RAID Master Diver

Course Overview & Training Objectives

RAID Master Diver is the pinnacle recreational diver recognition demonstrating comprehensive mastery across diverse environmental conditions and rescue disciplines. Rather than being an automatic card application, RAID requires formal academic review, verified specialty credentials across deep and rescue domains, and instructor-evaluated competence sign-off. Divers holding this qualification operate at the recreational limit of 40 meters and hold the baseline entry credential for RAID's High Performance Diver and Divemaster programs.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air or Nitrox
• Equipment Rig: Single

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: Experience Milestone
• Classroom & Theory: 8 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Min age 16; RAID Explorer 30 (or Advanced 35), Master Rescue Diver, Deep 40, Navigation, and Nitrox certifications; minimum 50 hours logged underwater