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Who is GUE?

Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) www.gue.com is a non-profit organization formed by leading explorers, researchers, and educators; these individuals are dedicated to the training of divers as well as the study and protection of the aquatic realm. GUE and its associated projects are responsible for conducting some of the world’s most remarkable dives, setting numerous world records in the process. The success of this group encouraged great interest in their diving and procedures. Of particular interest is the promotion of solid fundamental skills for all divers (recreational and technical) as well as their adherence to a common diving standard. This general standard requires the following:

  • Divers use the same equipment configuration; this enhances safety and efficiency
  • Divers use the same well-defined set of breathing gases, including Nitrox, Helium and Oxygen; standard mixes eliminate complexity and greatly enhance safety
  • Divers use a team approach during all dives, facilitating fun and safety
  • Divers must have a solid grasp of fundamental diving skills, including refined buoyancy, trim and teamwork; these skills must be developed in concert with the type of dive pursued. Difficult dives require very high levels of skill development.

What courses do GUE offer?

The structure of GUE training is as follows:

  • Recreational Diver Level 1 and 2 (beginner and advanced)
    • Training includes a heavy emphasis on fundamental skills
    • Level 1 training includes Nitrox; level 2 includes Helium
  • GUE Fundamentals
    • Designed to shore up weakness in fundamental skills
    • Pre-requisite class for Cave and Tech classes
  • Technical Diver Level 1, 2 and 3
    • Level 1 forms the foundation of technical diving
    • Level 2 is experienced-based training for aggressive diving
    • Level 3 lays the foundation for exploration diving
  • Cave Diver Level 1, 2 and 3
    • Level 1 forms the foundation of cave diving
    • Level 2 is experienced-based training for aggressive diving
    • Level 3 lays the foundation for exploration diving
  • Rebreather
    • Trains divers in the use of the Halcyon RB80
    • Requires Tech 2 training