FUENCALIENTE DE LA PALMA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Curso Stress & Rescue SSI — 2.5 days of deliberate rescue training on La Palma
A focused Stress & Rescue course that sharpens prevention, self-rescue and partner-rescue skills over a compact 2.5‑day program; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Curso Stress & Rescue SSI — 2.5 days of deliberate rescue training on La Palma.
On the southern shore of La Palma, the Curso Stress & Rescue SSI compresses rigorous rescue training into an intense 2.5‑day format. The program is designed to move divers beyond basic comfort underwater into practical, scenario-based work: preventing incidents, rehearsing self‑rescue, and executing partner rescues so you leave more confident and capable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Compressed, hands‑on rescue curriculum
The course is delivered as a compact 2.5‑day curriculum that combines skills practice and scenario training to teach prevention, self‑rescue and partner‑rescue techniques.
Five dives across three days
Training is scheduled as five dives of roughly 2.5 hours each: two dives on each of the first two days and a single concluding dive on day three.
Prepared for real incidents
Participants practice recognizing everyday equipment failures, deciding when an immersion should be aborted and how to provide the minimal, effective support needed to prevent escalation — then rehearse the more demanding rescues, including bringing an unconscious diver to the surface and rescue breathing.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The Curso Stress & Rescue SSI moves from rehearsal to realism: you will refresh self‑rescue skills, work through controlled scenarios about equipment failure and diver discomfort, then practice progressive rescue techniques. The program is serious in intent — training for critical moments — but built to be engaging and confidence‑building for certified divers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should wait
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental equipment is available for purchase from the operator; confirm gear availability in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Curso Stress & Rescue SSI?
The course runs 2.5 days and comprises five dives in total—two dives on each of the first two days and a single dive on the third day.
How long are the dives?
Each dive is approximately 2.5 hours in duration.
What prerequisites are required to join?
You must hold Open Water Diver certification and have completed a first‑aid course before enrolling.
Will I learn how to carry an unconscious diver to the surface?
Yes; the curriculum includes practicing rescue techniques such as bringing an unconscious diver to the surface and providing rescue breaths.
Is equipment provided if I don’t have my own?
Yes; rental equipment is available for purchase from the operator.