GUE DPV1

The user of a Scooter or DPV brings three main benefits to our diving – increased speed, improved manoeuvrability and lower gas consumption. DPVs add another dimension to our diving and potentially allows us to to do dives that we would not normally be able to do allowing us to,

• Cover a larger area in a dive, potentially seeing multiple sites
• Travel further on a shore dive, extending a previous dive site
• Simply enjoy the fun of the DPV, doing loops, barrel rolls etc.

The DPV1 course has been designed for students that have no prior experience with a DPV – perfect for anyone looking to learn a bit more about this fun tool! The course is designed to introduce divers to the use of underwater propulsion vehicles and covers:

• Set-up and Maintenance of a DPV
• Buoyancy and Trim
• Basic travel
• Turning
• Emergency stops
• Valve drills and S-Drills with the DPV
• Surface Marker use
• Emergency/Contingency measures
• Gas & DPV Power planning and management

The DPV1 course has been designed for students that have no prior experience with a DPV – perfect for anyone looking to learn about the benefits and potential hazards of this fun tool! For divers that have a reasonable amount of experience using a DPV and already have the basic skills in place, the course is a great refresher, with the dive planning aspects potentially being particularly useful.

The course is run over three days and any tow-behind DPV can be used including the following:

• Gavin
• X-Scooter
• Silent Submersion
• Zuexo

You can read more about the course in the GUE DPV1 Course Standards or contact me for further information and course scheduling. DPV1 is a great course and a lot of fun!

GUE Fundamentals Course

The GUE Fundamentals Course is designed for divers that want the most out of their diving.

The course instructs divers in the fundamentals of DIR diving, increasing diver fun and efficiency while reducing stress and risk. GUE Fundamentals instruction focuses on providing students with an understanding of DIR principals as they apply to recreational and technical diving.

Skill development focuses on fundamental diving skills including: buoyancy & trim, propulsion, increasing efficiency, equipment configuration, team awareness & communication, risk evaluation, gas management and dive planning.

If you are thinking about taking this course, you can read more about the course and get some information about the course requirements. The course overview on the GUE website has a detailed course description and links to register and signup!

How Should I Prepare for the GUE Fundamentals Course?

GUE Fundamentals is an entry level course that covers a wide range of material designed to cultivate the basic skills required for sound diving practice and develop a solid foundation for further training.

As entry level course and a gateway into further GUE training the prerequisites for the GUE Fundamentals courses are straightforward,

1. Must meet GUE general course prerequisites
2. Minimum of 16 years of age
3. Must be a certified Open Water diver from a recognized training agency
4. Must be able to swim 50ft on breath hold
5. Must be able to swim 300 yards in under 14 minutes without stopping

(see the Fundamentals Course Outline for more detail)

If you can answer Yes to each of the above, then you’re ready for the GUE Fundamentals Course!

The lectures, land drills and in-water work in the GUE Fundamentals class cover a wide variety of topics and use a building block approach to develop your knowledge and skill as the class progresses. To get the most out of the program, there are a few suggestions:

• Download a copy of the GUE Standards and read through the General Training Requirements as well as the Fundamentals Course Outline
• Read through the slides & articles provided in the Fundamentals Pacakge that you download once you have registered for the course. Start making a list of any questions you have!
• Familiarise yourself with your equipment, so you are reasonable weighted and comfortable in the water.
• Go Diving!

There is no need to spend time practicing skills for this course. Throughout the program, there is ample time for demonstrations, discussion, practice and refinement of the skills.

How Should I Prepare for the GUE Fundamentals Course?

Have Fun and Go Diving!

There is no need to spend time practicing skills for this course. Throughout the program, there is ample time for demonstrations, discussion, practice and refinement of the skills.

The best preparation you can have is to review the course materials and dive as much as you can, enjoying yourself and improving your aquatic comfort.

About GUE

Global Underwater Explorers emerged out of a shared desire to safely explore and protect the underwater world and to improve the quality of education and research in all things aquatic. In line with the original vision of its founding members, GUE is committed to:

• Developing safe, skilled, and knowledgeable divers
• Undertaking and promoting underwater research
• Pursuing global underwater exploration
• Safeguarding the integrity of the underwater world
• Providing the public with a comprehensive resource on all things aquatic.

Working to redefine the ties binding the average underwater enthusiast to underwater explorers, conservationists and scientific researchers GUE is committed to the overall goal of promoting the interests of the underwater world and of those who seek to engage it.