Master Scuba Diver

Course Description

The NAUI Master Scuba Diver course involves the study of in-depth diving science and the application of a very high level of knowledge to actual diving situations.

A NAUI Master Diver has demonstrated a thorough knowledge of diving facts, theory and procedures. This course is not just a collection of specialties.
We limit this class to 6 students maximum.

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Classroom Training

Classroom training consists of 4 academic sessions lasting 4 hours each. Classroom session topics include: advanced in-depth diving physics, physiology, decompression theory, personal & environmental hazards, advanced navigation, underwater mapping, deep diving techniques and more. This course includes a rigorous written examination and homework and study time will be required.

Openwater Training

A minimum of 9 dives held over three weekends are required for this course.
Weekend 1 will be held in town and will include navigation and search pattern work, task loading exercises and tethered diving in the Mississippi River.
Weekend 2 will be held at the Crosby Mines and will include advanced dive planning procedures, air consumption and distance calculations, simulated decompression diving, and kayak diving procedures.
Weekend 3 will be held on the north shore of Lake Superior and will involve wreck diving procedures, mapping, use of lift bags and salvage

Course Prerequisites

NAUI Advanced Diver Certification or equivalent
Good physical condition
Minimum age 15

What's Included

NAUI Master Diver Student Kit
All air or nitrox fills (when filled at Smith Diving)
Student discounts on equipment purchases

What You Need to Bring

Tanks (2)
Regulator with octopus
Pressure & depth gauges
Redundant Scuba System (Pony) required for weekends 2 & 3 (rental avail.)
Buoyancy compensator
1/4" or 6.5 mm wetsuit or dry suit (rental available)
Hood, mitts and boots
Mask, snorkel and fins
Compass
Dive light
Dive knife
Slate
Dive watch, bottom timer or computer

Special rental packages & rates are available to students enrolled in any Smith Diving course.

Course Fees

$400.00 including course materials.
You may combine NAUI Nitrox Certification with this course and save $70.00.
Course fee does not include equipment rental, transportation, lodging or out-of-town air fills. Call Smith Diving for a list of lodging/camping references.

Course Dates and Locations

Call Smith Diving for information on the next available class.

All courses meet at Smith Diving for Classroom.

How to Register

Call Smith Diving to register at 763-574-1280. You can download all required forms to fill out and bring in or Fax to us at (763) 574-7532.

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