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SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course | Vancouver The SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course at Diving Sports Canada is designed to help divers fine-tune and master one of the most essential and challenging scuba skills — buoyancy. Whether you’re a newly certified diver or have years of experience, improving buoyancy control will make your dives more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly. This course enhances your understanding of the factors that influence buoyancy and trains you to use proper weighting, body positioning, and breathing techniques for precision control underwater. Who is this course for: Any certified diver who wants to improve their control, comfort, and efficiency in the water under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Course Description: This specialty consists of one full training day in the ocean, during which you’ll complete a minimum of two dives. You’ll practice breathing techniques, body position, and finning methods — including back finning and helicopter turns — while maintaining precise neutral buoyancy throughout your dives. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn your SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control certification and take a major step toward becoming a more confident, capable diver. What’s Included: SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control eLearning material 1 full training day in the ocean (minimum 2 dives) Transportation between the shop and the dive site All necessary rental equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit or drysuit, dive computer, etc.) Certification fees upon course completion Digital certification card (physical card available for an additional fee) What’s Not Included: Personal mask, snorkel, and neoprene gloves (required; not available for rent) Additional personal gear such as dive light, DSMB, or computer (optional rentals available) Undergarments for drysuit diving Additional training sessions if required — see Private Training Rates here Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification Recent cold-water or drysuit diving experience (pool assessment may be required) Completed SDI or PADI diver medical form (if applicable) – Download here Completion of eLearning prior to course start Personal mask, snorkel, and gloves Using a Drysuit for the Buoyancy Course: Divers certified in drysuit use may complete the course using a drysuit. If it has been more than one year since your last drysuit dive or you have not completed the Drysuit Specialty Course, you may be required to complete a refresher beforehand. → Take the Drysuit Specialty Course Equipment Rental: All essential scuba gear is included in our rental packages. Divers must have their own mask, snorkel, and gloves. Optional items like DSMB, compass, or dive light can be rented separately. → View Rental Packages Transportation: Transportation is available between Diving Sports Canada and the dive site (maximum 7 passengers). Seats are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. SDI Course Standards: We adhere to all official SDI training standards to ensure the highest quality instruction and diver safety. View the official course standards here: SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control Diver Standards Cancellation Policy: Please review our course and trip cancellation policy before booking: → View Cancellation Policy Reserve Your Spot: Spaces are limited for this specialty course. → Book Your SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course Here { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Course", "name": "SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course", "description": "Master your buoyancy skills with Diving Sports Canada's SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course in Vancouver. 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