Technical diving with Scotty's Dive Centre
We are proud to offer a stunning array of technical diving courses, technical diving services, and technical diving equipment. For years, we have been taking the average joe diver and turning him into something much more serious- a tech diver. Our technical philosophy is simple here at SDC, "we are a team." Take a look at our technical diving offerings below and find out why you won't dive with our team- you'll dive in our team.
Many of the dives in our area of Cebu are deep wall dives. When currents are right, we generally have no problem running technical dives at these sites. Of these sites, the Talima Marine Sanctuary and the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary are particularly beautiful in deeper depths. Additionally, the Marigondon Cavern offers a great foray in to the darkness for lesser-experienced overhead environment divers.
Of course, there are some sites which are not suitable for recreational divers and require the skills, knowledge, and techniques of technical diving. Due to depth, overhead, or other concerns, some sites are just not accessible by the average diver. Have a look at our exclusively-technical diving sites:
Of course, there are some sites which are not suitable for recreational divers and require the skills, knowledge, and techniques of technical diving. Due to depth, overhead, or other concerns, some sites are just not accessible by the average diver. Have a look at our exclusively-technical diving sites:
- Liloan Ferry Wreck - This wreck was not sunk as an artificial divers' reef. It actually caught fire and sunk. Laying on her port side in over 50m of water... (read more)
- Pawod Freshwater Cave - This unique inland aquifer has recently been the focus of a major exploration effort by our team. With wildly varying visibility... (read more)
- Caubian Caves - These saltwater limestone caves are accessible just below 40m. The cavernous (no pun intended) main theatre splits off into several smaller passageways and... (read more)
Part of our commitment to excellence in diving is training knowledgeable and skilled technical divers. Our technical diving courses are run by experienced instructors who are active in our exploration team. At this level of technical diving, you don't just need a teacher, you need a mentor.
- Technical Decompression Diving Courses - We run the starting-level technical diving courses through the agencies: Diving Science and Technology (DSAT), and the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD). You can choose one of these courses or meet the requirements of both to earn your ticket(s) into the world of technical decompression diving. These entry-level courses give you the technical diving skills and diving knowledge to be a competent certified tech diver.
- Technical Trimix Diving Courses - When you are ready to extend your limits beyond nitrogen-based technical diving, it's time for Trimix. Here at Scotty's we teach the both DSAT and IANTD Trimix Diver Courses. You will learn the techniques, skills, and theory of how and why diving with a mixture of Oxygen, Nitrogen and Helium will reduce exposure to nitrogen narcosis, and more importantly, your risk of oxygen toxicity.
- Advanced Technical Diver Courses - If you are interested in extreme depths or overhead environments such as caves and wrecks, we have courses to suit your needs. This advanced technical dive training is conducted under the banner of the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD). However, at this level of technical diving, your instructor matters more than any agency. Meet the man behind the madness- Paul G. Neilsen- and have a look at his incredible advanced technical diving courses.
- Technical Rebreather Courses - If you would like to learn about technical rebreather diving, then Scotty's Dive Centre can serve your needs. We offer diver-level and instructor-level technical rebreather training on nearly every unit in existence. We certify technical divers and instructors through both the International Association of Rebreather Trainers (IART) and the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD).
Do you think you have what it takes to become a technical diving instructor? We offer technical instructor training through DSAT and IANTD. Our DSAT instructor-level courses are TecDeep Instructor (along with the TecBasics Distinctive Specialty Instructor) and Tec Trimix Instructor. Under IANTD we offer almost every type of technical instructor rating- for example Advanced Nitrox Instructor, Trimix Instructor, Technical Wreck Instructor and Halcyon Technical Rebreather Instructor. Please click to view our complete list of technical instructor courses.
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