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GUE FUNDAMENTALS

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
The GUE Fundamentals course is by far GUE’s most popular program. It functions as a gateway into GUE training and it is an excellent way to personally experience what GUE is all about.

Some divers use the Fundamentals course as a way to improve on the less-than-optimal training they have received during traditional fast-track entry-level courses. Others see the course as a ticket to participate in GUE projects and activities. Many technical divers and even experienced instructors from other organizations use the course to improve basic skills and gain access to GUE’s cave and tech-training. It is not uncommon to have divers with very diverse backgrounds in the same class, which makes this course completely unique in the diving industry. Everybody will benefit, regardless of their current level of certification or experience. Graduating this course with a pass is something to be proud of, as the quality of a GUE Fundamentals diver is recognized all over the diving world.

 

Applicants for a GUE Fundamentals Part 1 program must:

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  • Be a minimum of 16 years of age.

  • Be physically and mentally fit.

  • Be a non-smoker.

  • Be able to swim.

  • Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.

  • Be certified, at a minimum, as an autonomous entry-level scuba diver (or equivalent) from a recognized training agency.

  • For a full list of course prerequisites, click here.

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The Fundamentals Part 1 course is normally conducted over two days; it requires at least two dives and at least 14 hours of instruction, encompassing classroom time, land drills, and in-water work 

Applicants for a GUE Fundamentals Part 2 program must:

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  • Be a minimum of 16 years of age.

  • Be physically and mentally fit.

  • Be a non-smoker.

  • Be able to swim.

  • Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.

  • Be a certified GUE Recreational Diver Level 1 diver, or have successfully completed GUE Fundamentals Part 1.

  • For a full list of course prerequisites, click here.

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The Fundamentals Part 2 course is normally conducted over three days; it requires at least four dives and at least 20 hours of instruction, encompassing classroom time, land drills, and in-water work 

Prerequisites and Duration
Your Instructor: Orie Braun

  • Operating Officer Halcyon Manufacturing Inc.

  • Sales Director Halcyon Manufacturing Inc.

  • Sales Director Santi USA

  • Drysuit Repair Technician/Consultant Santi USA

  • GUE Fundamentals Instructor

  • Freediving Instructor Trainer

  • Guide for Alachua Sink

  • Guide for Black Lagoon (Hart Springs)

  • Explorers Club Honorary Member

Stay in the loop! Let us know you are interested!

Please fill out the form below to let us know you are interested in the course - we will contact you to attempt to schedule the best time and location for the group. Classes will be limited to 4 students, so do not delay!

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We need to ensure we have the proper number of people who are able and committed to taking the GUE course this Summer / Fall.  So we are asking divers interested to let us know, and we will work together to find a time and location that works best for everyone.

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By signing up you will be added to our Mailing List specific to this GUE course.  We will be in touch soon to gather additional information.

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