Course overview

Master effortless control with the SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty in Tarkarli-Malvan. Through MySSI theory and two dives in the calm, shallow bay beside Sindhudurg Fort you fine-tune weighting, trim and breathing control, hovering motionless while using less air and protecting the reef.

What you’ll learn

• Determine perfect weighting and trim
• Hover motionless in any position
• Streamline your gear and reduce drag
• Use breathing for fine buoyancy control
• Move efficiently and conserve air
• Protect reef and marine life by staying off the bottom

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 10 (Junior)
• SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Weighting & trim

   Cover buoyancy principles via MySSI and dial in your weighting and trim on the first dive in the calm Tarkarli shallows.
2. Day1
   Hover & streamline

   Practise motionless hovering, fin pivots and streamlining on the second dive to finish in perfect control.

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