SSI Cavern Diving

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Introduces recreational overhead diving within the ambient daylight zone up to 60 meters (200 feet) linear penetration from the open water entrance. Training emphasizes horizontal trim, buoyancy control within 1 meter, and gas management using the Rule of Sixths for single tanks or Rule of Thirds for redundant configurations. Dives must remain strictly no-decompression with direct visual line-of-sight to the surface opening at all times.

Operational Envelope

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

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 2 Days
• Required Training Dives: 4 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 8 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Open Water Diver + 24 logged dives