A National Diver is a very experienced diver who has logged a large number and wide variety of dives

since becoming a Leading Diver. A National Diver will be capable of leading and organising divers in a

broad range of diving activities.

PREREQUISITES:

1. Be a Leading Diver for 2 years.

2. Log 100 dives, a minimum of 50% in Irish waters after becoming a Leading Diver.

3. Be recommended by the club D.O.

LOGGING THE 100 DIVES:

1. All dives must be to a minimum of 10m.

2. Dives must be countersigned by the dive buddy.

3. Dives must be logged on the correct form.

4. When dives are completed, form must be countersigned by the D.O. and attached to the logbook.

5. The 100 dives must contain the following:

(a) Deep Dives 1 x 45m

5 x 40m

4 x 30m+

(b) Cold water dives 2 dives

(i.e. 1 Jan - 1 Mar)

in Irish waters

(c) Wreck dives 5 dives

(d) Fresh water dives 2 dives

(e) Night dives 5 dives

(f) Trainee dives 10 dives leading a trainee on a qualifying dive

for club diver or leading diver

National Diver (C.M.A.S. Diver ****)