PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty Course

PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty Course

The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty Course introduces divers to the sidemount diving configuration, where scuba cylinders are mounted alongside the diver instead of on the back. This system provides greater comfort, improved balance, flexibility, and easier equipment management underwater.

Sidemount diving has become one of the most popular and advanced diving configurations for divers seeking improved performance, comfort, and safety during their dives.

The course includes:

A theoretical session covering:

Fundamentals of sidemount diving

Proper equipment setup and configuration

Gas management using dual cylinders

Buoyancy and trim control

Safety procedures and emergency management

Practical confined water training including:

Sidemount equipment assembly and adjustment

Regulator switching and gas management skills

Improving underwater trim and movement

Emergency drills and problem-solving exercises

3 training dives in the Red Sea, where participants apply sidemount diving skills under the supervision of professional instructors.

This course helps divers improve comfort, efficiency, and technical diving skills while gaining experience with one of the most versatile diving systems available.

Course Prerequisites:

Participants must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

All our courses are conducted under the supervision of local instructors with international-level experience and according to the highest international safety and training standards.