{"id":2486,"date":"2022-11-30T22:41:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T14:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scuba2go.com.my\/wp\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2486"},"modified":"2023-01-02T11:16:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T03:16:34","slug":"padi-wreck-diving","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.scuba2go.com.my\/wp\/product\/padi-wreck-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"PADI Wreck Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"about-course__title\">\n<div class=\"heading heading--left heading--full-width\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n<h4 class=\"heading__title\"><strong><span class=\"heading__text\">About the Course<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Take This Course If You Want to<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore inside wrecks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See fascinating artifacts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn special finning techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Learn How to<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey a wreck<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use lines and reels<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid common problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How to Become a Wreck Diver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Every wreck is different. During the PADI\u00ae Wreck Diver course, you\u2019ll learn how to explore different types of wrecks by investigating their layout, history and hazards, and practice specialized wreck diving skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"about-course__title\">\n<style>#sp-ea-2485 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2485.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2485.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2485.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2485.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2485.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1778254260\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2485\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24850\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24850\" aria-controls=\"collapse24850\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Pre-requisites &amp; Minimum Age<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24850\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24850\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Minimum age: 15<\/p>\n<p>Course prerequisites: PADI Adventure Diver (or similar from another training organization)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24851\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24851\" aria-controls=\"collapse24851\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Time Commitment<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24851\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24851\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours<\/p>\n<p>Entire course: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24852\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24852\" aria-controls=\"collapse24852\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Medical Requirements<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24852\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24852\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and\/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid disappointment, download and review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhms.org\/images\/Recreational-Diving-Medical-Screening-System\/forms\/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diver Medical form<\/a> to ensure you won\u2019t need a physician\u2019s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.<\/p>\n<p>If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Divers Alert Network (DAN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24853\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24853\" aria-controls=\"collapse24853\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24853\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24853\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">Looking for a detailed explanation of what's involved with learning to scuba dive? This comprehensive article covers <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.padi.com\/how-to-become-a-scuba-diver-everything-you-want-to-know\/\">everything you need to know about scuba certification<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24854\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24854\" aria-controls=\"collapse24854\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Other Costs &amp; Equipment<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24854\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24854\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>There is an additional cost to complete your certification. The cost may be influenced by class size, environment, equipment, boat fees, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to scuba gear required for the environment, during this course you may use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dive lights<\/li>\n<li>Slate and underwater compass for mapping and navigation<\/li>\n<li>Line and reel (for practicing wreck penetration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other equipment appropriate for wreck diving in your area (ask your instructor).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24855\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24855\" aria-controls=\"collapse24855\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> After this course<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse24855\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2485\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24855\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The first dive of the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification \u2013 ask your instructor about earning credit.<\/p>\n<p>An Enriched Air Nitrox certification can help you spend more time diving inside wrecks and the Peak Performance Buoyancy course can help you avoid ruining the visibility and making unnecessary wreck contact. 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