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PADI Wreck Diver Specialty
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving. The excitement of exploring a sunken ship or airplane is hard to match.  Wrecks of many types can be found in Minnesota and around the world. Wreck penetration-training is limited to the "light zone" and within 130 feet to the surface (vertical and horizontal distance combined).

The PADI Wreck Diver course includes one class session and four open water certification dives.   

The course will cover a variety of areas including:
  • Procedures and techniques for wreck diving
  • Use of lights, line reels, etc.
  • Buoyancy control for wreck diving
  • Potential hazards and emergency procedures
  • Planning for wreck dives
  • Limited visibility techniques

PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course manual included and yours to keep - - How far will you take this diving thing? It's up to you. With PADI Specialty Diver Programs you can chart your course for a colorful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your PADI certification opens up the oceans and lakes to you, but the PADI Specialty Dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul. Achieving PADI Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend -but this is all hands-on, so you'll be diving right from the start.

PADI Wreck Diver Manual included
and yours to keep.   

Not an extra fee
Prerequisite: PADI Adventures in Diving (or qualifying certification from another organization) and be at least 15 years old.
PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course Fee: $175.00
Includes:    PADI Wreck Diver manual and certification processing.

Scuba equipment is not included, but may be rented at HALF PRICE.

Each student should also have a dive light (primary and a backup recommended) and slate for the class.
Certification: PADI Wreck Diver Specialty

PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course -- PADI - - The Way the World Learns to Dive - - Click here for www.padi.com -- PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course
What do I need to do before class?:
Read the PADI Wreck Diver manual and complete the knowledge reviews. You also need to complete a PADI Student Record File (which includes a Medical Statement). Certain existing medical conditions will require a signed physicians approval before your dives.  You can download and review  the PADI Medical Statement here. If you answer yes to any of the medical history questions, please print a copy to take to your physician for their approval and signature.
Wreck Diver Schedule: Class: Thurs. evening 7 - 10pm, Dives: Sat. and Sun.

Wreck Diver class session is held at our store in Eagan, Minnesota. Dives will be on the wreck of the Madeira in Lake Superior. The Madeira was a 436 ft steel hull ship that ran into Gold Rock just north of Split Rock Lighthouse during the storm on November 4, 1905. It lies in 20 to 110 ft. of water and is probably the most popular wreck dive in Minnesota. Several options for lodging can be found in the Two Harbors and Silver Bay area or further south in Duluth.
2008 Wreck Diver Course Dates:

Class can also be completed at Isle Royale

WD080731 - Class: Jul 31, Dives: Aug 2 & 3
WD080925 - Class: Sep 25, Dives: Sep 27 & 28

Madeira Diver Access Information

For more information on Lake Superior Wreck Diving, check out our Wreck Diving Section.