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SDI Wreck Diver

It’s time to explore the underwater time capsules.

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Course Details

This thrilling speciality course teaches you to safely explore sunken ships and aircraft while respecting their historical significance. You’ll learn specialised techniques for navigating wrecks externally or making limited penetrations (within ambient light), transforming these artificial reefs into captivating underwater museums rather than potential hazards.

The programme balances adventure with conservation, covering research methods, mapping techniques and proper equipment configuration. Whether you’re drawn to maritime history, underwater photography or technical diving preparation, you’ll develop the skills to approach wrecks systematically while managing the unique challenges of overhead environments.

Course Options:

  • Non-Penetration (2 dives): External exploration only
  • Limited Penetration (3 dives): Ambient light swim-throughs
  • Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver + Deep Diver certification for >18m/60ft
  • Minimum Age: 18 (15 for limited penetration with consent)

Wreck Diving Reality:

The course emphasises that every wreck dive begins with thorough research and planning. You’ll practice line handling and emergency procedures extensively before open water dives, developing the discipline needed to explore these captivating yet potentially hazardous environments safely.

What You Will Learn

  • Wreck Research: Locate and study wrecks using historical records
  • Safe Penetration: Swim-through techniques within ambient light zones
  • Specialised Equipment: Configure lights, reels and cutting tools
  • Emergency Procedures: Manage silt-outs and disorientation
  • Conservation Ethics: Preserve wrecks as cultural heritage sites

Why Wreck Diving Excites:

  • History Comes Alive: Touch the past through preserved artefacts
  • Marine Life Hotspots: Discover ecosystems thriving on structures
  • Technical Foundation: Build skills for advanced penetration courses
  • Photography Opportunities: Capture dramatic artificial reefs
  • Certification Pathway: Counts toward Advanced Diver Development

Nutty’s nuggets go worldwide!

We created the Nutty’s Nugget so that our customers can take “Nutty’s” worldwide! We love to see everyone’s amazing photos of their travels & its a bonus if there is a Nutty’s Nugget in there to! So please feel free to pop into the Dive Centre and grab one for your next trip, send us your photo & we will add to our wonderful gallery of customer Nutty’s Nugget photos!

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Nutty’s Nugget in the Red Sea

Mad Mark with our Nutty’s Nugget in Chepstow ..

Jim, Paul, Steve, Jeff, John and Tony with Nutty’s Nugget in L’ Estartit

Molly Brown with a Nutty’s Nugget in Mexico.

Sandra wearing a Nutty’s top in search of some Nutty’s Nuggets in the Red Sea.

Steve Whan in the Maldives recovering more Nutty’s Nuggets

Charlie with a Nutty’s Nugget found on the beach in the Maldives

Wahid from Red Sea Dive College and Paul in Dahab, Egypt with a Nutty’s Nugget

Nutty’s Nugget in the Philippines

Nutty’s Nugget with some beautiful Nudi Branches in the Philippines

Esme on her first holiday and first time in the sea in Majorca, making a sandcastle with her Nutty’s Nugget!

Our friend Desrick “007” in Jamaica with a Nutty’s Nugget

Cheryl & Adam with their Nutty’s Nugget diving in the Red Sea!

Nutty’s Nugget found in The Farne Islands.

John being adventurous with a Nutty’s Nugget found in Antigua

Lennie in Rhodes with a Nutty’s Nugget

Charlotte and Mark with a Nutty’s Nugget in Mexico

A Nutty’s Nugget washed up on a Mexican beach in the rocks

Nutty’s Nugget found in Plymouth with Julie, Brian, Dean, Georgia, Yvette, Ed and Luke

Tony in Malta with a Nutty’s Nugget at Maltaqua Dive Centre

A Nutty’s Nugget with Vincent Farkas and a Marine Iguana in Galapagos

A Nutty’s Nugget at Manta Point in the Maldives

Steve and Cameron on holiday in Turks and Caicos with a Nutty’s Nugget

Phil and Steve in Maldives on Island Kuda Huraa finding more of our Nutty’s Nugget’s

Our good friend Godwin in Nigeria with a Nutty’s Nugget ..

John in Spain with our Nutty’s Nugget

Nutty himself with Stingray Divers in Krabi Thailand with a Nutty’s Nugget

Tracy and Steve in Dominican Republic with Nutty’s Nugget

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Unit 11 Daniels Farm, Wash Rd, Basildon SS15 4AZ

At Nutty’s Dive Centre, we’re passionate about diving and everything that comes with it. We’ve got a fully stocked dive shop with all the gear you need, and we also service dive equipment to keep you safe and ready for the water. We run a variety of dive courses, whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills. Plus, we have a scuba gas refill facility on site, so you can get everything sorted in one place. Whether you’re diving for fun or training seriously, we’re here to help you every step of the way.