wreck diving

What compels divers to seek out and explore the carcasses of dead ships?

Once a pursuit stemmed solely from greed, now the attraction is mystery and the allure, as history unfolds. Wrecks now open up a new world to new divers that are prepared to spend time researching wrecks.

Every year we head off overseas to dive on wrecks like the SS President Coolidge in Espirito Santo (Vanuatu), The Aaron Ward in the Solomon islands, Truk lagoon and its many wrecks as well as Palau and Saipan.

Then closer to home- the wreck of the Yongala off Townsville along with the new ex HMAS Brisbane off Mooloolabah.

Wreck diving is fun, adventurous and above all very interesting. History and mystery surround all wrecks and finding the answer can be half the fun of the dive.

The Fun Part
The Pro-Dive Central Coast Wreck Divers Course covers such aspects of practical knowledge, raises awareness of social and legal issues.

What You Learn
Diving on and inside sunken wrecks can be quite hazardous.
The Pro-Dive Wreck Diver Course shows you the correct procedures to safely dive in and around sunken wrecks, having a great time and enjoying your dives.

The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all the basic scuba gear, along with wreck reels, measuring quadrants and torches. Underwater cameras are a very good tool to extensively survey a wreck.

Learn the tips, tricks and ways to:
Survey a wreck, plan dives using lines, locate hazards and research vessels.

The Learning Materials You Need boat diving

By reviewing the PADI Manual and DVD, you will learn the important do’s and do not's of Wreck Diving including: course terminology, etiquette, safety and procedures.

Prerequisites

Must be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Advanced Open Water Diver.

Your Next Adventure

The Deep Diver specialist and Underwater Navigation courses are very useful and just about any PADI specialty course can be taken in conjunction with the Wreck Diver course, which can help you reach the coveted Master Scuba diver rating.