Divemaster

The Divemaster program is a great way to start your professional diving career and become a better diver! After completing this program you will be ready to lead dives, start training to become an instructor, and have much more experience to solidify your mastery of diving.

This program will take place this spring and includes the Dive Guide and Science of Diving courses. It consists of 4 classroom sessions, 3 pool sessions, 3 observation activities, 1 presentation, and 1 final exam.

Price: $1,000

Certification Requirements:

• 60 dives for 35 hours
• Pass the Divemaster final exam
• Pass water skills evaluation
  • Tread water for 15 minutes without using any aids or floatation of any kind
  • Swim 800 yards with mask, fins, and snorkel within 20 minutes
  • Swim underwater 25 yards using a mask, fins, and snorkel
  • Perform unconscious diver on the surface rescue for 100 yards within 8 minutes
  • Swim 400 yards within 12 minutes (Gypsy standard)

Divemasters are taught to lead already certified divers on underwater tours and assist with courses. This is the first step towards becoming an SSI dive professional!

To become a Divemaster, you need to be at least 18 years old and have:

• A Total Diving System that meets Gypsy Diver’s standards
• 60 logged dives for at least 25 hours
• Master Diver rating
• Specialties:
  • Navigation (or proof of at least 5 logged experience dives)
  • Night & Limited Visibility (or proof of at least 5 logged experience dives)
  • Deep Diving (or proof of at least 5 logged experience dives)
  • Enriched Air Nitrox (could be completed in parallel with the program)
  • Stress and Rescue

• Current RSTC Medical Statement Form, signed off by an MD/DO the past 12 months
• Certifications
  • CPR
  • First-Aid
  • Oxygen First-Aid