DEPLOYED SURFACE MARKER BUOY (DSMB)
About The Course
Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don’t always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.
Course Layout
Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you’ll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them.
Both the discussion/lecture and 2-dive practical exercises will take place at Fantasy Lake Adventure Park (URL: Fantasy Lake Adventure Park (gofantasylake.com).
Learn How to
- Prepare and stow your DSMB and reel
- Deploy the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water
- Swim while towing a DSMB and manage the reel and line
- Make a safety stop using the DSMB
Course Expected length:
- Lecture/ discussion and 2 dives at Fantasy Lake Adventure Park (1 days)
Prerequisites:
- Certified Open Water Diver
- 12-years old
Needed Equipment:
- Students are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins
- Basic scuba gear such as regulator, buoyancy control device (BCD), submersible pressure gauge (SPG), dive computer, and air cylinders can be rented. Contact us for more information.
- Additional equipment: DSMB & reel (provided)
Cost of Course: $250
