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This course covers the knowledge and techniques required for the safe use of Surface Marker Buoys and delayed Surface Marker Buoys. The course is split between knowledge development a confined water session at Ponds Forge in Sheffield and open water dives.
Dive Data:
2 dives Maximum depth for this training is 18 metres for those qualified as Open Water Diver; 30 metres for Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent).
Recommended depths for this training is 9-12 metres
Academic Topics:
- Why use a DSMB / SMB
- Tides and Currents
- Types of Surface Marker Buoy
- Types of Reels
- Methods of delayed SMB deployment
- Risks and Hazards of SMB use
- Preparing the delayed SMB for use
Cost of course: £75.00
Speciality Course Dates
Chesterfield Adventure Centre awarded “Dive Centre of the Year” 2009
Award by Aspire business and tourism magazine
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Chesterfield Adventure Centre,
Wheatbridge Road,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S40 2AB.
Tel. 01246 245408
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