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PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
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PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy

Dial in your weighting and trim so you hover effortlessly, breathe less, and dive longer.

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Taught by Clay Raborn
PADI Master Instructor ยท Owner
Meet the team

What's included

โœ“PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy eLearning and course materials
โœ“Personal, hands-on instruction from a PADI Instructor
โœ“All required weights and training gear for both dives
โœ“PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy certification, recognized worldwide
โœ“Small groups capped at 4 students for real one-on-one coaching
โœ“Flexible scheduling at the shop's local training locations

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience โ€” here's what you'll need before you start.

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PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higherEntry-level certification or above required
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Minimum age 10Divers must be at least 10 years old

What you'll learn

Buoyancy Skills & Topics

โœ“Mastering neutral buoyancy and determining proper weighting
โœ“Trimming scuba gear and weight system for balance
โœ“Streamlining gear to save energy and air
โœ“Advanced buoyancy control techniques to hover in vertical or horizontal positions
โœ“Reducing risk of uncontrolled ascents

Course Structure

โœ“Independent study via PADI eLearning, manual or video
โœ“Two dives with a PADI Instructor applying buoyancy techniques
โœ“First dive may count toward the Advanced Open Water Diver course (with instructor approval)
โœ“Improves air consumption and underwater time

Frequently asked questions

Two open water training dives, both focused on weighting, trim, and hovering drills in a real dive environment.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace โ€” videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Open water dives at the lake

Skills and dives happen at a local dive site, on a date we set with you.

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Get certified

Finish your dives and we issue your certification โ€” card in hand, recognized worldwide.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. Weโ€™ll be in touch to schedule.

Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.