Underwater Detectives: SSI Search & Recovery off Arguineguín

ARGUINEGUÍN WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Underwater Detectives: SSI Search & Recovery off Arguineguín

A three‑dive SSI Search & Recovery specialty run by Scuba Sur in Arguineguín that teaches search patterns, underwater communication and lift‑bag recoveries—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

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Underwater Detectives: SSI Search & Recovery off Arguineguín.

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Location
Arguineguín
Operator
Scuba Sur
Category
Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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The SSI Search and Recovery course in Arguineguín trains divers to locate and recover lost objects beneath the surface: you'll learn specialized search patterns, underwater communication and lift‑bag techniques over three dives, earning the SSI Search and Recovery Specialty on successful completion.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Search patterns and underwater communication

The course focuses on planning and executing different underwater search patterns and clear team communication—essential skills for locating lost items reliably.

THE TECHNIQUE

Lift‑bag recovery training

You will be trained to recover small to medium objects using specialist equipment such as lift bags, practicing safe recovery techniques under instructor supervision.

THE FORMAT

Three dives, progressive practice

The program comprises three dives—one in shallow water and two in open water—so you apply skills incrementally from controlled conditions to more open settings.

What the day feels like

What the course feels like

The day unfolds as a hands‑on training progression: confined or shallow work to establish search techniques, then two open‑water dives where you practice search patterns and execute object recoveries with lift bags, all under Scuba Sur instruction and culminating in SSI certification upon successful completion.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Certified recreational diversWell suited: participants must already hold an Open Water certification to enroll, making this a targeted upskill for certified divers.
2
Teens and families with older childrenSuitable for families with qualified children aged 12 and older—minimum age is 12.
3
Uncertified beginnersNot a match: newcomers without Open Water certification cannot take this specialty course.
4
Small groups and private trainingIdeal for small groups: the course is limited to a maximum of four participants, enabling focused, instructor‑led training.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What it includes

Boat fees and basic equipment use are included in the price; course materials, certification paperwork and rental dive computer are not included. Divers should verify personal dive insurance coverage.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many dives are in the course?

Three dives: one in shallow water and two in open water.

What are the minimum age and group size limits?

Minimum age is 12 years; the course has a maximum of four participants.

What certification do I need to enroll?

You must already hold an Open Water certification to participate.

What is provided and what do I need to bring or pay for separately?

Boat fees and basic equipment use are included; dive insurance (if not personally covered), course materials and certification, and rental dive computer are not included.

What qualification do I receive after completing the program?

Successful completion awards the SSI Search and Recovery Specialty certification.