PADI Drysuit Specialty Course

The PADI Drysuit Specialty Course is a fun and safe way to learn how to dive dry. Drysuit diving is much more comfortable for any diver who wants to explore the beauty and wonder of our local Vancouver Dive Sites as well as explore the cold emerald waters of British Columbia. Proper training will enhance your skills and make the transition to drysuit diving fun and easy and best of all – you’ll be warm!!!

The Ocean Quest Difference…

Ocean Quest is renowned for its experienced and highly qualified instructors who prioritize safety and excellence in training. In addition to teaching you the basics of using a drysuit, your instructor will also assist you and give you tips to improve your decents and ascents, your buoyancy and trim as well teach you advanced finning techniques.

PADI Drysuit Specialty Courses scheduled every third Sunday of each month. Personalized On Demand Private Courses for an additional $100 and are available any Weekend or Midweek days!

Prerequisites

• Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
• 12 years old
• Recent diving experience within 12 months. If you have not completed a dive within the past 12 months, please contact Ocean Quest prior to registering

Medical Statement

All students must complete a Medical Statement prior to any in water activities. Please consult Ocean Quest if you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions as you may need to see a physician prior to the course start date.

Click Here to Download Medical Statement

Price includes:

• PADI Drysuit Specialty eLearning
• All scuba equipment including Aqualung Fusion Drysuit and high performance Thermal Fusion Undergarments.
• Flexible scheduling
• Small student to instructor ratio – to ensure the best experience possible, Ocean Quest commits to a ratio no larger than 3 students per 1 instructor

Ocean Quest exclusively provides Whites Fusion Drysuits in our rental department. Fusion Drysuits have a unique design that offers a custom fit for almost every diver, in addition, you will be provided with custom fitted neck and wrist seals. Custom fitted neck and wrists are the only way to ensure you will stay dry during your dives. 

What’s needed?

• Base layer undergarments and a couple of pairs of warm socks – Thin Merino wool, polypropylene or polyester work best. Avoid cotton
• Optional Dry Socks Upgrade – Super warm ScubaForce X-Sox are available to students for a discounted price of $78 (Reg $89)
• Optional Dry Glove Upgrade – Wetsuit Gloves are provided – Students have the option to purchase Marigold Gloves to use a Dry Gloves. Marigold Gloves are used as part of a standard dry glove system. When combined with fleece glove liners, this system offers the best option to keep your hands warm in our local waters. If you have fleece gloves, you can simply purchase the Marigolds on their own. Ocean Quest has quality Scuba Force Glove Liners available if you do not have your own fleece gloves.
• Socks and Glove systems can be purchased as Add-Ons through our online Course Registration

Price is based on minimum of two participants. On Demand Private Training is available for an additional $100. You can upgrade to private training on the course registration page.