{"product_id":"solo-diver-specialty","title":"Solo Diver Specialty","description":"\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:white;font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"color:white;text-align:center;font-size:2em;line-height:1.4;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\nSDI Solo Diver Specialty Course | Vancouver\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSDI Solo Diver Specialty Course\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eDiving Sports Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for experienced divers who want to develop the skills, confidence, and self-reliance required to safely plan and execute dives without a dive buddy.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhile scuba diving is traditionally taught as a buddy activity, there are situations where divers may choose to dive independently. This course teaches the benefits, hazards, procedures, and equipment requirements associated with solo diving while reinforcing advanced dive planning, gas management, situational awareness, and self-rescue skills.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUpon successful completion of the course, graduates may participate in solo diving activities within the limits of their training and experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced divers seeking greater independence underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwater photographers and videographers who prefer longer, self-paced dives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who struggle to find compatible dive buddies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers looking to strengthen dive planning and self-rescue skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers seeking a new challenge and advanced level of personal responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nStudents complete the SDI Solo Diver eLearning program before the course and attend an instructor-led workshop covering:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced dive planning techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas management strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant equipment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo diver equipment configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcean Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTraining takes place over \u003cstrong\u003etwo full days of ocean diving\u003c\/strong\u003e with a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003ethree training dives\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students will refine:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuoyancy control and trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient propulsion techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSituational awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas management skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant equipment deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-rescue drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMaximum training depth for this course is \u003cstrong\u003e25 metres \/ 80 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe SDI Solo Diver Course reinforces the strong diving habits you have already developed while refining your ability to safely dive independently.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced gas planning and reserve calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency response procedures while diving alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant air system management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive planning based on NDL and gas consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSituational awareness and risk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-sufficiency underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods of carrying and deploying bailout cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidemount or Backmount Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nStudents may complete the course using either sidemount or backmount equipment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidemount divers must already hold an SDI Sidemount Diver certification (or equivalent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackmount divers are required to carry a redundant bailout cylinder such as a pony bottle or sling cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidemount divers may use their independent cylinder configuration as their redundant gas supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI Solo Diver eLearning materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full days of ocean training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum three ocean training dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive sites at Whytecliff Park (conditions permitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransportation to and from dive sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir fills for primary cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI certification fees upon successful completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePony bottle or bailout cylinder rentals (if required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal dive equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeals and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional training days if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAdditional training can be booked here:\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divingsports.com\/products\/private-training\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nPrivate Scuba Training\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete personal scuba equipment suitable for solo diving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary dive computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup dive computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSMB and spool capable of deployment from 30-40m \/ 100-130ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetnotes or dive slate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary dive light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup dive light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant gas system (pony bottle, sling cylinder, or sidemount system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nRental equipment is available on a limited basis and must be reserved in advance. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divingsports.com\/pages\/scuba-gear-rental-vancouver\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nView Rental Equipment Options\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrysuit Training Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCold water diving in British Columbia is typically conducted in a drysuit due to increased thermal protection requirements and extended exposure times.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nStudents planning to use a drysuit during the Solo Diver Course must have recent drysuit diving experience or hold a recognized Drysuit Specialty certification.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNeed drysuit training? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divingsports.com\/products\/padi-drysuit-speciality\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nTake Our Drysuit Specialty Course\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age: 21 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI Advanced Diver certification or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 100 logged dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 25 cold-water dives in a drysuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent cold-water diving experience within the last 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidemount certification required if using sidemount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletion of all SDI eLearning before the course begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted medical form if required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2026-05\/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2026-01-01.pdf\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nDownload Medical Questionnaire\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraduates Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDI Solo Diver Specialty Certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification to plan and execute solo dives within the limits of training and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to dive using redundant equipment systems for increased safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced self-rescue and emergency response skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced dive planning and gas management knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTransportation is provided from our Vancouver shop to local dive sites. Seating is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDI Course Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis course is conducted according to official SDI Solo Diver standards. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/sandp\/currentYear\/SDI\/part%203\/pdf\/individual\/24_Solo_Diver.pdf\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nView SDI Solo Diver Standards\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlease review our cancellation policy before registering for the course. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divingsports.com\/pages\/course-cancellation-policy\" style=\"color:#3399ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nView Cancellation Policy\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve Your Spot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSpaces are limited due to instructor-to-student ratios and course logistics. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divingsports.com\/products\/solo-diver-specialty\" style=\"color:#3399ff;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\nBook Your SDI Solo Diver Specialty Course Here\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Course\",\n  \"name\": \"SDI Solo Diver Specialty Course\",\n  \"description\": \"SDI Solo Diver Specialty Course in Vancouver, BC. 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