Rebreather Experience

This program is designed to introduce the diver to the basic concepts of rebreathers and to provide a practical confined water exposure for swimming a rebreather. This is not a certification program.
Prerequisites:
  • Certified Diver
  • 10 dives experience
  • 15 years old (with parental authorization)

Time: 1 day (6 - 8 hours)
  • Morning lecture
  • Afternoon swim off beach (up to 20 foot depth)

Topics:
  • Components of a Rebreather System
  • Active vs. Passive Addition Mechanisms
  • Closed and Semi-Closed Systems
  • Physiological Concerns Specific to Rebreathers
  • Pre-Dive Familiarization to Odyssey