OPEN CIRCUIT

TECHNICAL

divING

Open circuit technical diving has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Advances in equipment, technology, procedures, and training now allow divers to safely conduct dives that were once beyond the limits of exploration.

5 courses

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prepare you for overhead or rebreather training

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1-4 days

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technical configuration

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5 courses ⋅ prepare you for overhead or rebreather training ⋅ 1-4 days ⋅ technical configuration ⋅

01 — COURSES

TECHNICAL DIVE
COURSES

  • Learn about diving with Nitrox or Oxygen enriched air, you will be able to extend your no decompression limits or bottom times. As this is a prerequisite for further technical training this is a must! As diving nitrox is the standard in many places (especially Mexico), this is a useful course for every diver! This will be done as an add on to your planned dives, giving you the benefits of diving nitrox from when we start our diving program.

    Who this course is for

    • Divers who are interested in learning more about nitrox mixtures

    • Divers who are interested in extending their bottom time

    • The certified diver who has an interest in moving forward with technical diving education

    Course Prerequisites

    • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

    • Minimum certification of an open water diver or current enrollment in an open water diver course

    What you can expect to learn

    • The benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for using nitrox mixes from 22 through 40 percent oxygen content

    • Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, and gas blending procedures

    What’s in it for you?

    • Ability to dive utilizing EAN-22 to EAN-40 without direct supervision

    • A prerequisite to enroll in Advanced Nitrox Decompression Procedures, Cave and Rebreather courses

DURATION : 1 DAY ⋅  PRICE 150 USD

  • Learn how to properly dive and take care of  your drysuit. If you want to spend more time in the water, dive deeper, or dive in cold conditions a drysuit will help you. Even in ‘warm’ conditions like the cenotes eventually you will get cold on longer dives or when not moving (like during decompression stops). This course is intended to properly train divers to dive drysuits using proper equipment and techniques. 


    Who this course is for

    The certified diver who is looking for advanced training in dry suit equipment, selection and diving techniques. This diver can extend their diving season, spend more time diving in cooler environments and/or enjoy enhancing their dive experience by staying warm and cozy in a dry suit.

    Course Prerequisites

    • An entry level diver certification

    • Minimum age 18, 12 with parental consent

    What you can expect to learn

    Course outcomes include, but are not limited to: buoyancy, trim practice, and refinement; types, fitting, and use of drysuits, drysuit inflation systems, and undergarments; cold water diving specifics; and management of basic emergencies related to drysuit diving. ​​​​​​​

DURATION : 2 DAY ⋅ PRICE 350 USD PER DAY

  • The Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Course qualifies divers to use enriched air nitrox from EAN 21 through EAN 100 percent within your current certification level to a maximum depth of 40 metres/130 feet and conduct dives that require staged decompression. This can be considered the foundation of your technical diving career. 


    Who this course is for

    • The nitrox diver looking to expand their understanding of nitrox mixtures containing more than 40% oxygen

    • The diver who has interest in moving forward with technical diving education

    Course Prerequisites

    (these requirements must be met prior to the start of the course):

    • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

    • Minimum Nitrox certification, either sidemount or backmount training

    • Proof of 50 logged open water dives

    What you can expect to learn

    • Physics and physiology relating to diving with gas mixes containing more than 40% oxygen

    • Gas planning, dive tables, dive computers, oxygen limitations, nitrogen limitations

    • Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, gas blending procedures, and oxygen service ratings for using gases with more than 40% oxygen

    What’s in it for you?

    • Ability to conduct decompression diving activities without direct supervision provided

    • Ability to dive using EAN 21 through 100 percent oxygen provided:

DURATION : 5 DAYS ⋅ PRICE 400 USD PER DAY

  • More advanced training, or underwater environments very often begin to involve  longer times and greater depths. To be able to safely extend both, divers need to increase their available breathing gas volume and add equipment redundancy. This course is designed to teach divers how to safely and comfortably dive a double tank configuration using proper equipment and techniques.


    Who this course is for

    • Certified open water scuba diver who wants to expand diver knowledge

    • Certified open water scuba diver who is considering technical training

    Course Prerequisites

    • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

    • Minimum certification: Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent

    • Proof of 25 logged open water dives

    What you can expect to learn

    • In-depth dive planning, advanced buoyancy control, gas management, situational awareness, proper trim, gear configuration and selectionWhat’s in it for you:

    • Exposure to in-depth dive planning, introduction to more advanced technical diving and equipment

    • Opportunity to become a more proficient diver and expand on diver skills and knowledge

DURATION : 5 DAYS ⋅ PRICE 350 USD PER DAY

  • Learn to dive sidemount with further training in mind. Sidemount diving has grown in popularity and not only for cave diving. You will benefit from having your gear dialed in and learning the procedures and emergency protocols that will set you up for success in future training. 


    Who this course is for:

    • Certified open water scuba diver who wants to expand diver knowledge

    • Certified open water scuba diver who is considering technical training

    Course prerequisites:

    • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

    • Minimum certification: Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent

    • Proof of 25 logged open water dives

    What you can expect to learn:

    • In-depth dive planning, advanced buoyancy control, gas management, situational awareness, proper trim, gear configuration and selection

    What’s in it for you:

    • Exposure to in-depth dive planning, introduction to more advanced technical diving and equipment

    • Opportunity to become a more proficient diver and expand on diver skills and knowledge

DURATION : 5 DAYS ⋅ PRICE 350 USD PER DAY