Introduction to Cave
"Through these doors the greatest cave divers have been trained"
Lloyd Bailey has been teaching cavern and cave students for over 20 years. He is the most prolific cave instructor in the world. Lloyd Bailey has received 3 NACD Paul Meng Awards, 2 Wakulla Awards and other recognition for excellence in cavern and cave instruction. All store staff are trained to at least, an Intro to Cave level with hundreds of dives under their belts, so they all can speak knowledgeably about the classes and the gear.
This course includes 2 days of instruction, including classroom lectures, field lectures, open line drills and a minimum of 6 cave dives.
PREREQUISITES
NACD or NSS-CDS Cavern Certification or equivalent
Minimum of 2 students in the class
COURSE RATIO
In cave ratio is three to one. Only six students maximum are allowed
for each class.
CERTIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
NACD AND NSS-CDS
REQUIRED GEAR
Same as Cavern Gear PLUS
| - 7 foot hose | - 2 first stages |
| - 3rd backup light | - 3 Plastic Clothes Pins |
| - 3 Dorf Markers (Line Arrows) | - Primary Reel |
| - H-Valve Tanks |
RECOMMENDED GEAR
| - Drysuit or Semi Drysuit | - Rubber Fins |
| - Spring Heel Straps | - Backplate and Wings with Single Tank Adapter |
| - HID canister light |
OTHER
1. Students must bring in their SCUBA gear that they plan on diving
an hour before the lecture starts on the first day for instructor review
and gear modification
INTRO TO CAVE
COURSE COST
$ ($100 Deposit Required hold a spot)
INTRO TO CAVE SCHEDULE
Note: Prices and schedule may change or may be inaccurate on the webpage, so contact the store you to get the most current schedule and prices.
