ESSENTIAL SIDEMOUNT COURSE

For us, sidemount is more than just a course, it’s a long-standing diving configuration of choice.

Sidemount meets all the criteria to be considered the ideal diving setup: it is streamlined, completely modular, allows access to narrow spaces, offers full visibility and control over all gear components, and provides full tank separation.

Additionally, the hydrodynamics of sidemount diving are exceptional.

For professional use especially when gas donation may be necessary sidemount proves to be an excellent and efficient system.

PREREQUISITES

• Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent), issued by a recognized international organization

• A minimum of 18 logged dives

• Completed Diver Medical Statement

• Mandatory Diving Accident Insurance

COURSE PLANNING

The Essential Sidemount Course includes a theory section, an equipment configuration workshop, and at least four dives. The theoretical portion can be completed either online or in person. The full course runs over three days, and dives can take place in either pool or open water.

DAY 1

Theory Session 1 (1 hour)

• Course Introduction

• What is Technical Diving?

• Sidemount Diving Philosophy

• Technical Diver Training

• Clear Mindset

• Gas Management

• The Three Circles

• Communication

Theory Session 2 (1 hour)

• What is Sidemount?

• History of Sidemount Diving

• Types of Sidemount Setups

• Advantages & Disadvantages of Sidemount

Workshop 1 (2 hours)

• Equipment Configuration

Workshop 2 (2 hours)

• Land Drills

DAY 2

Dive Briefing 1

• Foundational Skills

Dive 1 (1 hour)

• Execution & Debriefing

Dive 2 (1 hour)

• Finning Techniques

• Debriefing

DAY 3

Dive Briefing 3

• Emergency Protocols

Dive 3 (1 hour)

• Emergency Skill Practice

Dive 4 (1 hour)

• Full Skills Review

• Final Debriefing

End of Course

RATIO

• Minimum: 2 participants

• Maximum: 4 participants

COURSE PRICE 599€

INCLUDED

• Educational materials

• 2 theory sessions

• 1 equipment configuration workshop

• Minimum of 240 minutes of in-water practice

• Rental of all necessary dive equipment

• Rental of all required tanks

NOT INCLUDED

• RSTC Agency Certification Price

• Student accommodation

• Student meals

• Student expenses:

  • Gas fills (each student pays directly at the dive center)

  • Boat trips (each student pays directly at the dive center)

  • Pool rental (each student pays directly)

• Instructor’s expenses (shared by all participants):

  • Instructor’s boat dives

  • Instructor’s gas fills

  • Instructor’s pool rental

• VAT

AFTER THE COURSE

Upon successful completion, divers will be qualified to dive without direct supervision, up to the depth allowed by their certification level.

You can then continue your progression with the next level:

→ ADVANCED NITROX OR TEC 40

→ OVERHEADS PROTOCOLS

→ POSEIDON CCR DIVER 30

CONTACT US

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