SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Program
SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher Course
It's been a while since your last dive. No judgment — life happens. The SDI Inactive Diver Refresher course gets you back in the water safely, confidently, and quickly.
Already certified but rusty? This is exactly what you need.
What's In It For You
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of an SDI Instructor — so long as the following limits are adhered to:
- The diving activities approximate those of training
- The areas of activity approximate those of training
- Environmental conditions approximate those of training
* Junior divers (ages 10–14) must participate in diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
What You'll Cover
Your instructor will walk you through a review of the essential skills every diver needs before getting back in open water.
Equipment Review
Reacquaint yourself with your BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and tank — how everything works and fits together.
Buoyancy Control
Refresh your neutral buoyancy skills in a pool before heading to open water — the foundation of safe, comfortable diving.
Underwater Communication
Review standard hand signals and buddy communication procedures used on every dive.
Safety Procedures
Go over emergency ascents, out-of-air procedures, and buddy system protocols to refresh your safety instincts.
Dive Planning
Review dive tables or computer use, depth limits, no-decompression limits, and surface intervals.
Open Water Skills
Complete all open water requirements efficiently to demonstrate you're ready to dive independently again.
Minimum Requirements
- Complete all open water requirements efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
How It Works
- 01 Knowledge ReviewA brief review of dive theory, safety procedures, and equipment — no full eLearning required. Just a refresher on what you already know.
- 02 Pool Skills SessionWork through the fundamental skills in a controlled pool environment with your instructor — buoyancy, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and more.
- 03 Open Water DivesComplete your open water requirements at a local Texas dive site with your instructor. Once signed off, you're cleared to dive independently again.
- 04 Back in the WaterYou're current, confident, and ready to dive — wherever the next adventure takes you.
Who This Is For
- Certified divers who haven't been in the water in a year or more
- Anyone who wants to refresh their skills before a dive trip
- Divers who feel rusty and want professional guidance before diving independently again
- Anyone whose certification agency or dive operator requires a recent dive log entry
Common Questions
How long has it been — is it too long?
There's no time limit. Whether it's been one year or twenty, the Inactive Diver Refresher course is designed to get you back up to speed safely. We'll meet you where you are.
Do I need to redo my full Open Water certification?
No — this is a refresher, not a full recertification. You'll review the key skills and complete the open water requirements, but you won't need to repeat the entire Open Water course.
Do I need my own gear?
No — all scuba equipment is provided for your pool and open water sessions. You don't need to own anything to get started.
Where does the course take place?
Pool sessions can take place at your private pool, a community pool, or a local aquatic center. Open water dives are completed at a local Texas dive site. We serve Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and across Texas.
Can I do this as a private course?
Absolutely — private refresher training is available. One instructor, one student, completely at your pace. Call us to arrange a private session.
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