Be The Buddy Who Makes It Possible.
IAHD Dive Partner Course In Cyprus
For certified Rescue Divers who want to dive with and support a diver with a disability — a family member, a friend or a client. One day in Protaras.
Dive Together, Safely
A diver with a disability needs trained buddies. As a Dive Partner, you are one of them.
Dive With Someone You Love
Share the underwater world with a family member or friend.
Understand The Challenges
Learn first-hand what divers with disabilities face in the water.
Count As A Trained Buddy
Dive Partners are part of the IAHD partner level system.
What The Course Covers
- IAHD partner levels and your role as a buddy
- Adapted procedures for entries, exits and the dive
- Supporting a diver in confined and open water
- Communication and dive planning with your buddy
- Handling problems with a buddy who needs support
Who Can Join
Rescue Diver
Certified Rescue Diver with a recognised agency.
Medical
Fit to dive.
Not a Rescue Diver yet? Take our Rescue Diver course first.
Surface Support Specialist
For divers and non-divers who want to help at the water’s edge: preparing equipment, helping with transfers, entries and exits, and support at the surface. One day, €255.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Rescue Diver?
Yes. Dive Partner is an advanced course for certified Rescue Divers.
How long does it take?
One day.
I am not a diver. Can I still help?
Yes. Take the Surface Support Specialist course — one day, €255.
Can I take the course together with my family member’s course?
Yes. Dates are arranged individually, so we can plan both together.
Which languages do you teach in?
English, Russian, Ukrainian, German and Serbo-Croatian.