Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Drift Diver
Open Water certifiedSDI Certified

SDI Drift Diver

Learn to read, enter, ride, and exit ocean currents safely on some of the world's best drift-diving sites.

$249.95Enrollment Open
Students:
1
Max 10
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🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites

SKU: TSA-SDI-SDI-DR

What's included

✓SDI eLearning and course materials
✓Personal instruction from a certified SDI Instructor
✓All required training equipment provided
✓Lifetime SDI certification, recognized worldwide
✓Flexible scheduling — we handle the pool location and gear

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalentRequired entry-level scuba certification
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Minimum age 1810 years old permitted with parental consent

What you'll learn

Knowledge Development

✓The aquatic environment: causes and effects of tides, currents, waves, and surge
✓Equipment for drift diving: floats, lines, reels, and compass
✓Buddy organization and problem/hazard recognition
✓Buoyancy control and underwater navigation while drifting
✓Communications and safety stop procedures
✓Entry and exit techniques for drift conditions

Practical Training

✓Plan a drift dive including briefing and captain's brief
✓Complete two open water dives to a maximum depth of 18 metres / 60 feet
✓Follow the instructor's demonstration of proper use of float, lines, and reels on the first dive
✓Execute the learned skills independently on the second dive
✓Use a different type of drift or a different entry point across the dives
✓Properly log dives and care for equipment afterward

Frequently asked questions

Drift diving is most commonly associated with ocean environments, but the skills and knowledge apply to any moving water. We'll coordinate the best available drift environment for your training based on your location and timing.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready for what's next?

Keep building your skills. Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Explore Advanced Adventure Diver →Call (512) 489-4404