GUE Recreational Diver 1 (Open Water)

Course Overview & Training Objectives

The premier autonomous open water qualification delivering over 40 hours of rigorous instruction across 10 confined sessions and 6 qualifying open water dives. Mandates standardized Nitrox 32% from the first dive, Doing It Right (DIR) equipment configuration, and zero-tolerance horizontal trim and buoyancy gates. Qualifies graduates to conduct autonomous no-decompression daylight open water dives to 21m with a certified buddy.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 21m (70ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Nitrox 32%
• Equipment Rig: Single

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 5 to 6 Days
• Required Training Dives: 6 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 40 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Min age 14, non-smoker, 275m swim in <14 min, 15m underwater breath-hold swim, 16-min tread