The Search and Recovery Specialty is an exciting and practical course designed for divers who enjoy a challenge and want to expand their skill set with techniques that can be applied in nearly any diving environment.
Whether you’ve ever lost something underwater—like a mask, a weight belt, or even something larger—or know someone who has, this course will teach you how to find and recover items of all shapes and sizes with confidence. You’ll learn how to plan and execute search patterns based on terrain and visibility conditions, and use tools like compasses, reels, and natural navigation to effectively locate lost objects.
Once located, you’ll be trained in safe recovery techniques, including how to secure objects underwater, tie knots suitable for lifting, and use lift bags and other equipment to bring larger or heavier items to the surface without risking damage or injury.
It’s a course that combines fun, problem-solving, and real-world diving scenarios—perfect for anyone who wants to dive with purpose and gain valuable skills that may one day make them a hero on the dive site!
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