Sign up to take the PADI Underwater Pumpkin Carving Distinctive Specialty course — a fun and unique c-card for your logbook! Learn all about what it takes to carve a pumpkin underwater including proper weighting, buoyancy control and cool techniques. Each buddy team carves a pumpkin over two dives. Be sure and register for the Soak Your Gourd Event which includes quarry entry fee, supper, drinks and an event t-shirt (click here for details).
This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification. Take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge!
Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old
• Each diver will be required to sign PADI’s Continuing Education Administrative Document, including the Divers’ Medical Questionnaire. Medical clearance by a doctor may be required for some.
Required Materials:
• Divers will need to bring their own pumpkin, carving tools, mesh bag for collection of pumpkin guts and dive equipment
Cost: $40
Soak Your Gourd!
Y-kiki Divers' Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest - Oct. 16, 2021 at Mermet Springs, Metropolis, IL