive for fun and pleasure Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet Boat diving exit Stow equipment I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty. Instructor Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________ PADI #______________ Instructor Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________ Completion Date _______________ I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Boat Diver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices. Student Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________Date ______________ Specialty Course Instructor Outline 38