Drysuit Speciality
Why train with us?
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Low student to instructor ratios : 3 or 4 students per instructor both in the pool and ocean
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Our retail store is located downtown.
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Diving courses available all year-round. Private courses available.
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We teach children 10 years and older.
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Passionate team of Instructors and Divemasters who love to teach.
PADI Drysuit Specialty Course in Vancouver | Cold Water Diving Certification
Start your cold water diving adventure with our PADI Drysuit Specialty Course in Vancouver. At Diving Sports Canada, we provide top notch scuba diving training and expert mentorship to help you become a confident and skilled diver. Our course is tailored to meet the unique needs of divers exploring British Columbia's world-class diving sites, including local reefs, kelp forests, and shipwrecks.
At Diving Sports, we are committed to providing the highest quality diving instruction and customer service. We aim to train and mentor divers to become safe, skilled, and confident in cold water environments. Our courses are designed to ensure you have the skills to dive incident-free for years to come, regardless of the challenges of cold water diving.
We do not believe in shortening course times to lower costs. Our unique training approach is built to give students the time they need to excel in every area of diving. While our courses may take longer and cost a bit more, they ensure students receive the best training available. Our highly experienced instructional staff, with decades of combined experience, provides the most effective learning environment for students. Our approach ensures your success in diving, both during the course and in your future diving adventures.
We structure our courses based on the number of classes needed for most students to fully master the required skills and knowledge, not simply the minimum training hours. Our instructors provide honest and supportive feedback throughout the course, and students may require additional pool or ocean dives. Occasionally, extra support outside of regularly scheduled classes may be needed, ensuring that every diver is fully prepared to dive safely and confidently. We also offer private lessons for those who prefer more personalized, one-on-one training.
What’s Included in Your Drysuit Specialty Course | Vancouver Drysuit Training
- PADI Drysuit Specialty eLearning course material for mastering cold water diving techniques
- One full training day in the classroom and pool with two hours of in-water training to learn drysuit diving skills
- One full ocean training day, including two open water dives at Vancouver’s premier cold water dive sites
- Transportation provided between pool and ocean locations
- Certification fees included upon successful completion of the course
- Complete cold water scuba rental gear: BCD, regulator, high-quality drysuit and fins
- Marigold Dry Gloves: Each student receives a pair of dry gloves to ensure comfort and warmth during your dives
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PADI Drysuit Specialty Course in Vancouver
Learn to enjoy cold water diving in Vancouver with our year round PADI Drysuit Specialty Course at Diving Sports Canada. This course is perfect for certified divers looking to explore British Columbia’s iconic cold water dive sites including reefs, wrecks, and kelp forests while staying warm and dry. Whether you're diving Whytecliff Park or exploring the Strait of Georgia, drysuit training opens up new underwater adventures.
Located at 4578 Main Street, Vancouver, our scuba diving school provides expert instruction, personalized mentoring, and full equipment rentals for cold water diving. This course is ideal for divers upgrading their gear, preparing for drysuit diving vacations, or planning to dive year round in the Pacific Northwest.
Why Choose Diving Sports Canada for Your Drysuit Certification?
We prioritize thorough, student centered instruction. Unlike rushed weekend courses, we offer in depth scuba skills development to ensure you gain lasting confidence and control in a drysuit. You’ll get more instructor time, real world ocean dive experience, and gear that's optimized for local conditions.
Prerequisites
- SDI, PADI, or other Open Water certification
- Dives completed within the last 12 months
- Medical clearance if applicable (Medical Form)
- Personal mask and snorkel required (not available for rent)
- Complete all eLearning before the course start date
Course Schedule & Location
- Location: 4578 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
- Schedule: Saturdays (pool/classroom), Sundays (2 ocean dives)
- Course Fee: $399 CAD
What’s Included in Your Course
- PADI Drysuit Specialty eLearning
- One day of classroom and pool instruction with 2+ hours in water
- Two ocean dives with PADI certified instructors
- Dry Gloves (Marigold) included yours to keep
- Full scuba rental gear: drysuit, BCD, regulator, fins
- Transportation between dive locations
- PADI Drysuit Specialty certification upon completion
What’s Not Included
- Mask, snorkel, neoprene gloves (not rented)
- Dive computer, DSMB, dive light, compass (optional rental add-ons)
- Undergarments for drysuit use
- Additional training (private sessions available HERE)
What You'll Learn
Through eLearning, pool practice, and real dives, you'll master drysuit buoyancy control, air space management, drysuit layering, weighting, and trim techniques critical skills for diving comfortably in colder waters. We teach using both theory and practical repetition to build muscle memory and underwater awareness.
Commitment to Safety and Quality
We don't just teach scuba we build safe, skillful divers. Our instructors track your progress, adapt to your learning style, and ensure you're confident before certification. At Diving Sports Canada, you’re joining a community that supports your growth long after your first course.
Cancellation Policy: Please review our cancellation policy for full details.
