Peak Performance Buoyancy Course

Overview

Neutral buoyancy is one of the most important skills in scuba diving. When divers achieve perfect buoyancy, they neither sink nor float, but glide effortlessly through the water. Divers who master buoyancy use less air, move smoothly, hover with control, and interact gently with the underwater world.

The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course builds upon the foundational skills you learned in your Open Water Diver course and takes them to the next level. This course polishes your diving skills and helps you achieve the kind of underwater control that sets experienced divers apart.

Additional Information

Locations

Shop: House of Scuba – 5141 Santa Fe St #A, San Diego, CA 92109
Pool Dives: USD – Torero Way, San Diego, CA 92110
Ocean Dives: La Jolla Shores – 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

Class Schedule

• Pool Session: Typically Friday evening
• 2 Open Water Dives: Typically Saturday morning

Requirements

• Minimum Age: 10
• Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver (Jr. Open Water Diver) or equivalent rating
• Materials: Peak Performance Buoyancy Crew-Pak

What You’ll Learn

• How to trim your scuba gear for perfect balance in the water
• Nuances of weighting so you’re never too heavy or too light
• Streamlining techniques to conserve air and move more efficiently
• How to hover effortlessly in both vertical and horizontal positions

What’s Included & What You’ll Need

Included:

• Instruction from certified PADI professionals
• 1 pool session + 2 open water dives
• Peak Performance Buoyancy Crew-Pak (with purchase option)

Required (Student-Provided):

• Standard personal scuba gear (mask, snorkel, fins, booties, gloves, hood)
• Exposure protection appropriate for conditions (wetsuit or dry suit)

Your Next Adventure

Mastering buoyancy helps you get the most out of every dive. A natural next step is the PADI Equipment Specialist Course, where you’ll learn how to get the best performance out of your BCD, weights, and other gear. This specialty also pairs well with PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, where buoyancy control is key in navigation, night, and wreck dives.