Stop. Think. Act.

The PADI Rescue Diver course is where divers stop focusing only on themselves and start paying attention to everything happening around them.

This class is about awareness, preparation, and calm decision-making under stress. You’ll learn how to recognize problems early, manage real-world dive emergencies, and respond effectively when things don’t go according to plan.

Rescue Diver is challenging, hands-on, and incredibly rewarding. Many divers say it’s the course that most dramatically changed how they dive.

It’s about:

• Awareness before problems escalate

• Managing stress in yourself and others

• Clear thinking in chaotic situations

• Practical skills you hope you’ll never need, but will be glad you have

You’ll train to respond, not react.

This course includes:

• PADI Rescue Diver eLearning or Classroom Learning (Student's Choice)

• One or two long pool sessions focused on skill development and realistic scenarios

• One open water training day (typically a morning session)

Training emphasizes repetition, communication, and learning how to slow things down when it matters most.

This course is ideal for:

• Divers who want to be stronger, safer buddies

• Divers preparing for Divemaster or professional training

• Anyone who wants to be prepared instead of reactive

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying equivalent)

• CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months

Don’t have the prerequisites yet? Frank teaches those too and can help you get fully prepared.