Inactive Diver/Refresher Course
SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher Course – Get Back in the Water with Confidence!
Haven’t Been Diving in a While? Let’s Get You Refreshed and Ready to Explore!
If you're a certified scuba diver who's been out of the water for a while, our SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher Course at Sink or Swim Scuba in Gastonia, NC is the perfect way to rebuild your confidence and refresh your skills—before your next dive trip or local adventure.
Whether it's been six months or several years, this relaxed and supportive refresher class helps you get back up to speed with one of our experienced instructors or divemasters. We’ll work with you on core scuba skills, equipment setup, buoyancy control, and safe dive planning—so you're comfortable and confident when it’s time to dive again.
Why Take a Refresher Course?
Many dive resorts and international dive destinations want to see recent logged dives or refresher training in your logbook. Without it, you may be required to hire a private divemaster on-site. Avoid that hassle by refreshing your skills here with a professional team you can trust.
At Sink or Swim Scuba, we make it easy, stress-free, and fun. This is a great way to reconnect with the underwater world—without the pressure.
Course Highlights:
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For certified divers who have been inactive
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One-on-one or small group session with an instructor or divemaster
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Review of basic scuba theory and safety protocols
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Pool or confined water session to practice core skills
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Gear check and buoyancy control refresh
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Logbook update showing completed refresher course
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
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Certified Open Water Divers who haven’t been diving in 6+ months
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Divers preparing for an upcoming dive trip
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Anyone looking to regain dive confidence in a safe, professional environment
Why Choose Sink or Swim Scuba?
Located just outside Charlotte, NC, Sink or Swim Scuba is a 5-Star SDI Instructor Training Center with over 28 years of professional diving experience. Our friendly team of expert instructors will make sure your return to diving is smooth, safe, and fun.
We serve divers throughout Charlotte, Gastonia, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and surrounding areas.
Let’s Dive Back In!
Don’t let time away from diving hold you back. Take this easy, rewarding refresher course with us and get ready for your next underwater adventure.
Contact us today at Dive@SinkorSwimScuba.com or call 704-823-0501 to schedule your refresher session!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Who this course is for:
- The certified diver who has been inactive for a period of time and wishes to review the scuba skills and academic information before starting to dive again
Course prerequisites:
To participate in the SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Course, the individual must:
- Have proof of an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent from a recognized dive training organization
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- SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver certification or equivalent from a recognized dive training organization.
What you can expect to learn:
Although one in-water training dive is required, the instructor or assistant instructor may use their discretion with reference to the skills needed to complete the dive.
SDI offers the following outline:
Plan Dive
- Equalization techniques
- Communication signals
- Lung over-expansion problems
- Review of dive computer
- Scuba system assembly
- Weight adjustment
- Mask defog
- Don scuba system SDI Instructor Manual
- Adequate entry for site conditions
- Controlled descent
- Computer check, if used
- Regulator clearing
- Regulator recovery
- Mask clearing
- Fin use
- Buoyancy control; hovering
- Underwater tour
- Computer check
- Controlled ascent; computer assisted
- Exit
- Disassemble scuba system
- Log dive
- Air sharing ascents
- Underwater emergency scenarios
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
- The diving activities approximate those of training
- The areas of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training
*Note: Junior divers (ages 10-14) must participate in diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Diver minimum requirements:
- Complete all open water requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
