SDI Accomplished Diver Program
Turn Your Professional Dive Experience into a Recognized Recreational Certification
At Sink or Swim Scuba in Gastonia, NC, we understand that military, fire, and law enforcement divers bring a wealth of experience to the water—often with more real-world dive time than many recreational divers. But when it’s time to dive for fun—on vacation, from a dive boat, or with family and friends—you may find that your professional credentials aren’t recognized by traditional dive operations.
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The SDI Accomplished Diver Program bridges that gap.
This unique certification recognizes your training and operational dive experience and helps you obtain a recreational scuba certification card through SDI—without making you start from scratch. You’ve already earned your stripes. Now let’s make it official.
Who This Program Is For:
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Military divers
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Public safety divers (fire, rescue, law enforcement)
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Commercial or scientific divers
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Anyone with documented dive experience and training who lacks a standard recreational dive certification
Why This Matters:
While your professional training may exceed recreational standards, most dive boats, resorts, and travel destinations require a recreational certification card (like SDI Open Water Scuba Diver) to allow participation. This program gives you the credentials recognized around the world—without asking you to repeat what you already know.
What’s Involved:
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Documentation review of your prior training and logged dives
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Skills assessment with one of our experienced instructors
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Knowledge refresh as needed to align with SDI recreational standards
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Issuance of your SDI Open Water Scuba Diver card (or equivalent level) upon successful completion
We tailor this process to your background—respecting your time, your experience, and your professional expertise.
Location: Sink or Swim Scuba, 4310K Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC (serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas)
Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available
Prerequisites: Proof of dive training and experience from recognized military, public safety, or commercial dive programs
Ready to Make It Official?
Call us at 704-823-0501 or email Dive@SinkorSwimScuba.com to schedule your assessment and take the next step toward recreational diving freedom.
