PADI Wreck Diver
Course Overview & Training Objectives
Focuses on recreational external wreck exploration, hazard identification, and strictly limited penetration within the ambient daylight zone. The course establishes safety envelopes avoiding overhead environments beyond ambient light, enforcing no-decompression limits and dive plan mapping. Penetration is limited to a combined linear distance of 40 meters from the surface, always with visible natural light entry points.
Operational Envelope
- Max Depth: 30m (100ft)
- Decompression: No decompression
- Breathing Gases: Air
- Equipment Rig: Single cylinder
Course Structure & Training Requirements
- Course Duration: 2 Days
- Required Training Dives: 4 in-water dives
- Classroom & Theory: 6 hours instruction
Entry Gates & Prerequisites
Adventure Diver / AOWD (min age 15)