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Boat Diver Night Diver
Deep Diver Peak Performance Buoyancy
Digital Underwater Photography Search and Recovery
Diver Propulsion Vehicle Underwater Naturalist
Drift Diver Underwater Navigator
Dry Suit Underwater Photography
Enriched Air Wreck Diver
Equipment Specialist Sea Signs Underwater Communication
Multi Level Diver PADI Project Aware

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We offer more specialties than are currently listed....please contact us directly

to discuss areas of interest you may have.  We offer you the opportunity to

work on your specialty certifications any time we are scheduled to be at the

quarry.  Occasionally, we have specialty weekends where the staff is prepared

to work only on specialties that people request...kind of cool!

 

All the dives completed in your Advanced course count toward that specialty

rating.  For example, Night Diver requires 3 night dives with an instructor.  If 

you completed a night dive in Advanced...you now have 2 more to complete to 

attain your Night Diver Specialty card.  Each specialty has different requirements

depending on the level of complication.  Call the store for more details on the

requirements for those specialties that are of interest to you!!

BOAT DIVER : Planning on a Dive trip? This course teaches dive boat procedures

including boarding, water entry, exiting the water and safety.

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DEEP DIVER:  Learn how to safely dive the deeper water. Several  exercises

are design to show differences in water pressure, light, what additional

precautions should be used, and problem solving at depth.

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DIGITAL UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn techniques for underwater

photography that will help you to get the good shots.

Camera and Housing care tips included in course.

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DIVE PROPULSION VEHICLE: Learn to safely handle an underwater vehicle.

Think you can swim fast wait until you take off with one of these. Hang On!

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DRIFT DIVER: Learn to use the current to your advantage. How to look for potential

problems and what to do.

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DRY SUIT: To cold for that wet suit? Learn the advantages and disadvantages

of staying dry through your whole dive. Learn how to prolong the life of

your dry suit. Course covers diving techniques, care  and safety.

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ENRICHED AIR: Learn proper methods for diving with enriched air.

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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST: Learn to troubleshoot all your gear.

See the inside of a regulator first hand.

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MULTI LEVEL DIVER: I was at 75 feet then 45 and finally 25 what's my

nitrogen level? Learn how to use your dive computer, the wheel (old school way)

to calculate your multilevel dives.

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NIGHT DIVER: The night opens up a whole new level of excitement and life.

Learn safety procedures, dive lights, proper setup and communication.

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PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY:  Trouble keeping off the bottom , the reef or got

a strap caught on that wreck. This course teaches you methods to control your

buoyancy.

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SEARCH AND RECOVERY: Learn and use search patterns, lift something off the bottom

using a lift bag. Find that boat anchor or expensive sunglasses this course shows  you how.

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UNDERWATER NATURALIST:  What was that thing? Learn to identify the underwater

world and how to keep that world safe for future divers.

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UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR:  Where did the boat go?  Learn how to navigate in

different situations and which method to use.

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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER: If you have a 35 mm or other film type camera

this course is for you. Learn to take better pictures underwater. Camera and Housing care included.

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WRECK DIVER: Want to see whats inside that ship this specialty will show you how

to evaluate the site, map it, and safetly penetrate the structure.

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Sea Signs Underwater Communication: Is a course designed to help with 

communicating underwater. 

Several fun exercises teach you how to get your point across.

This course is a PADI Distinct Specialty.

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PADI Project Aware: Become more aware of our underwater environment. Learn to help preserve the aquatic realm for future generations.

For More Information Contact:

Blue Meridian Dive Center
6000 Kentucky 81  Owensboro, KY  42301
Tel: (270) 685- 3198
Internet: info@bmdc.com

 

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Last modified: 07/17/10