OWD

Identify and resolve problems before they occur. Learning and training of rescue operations in and out of the water.

Take responsibility for other divers. Learning the different techniques of group leadership above and under water.

Learning the “natural” and “technical” navigation. Target: The diver should be able to independently orientate underwater.

Training for safe execution of dives with an oxygen content of up to 40%. Optional with or without diving with Nitrox EAN 32

Dive at wrecks safely. Identifying potential hazards and diving carefully in closed passages of the wreck.

Familiarizing with greater depths easily. The diver learns to dive safely in depths up to 40 meterss in theory and in practice.

Dives into sea caves safely. Identifying potential hazards and diving through closed passages easily.

Tips and tricks to improve buoyancy. Train the perfect state of hovering under water. Also recommended, if you were not diving for a longer time.

Learning the advanced use of instruments and hand signs at night. Discover nocturnal animals (plankton fibrillation).

Learning and training of first aid measures on land and the oxygen delivery after diving accidents.

Getting to know the handling and care of the diving equipment incl. scuba diving tanks, as well as the technology behind it.

Learning the correct use of drysuits and exercising the buoyancy with jacket and suit. Proper care and choice when purchasing a dry suit. Note: Please bring your own drysuit (no rental).

How to succeed the perfect photo? Learning the correct use of underwater camera and the U/W-camera technology.

Train the different possibilities of entering the water, as well as peculiarities of diving from a boat. Explanation of terms and the technology on board.

Identify currents and assess properly to perform safe dives in drift.

Learning and practicing the various functions of dive computers.

How to succeed the perfect video? Learning the correct use of underwater camera and the camera technology.

IAC’s AOWD course is a recognition level and is the ideal course to provide further training in the key areas of diving. The applicant is designed to provide the theory and practice with the principles of underwater navigation and diving deeper than 20 meters, as well as further experience (another Specialty). Upon completion of the course, the applicant should: • be able to safely plan and carry out dives with equally experienced divers, • be able to safely dive to the recommended depths defined by the i.a.c.

The IAC Master Diver will be issued to you if you already have the AOWD or similar as well as the specialties Navigation, Deep Diving, Stress and Rescue. Two other specialties of your choice must be completed with us. Of course, you are welcome to complete all the above specialties with us!