The Dive Buddy System

The Dive Buddy (DB) system was introduced to enable divers to enjoy the benefits of scuba diving in the safest possible manner, even if they cannot achieve the standards required by the standard SDI Scuba diving programs.

DB1: All of the performance requirements have been met; the diver has demonstrated the ability to perform self-rescue and can provide equal assistance to his/her buddy should it become necessary. This diver can dive with any other certified diver.

DB2: All of the performance requirements have been met, and the diver has demonstrated the ability to perform self-rescue but is not able to provide assistance to his/her buddy should it become necessary. This diver must dive with two (2) adult-certified divers, one of whom must be a qualified SDI Rescue Diver or equivalent.

DB3: The physical performance requirements have been met and the diver has demonstrated the ability to safely use scuba in an open water environment, but the diver does not have the ability to perform self-rescue or provide assistance to his/her buddy should it become necessary. This diver must dive with two (2) adult-certified divers, one of whom must be a qualified DSI Dive Buddy or equivalent.

The Scubility Courses

The Scubility Program has the following teaching opportunities for instructors once they have qualified:

• Scubility Snorkel Diver Course
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• Scubility Scuba Discovery Program
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• Scubility Surface Buddy Program
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• Scubility Open Water Diver Course
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• Scubility Inactive Diver Program

Refresher Course

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• Scubility Advanced Adventure Diver
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• Scubility Advanced Diver Development Program
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• Scubility Dive Buddy Program
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• Scubility Instructor Upgrade Program
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• Scubility Indoor Diver Program