True Blue Watersports
5959 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
337-310-1681
True Blue Divemaster Program
The PADI Divemaster course expands the problem solving
skills developed by the PADI Rescue Diver Program and
extends it from accidental management and prevention
scenarios to supervisory situations with student divers.

Characteristics of a PADI Divemaster:
-Exemplary Diving Skills
-Rescue Skills
-Professional-level knowledge of dive theory
-Competence as a certified assistant
-Dive management and supervision abilities
-Ethical role model behavior
-Enthusiasm and fun

The PADI Divemaster course is divided into three
modules:

Knowledge Development Module:
*Role and characteristics of a PADI Divemaster
*Supervising diving activities for certified divers
*Assisting with student divers in training
*Dive Theory introduction
*Physics
*Physiology
*Equipment
*Decompression theory and dive tables
*Divemaster conducted programs
*Risk Management
*Business of diving
*Further your dive career

Waterskills and Stamina Module:
*400 Yard Swim
*15 minute tread
*800 Yard Swim using mask, fins, and snorkel
*100 Yard Diver Tow
*Perform 18 basic scuba skills correctly with ease

Practical Application Module:
*Mapping Project
*Equipment Exchange
*Conduct Scuba Review
*Internship / Practical Training Exercises
Instructor:
Darrell Walker, Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Dive Masters on Staff:
Ron Johnson
Cher Walker
Keith Woodard
Carl Kiser
Ramie Reeds

Divemaster Candidates:
Brent Montiville
Chris Cheramie
Chance Thomas
Erik Morgan
Greg Richard
Dennis Cooley

Candidate Equipment and
Required Classroom Materials:
Mask, Fins, Snorkel
Tank
Regulator
BCD
Exposure Suit
Timing Device or Dive Computer
Compass
Knife
Safety Sausage
Up-to-Date Log Book
RDP / Wheel
Divemaster Manual
Divemaster Workbook
Encyclopedia of Diving
All Prerequisite Manuals
(Open Water, Advanced, Rescue)

Prerequisites:
Advanced Open Water Diver Certification
PADI Rescue Diver
18 years old
20 logged dives to start course
60 logged dives to complete course

Costs:
PADI Divemaster Course: $499
Includes: Divemaster Pro-Pack (Divemaster manual, DVD:
Instructor led programs, cue cards, Encyclopedia of Diving,
Diving Knowledge Workbook, PADI pro bag), tanks for
training, 8 Classroom/Pool sessions, (must assist with Open
Water Classes)

Candidates will need all equipment required for advanced
diver and rescue diver. Does not include dive certification
card - directly paid and mailed to PADI.
The Divemaster Lunch will be every
Thursday at 11:30 at Piccadilly in the Mall.