GUE OPEN WATER DIVER

Diving is like no other water sport. It allows you to become part of the underwater world and experience the largest ecosystem on Earth from the perspective of a resident. Add a touch of adventure to your life and challenge yourself to explore the beautiful and peaceful underwater landscapes that few people have ever seen.

The Open Water Diver course is the first course that takes you beneath the surface while strengthening your independence as a new diver.

From shallow coral reefs to historic wrecks – you decide where you want to experience your adventure.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

Whether you are new to the world of diving, have already taken a course outside of GUE, or want to improve your skills after a longer break – the GUE Open Water Diver course is a great starting point. This course lays the foundation for your diving skills, regardless of what originally brought you to diving.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The GUE Open Water Diver course is designed to provide the basic skills needed for safe and solid diving. It gives beginners the opportunity to develop a foundation that promotes comfort, confidence, and competence in the water, while also preparing for future, advanced training.

With a GUE Open Water Diver certification, divers can dive with their dive team without the supervision of a dive professional – to a maximum depth of 21 meters (70 feet).

Requirements to participate in the GUE Recreational Diver 1 program:

• Minimum age: 12 years.
• Be physically and mentally fit.
• Be a non-smoker.
• Be able to swim.
• Provide written approval from a doctor if taking prescription medications (except contraceptives) or if a medical condition exists that could pose a risk while diving.

For a full list of course requirements, click here:

https://www.gue.com/files/Standards_and_Procedures/standards10/OW-Standards-v10.1.pdf

The Open Water Diver course is typically conducted over five to six days and includes at least:

• Ten water sessions (confined water exercises).
• Six open water dives.
• At least 40 hours of instruction, consisting of theory, land exercises, and practical water exercises.