Refresher Course

If it has been a while since your last dive, a refresher is one of the smartest things you can do before getting back in the water. Our SDI Refresher Course is designed for certified divers who want to rebuild confidence, review core skills, and feel comfortable again, whether you are heading to a warm-water destination or returning to cold-water diving here on Vancouver Island.

This course is flexible and can be completed as a pool-only refresher or expanded to include open-water dives, depending on your goals and experience.

Who this refresher is for

This course is a great fit if:

• • You are certified but have not dived in months or years
  • You are travelling to a tropical destination and want to feel prepared
  • You learned to dive in warm water and are transitioning to cold water
  • You are a local diver returning after a long break
  • You want to refresh skills before continuing with advanced training

There is no judgment and no pressure. The goal is comfort, safety, and confidence.

Pool refresher option

The pool refresher is ideal for divers who want a skills tune-up before a vacation or liveaboard, or who simply want to shake off the rust in a controlled environment.

In the pool, you will review:

• • Equipment setup and checks
  • Buoyancy control and weighting
  • Mask clearing and regulator recovery
  • Basic emergency procedures
  • Descents, ascents, and general dive flow

This option is perfect if you are heading somewhere warm and just want to feel dialed in before you go.

In-water refresher option

For divers returning to cold-water diving, or those who want a more complete experience, we recommend the in-water refresher.

This includes:

• • A full skills review
  • Open-water dives at a local site
  • Cold-water considerations like exposure protection and weighting
  • Site awareness, entries, exits, and local conditions

In-water refreshers are especially helpful for divers who plan to continue diving locally or who want to rebuild confidence in real ocean conditions.

How the course works

Your refresher begins with a review of core dive theory and safety concepts, followed by hands-on skill practice. The pace is relaxed and tailored to your comfort level.

All refreshers are led by experienced instructors who regularly teach and dive in cold water. If needed, we can focus on specific skills you feel rusty on rather than running through everything mechanically.

The course is conducted under Scuba Diving International standards, ensuring your training is recognized worldwide.