Cavern Diving

Proper use of specialized cavern diving equipment: Learn to handle the gear needed for safe cavern diving. 

Techniques to avoid disorientation and silt: Master techniques to maintain visibility and orientation in overhead environments. 

Dive Planning, Air Management, and Safety Protocols for Cavern Diving: Develop essential skills for planning and conducting safe cavern dives. 

Gain the skills to explore caverns safely and confidently: Build the knowledge and confidence to dive in caverns. 

Experience the thrill of diving in overhead environments: Enjoy the unique excitement of cavern diving. 

Expand your diving knowledge and skills: Enhance your overall diving proficiency with specialized training. 

Practicing line handling and reel use: Learn and practice essential line handling skills. 

Review of cavern diving equipment: Get familiar with the specific gear used in cavern diving. 

Classroom sessions on dive planning and safety procedures: Engage in academic learning to understand the intricacies of safe cavern diving. 

Practicing line handling and reel use: Refine your skills in a controlled environment. 

Mastering emergency procedures outside the cavern: Prepare for potential emergencies with practical exercises. 

Applying skills inside a cavern: Use your training in actual cavern environments. 

Exploring within the light zone: Conduct dives in the cavern light zone to ensure safety and visibility. 

Experienced instructors: Our instructors are seasoned deep cave divers and explorers, bringing a wealth of real-world experience to your training. 

High standards: RAID is renowned for its rigorous training standards, ensuring you receive top-quality instruction and comprehensive skill development. 

Minimum age of 18 years. 

Certified scuba diver for a minimum of three months with at least 25 logged dives or twenty hours of underwater time beyond RAID OW20. 

RAID Deep 40 or RAID Explorer 30 or equivalent certifications if planned dives will exceed 18 meters (60 feet). 

Certified as a sidemount diver or twinset diver if using that configuration. 

Basic Scuba Gear 

Primary and Backup Dive Lights: Ensure you have adequate lighting for the environment. 

Line and Reel for Navigation: Essential for safe cavern navigation. 

Single Cylinder with a Minimum Volume of 11.1 Liters/80 Cubic Feet or appropriate sidemount/twinset setup. 

DIN First Stage with Primary Regulator on a 2m/7ft Hose, backup regulator with neck bungee, and SPG. 

Buoyancy Compensator with Adequate Lift for the environment. 

Personal Safety Spool, cutting device, and directional/non-directional markers.