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Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty (DPV)

Why take this course?

Using a DPV is a great and thrilling way of covering the underwater reefs in a short amount of time. They zoom through the water making easy work over greater distances. Very good for divers with finning disabilities or anyone that want's an "easy ride".

Who can take this course?

Anyone who has completed a minimum of PADI Junior Open Water Diver course or has a qualifying certification from another agency and is a minimum age of 12 years old.

How long does it take?
One day

PADI Specialty Diver Course Dates

2012
AOW01        Saturday 28th January  2012 -- Local Lake
AOW02        Sunday 29th January 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW03        Saturday 25th February 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW04        Sunday 26th February 2012  -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW05        Saturday 31st March 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW06        Sunday  1st April 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW07        Saturday 19th May 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW08        Sunday 20th May 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW09        Saturday 23rd June 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW10        Sunday 24th June 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW11        Saturday 28th July 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW12        Sunday 29th July 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW13        Saturday 25th August 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW14        Sunday 26th August 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW15        Saturday 29th September 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW16        Sunday 30th September 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW17        Saturday 10th November 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW18        Sunday 11th November 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow
AOW19        Saturday 8th December 2012 -- Local Lake
AOW20        Sunday 9th December 2012 -- Stoney Cove or NDC Chepstow

Please be aware we also run Advanced, Adventure and Speciality dives on other dates that may not be publicised here.

What's involved ?

Two dives covering planning, organisation, techniques, problems and hazards of DPV use. We will look at your equipment conciderations and good DPV use of how to avoid harming fragile aquatic life.
Your certification will count towards the PADI Master Scuba Diver Rating.
The elective dive from the Adventures In Diving program may count toward the certification requirements of this specialty as well.

How much will it cost?

£159
Includes all equipment for the course & certification PIC card on completion of the course.
You will need the DPV Knowledge Review from the Adventures in Diving Manual (if you do not have the Adventures in Diving manual they are available from Dive Machine)

Are there any Extra~Hidden Costs?

None other than the Lake entry fee's usually £7.50.

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DIVE MACHINE
Unit 11, Orchard Business Centre, Sanderson Way, Tonbridge, Kent. TN91QF
Tel: 01732-773553 email:robert@divemachine.co.uk Web: www.divemachine.co.uk

Last Updated : February 8, 2012

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