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Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Specialty Course
Sea Soul Huatulco Club, Sector P, Lt. 5, Blvrd Chahue, Playa Chahue, 70987 Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca
Duration: 1 day
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Huatulco Dive Center
MEX$6,000
Deposit: MEX$3,000

About your trip

Many divers wouldn't think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB, and in some locations it's considered required safety equipment. Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course.


Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.


 Marker buoys serve a range of purposes, and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:

  • Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.
  • Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.
  • Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.
  • Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.

Requirements

-12 years old


-PADI Junior Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization

Terms of Service

Please carefully read the cancellation policy Terms of Service - HDC (huatulcodivecenter.com) before paying your deposit, without a formal confirmation we can't reserve your seats on board considering availability is determined at the time of reservation. 

What's included

National Park Pass

Permits you to enter the Huatulco National Marine park

Snacks

Fresh local fruit, granola snacks, and cold fresh filtered water.

Professional Instructor

Our PADI Instructors are extremely knowledgeable regarding the marine life and know our dive sites like the back of their hand.

PADI E Learning Material

Theory portion of your training to be completed prior to your arrival.

PADI OWD Certification

PADI Open Water Diver Certification E Card

SCUBA EQUIPMENT

Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, Weights, and tanks

What's not included

Sun Screen

Protect yourself from the Sun's rays using Reef safe sun screen

Head cover

the boat has a covered awning but its always good to bring a hat.

Sun Glasses

Its rather bright out on the water.

Delayed Surface Marker

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Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver Specialty Course

Many divers wouldn't think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB, and in some locations it's considered required safety equipment. Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course.
Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.


Marker buoys serve a range of purposes, and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:

  • Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.
  • Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.
  • Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.
  • Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.

Huatulco National Park is in Huatulco, Oaxaca and stretches out over 22 miles of coastline and is set within a beautiful natural area with the Sierra Madre Mountains forming a stunning backdrop.


In addition, Huatulco is made up of 9 bays and 36 beaches. Most have blue-green water, and the sand ranges from golden to white.


Huatulco Dive Center is located in the elegant Sea Soul Beach Club on playa Chahue overlooking the Pacific Ocean.


Our boat is designed for diving, with a capacity of 10 guests plus staff, Mako has excellent stability, ample passenger space and is made of high-quality materials.


This provides confortable, and safe transportation to our dive locations.

  • 2 motors, 4-stroke Yamaha of 150hp
  • GPS with echo-sounder
  • 2 diving platforms with stairs
  • Fresh water shower
  • Toilet

 THE BOAT - HDC (huatulcodivecenter.com) 

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1. Sea Soul Huatulco Club, Sector P, Lt. 5, Blvrd Chahue, Playa Chahue, 70987 Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca

Sea Soul Huatulco Club, Sector P, Lt. 5, Blvrd Chahue, Playa Chahue, 70987 Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca

About your organizer

Huatulco Dive Center as a PADI 5-star IDC offer you diving courses from beginner to professional level, Divemaster Internship, Instructor Development Course, Sidemount course, Diving trips, snorkeling trips. Your safety, happiness and relaxation are our priorities!!! Let us guide you in the great undersea world of the Mexican Pacific Ocean on board of our 33 ft boat "MAKO" perfectly equipped, organized and comfortable for diving.

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