Diving with Sherry

Diving with Sherry, Dallas, Texas

We offer PADI instruction for scuba diving lessons and classes for beginners and certified divers, EFR Instructor level classes, EFR CPR/AED/First Aid for divers and non-divers, Divers Alert Network (DAN) classes in the Dallas, Texas and the Dallas Metroplex Area and scuba diving trips to Cozumel and other scuba diving destinations. We are PADI, EFR and Dan instructors located in the Old Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas.

Phone: 214-505-0713 Fax: 214-321-6684

Email: info@divingwithsherry.com

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Drift Diver (a 2 dive specialty)

Prerequisite: Must be at least 12 years old and certified as a Junior Open Water Diver or an Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.

Why take the Drift Diver Specialty: Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater. Drift Dives are great fun! Perfect for trips to Cozumel.

What you will do: Read the chapter on Drift Diving located in the Adventures in Diving Manual and complete the knowledge review located at the end of the Chapter. You will learn about planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving, special equipment - floats, lines, reels, proper procedures for buoyancy-control, navigation and communication, site selection and overview of aquatic currents - causes and effects, and techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group. You will put your new knowledge into action because you will do two dives under the supervision of an instructor. Click here for information on the dives.

Materials Needed for Course: The Adventures in Diving Manual ($35.42 + tax).

Price for Course: $75 - Price includes certification card, picture for certification card and 2 dives under supervision of an instructor.

Independent Study: Read the chapter on Drift Diving in the Adventures in Diving Manual and complete the knowledge review located at the end of the chapter. You will need to turn in the knowledge review prior to certification.

How to Get Started: Call us at 214-505-0713 or click here to email us.

Class Dates: Dives can be done on any trip where currents are present (Cozumel for example). We offer this specialty on our Cozumel trips. Click here for our calendar.

Dives: There are two dives:

Dive One:

Look for bottom hazards (aquatic life and sharp objects) and avoid contact/damage to the living portions of the reef (corals, sponges, etc.)
Identify the instructor and/or qualified assistants.
Signal OK to buddy and instructor
Monitor buoyancy
Monitor depth, time and tank pressure

Dive Two:

Look for bottom hazards (aquatic life and sharp objects) and avoid contact/damage to the living portions of the reef (corals, sponges, etc.)
Identify the instructor and/or qualified assistants
Signal OK to buddy and instructor
Monitor buoyancy
Maintain position on the bottom by swimming into the current holding onto the bottom or hiding behind rock/coral outcrop. Avoid damaging the living reef
Using a compass, determine the direction of the current and estimate its relative strength (weak, mild, strong)
Check depth, note time and tank pressure
Execute a safety stop at 5 meters/5 feet for three minutes

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For PADI scuba diving lessons for beginners or for divers that want more training, EFR Instructor Program, EFR CPR/first aid classes, CPR/AED classes or DAN classes, call us at 214-505-713 or Click here to email us