NAVIGATION

About NAVIGATION

The Navigation program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive.  Learn compass and natural navigation skills and be a more confident autonomous diver.

Academic

You will complete the online academic portion then meet with your instructor in class. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns and how to leave and return to a designated point. You will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification after completing this program.

Required Equipment

  • Compass or computer with digital compass
  • Dive Slate
NAVIGATION

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 10 years old
  • Must hold an Open Water certification

What’s Included

  • Online learning
  • Classroom session(s) with your instructor
  • Optional pool work with your instructor
  • Digital Certification card

What’s Not Included

  • 2 Open Water Certification dives are required, they are not included in the course price
  • Specialty equipment

What do I need to get started?

Register online at DiveSSI.com and choose Lynnhaven Diver Center as your training center. Then call or come in to pay for your course, once payment is made we will unlock the online learning for you to complete before coming in for your classroom sessions. You can also schedule the classroom session at the time.

How long will it take?

6 – 10 hours

Maximum Training Depth

Varies with age