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GUE Basic Fundamentals

Take your fundamental diving skills to the next level with the GUE Performance Diver course. In just one weekend, you’ll refine your buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques. This course focuses on building precise control in the water, so you feel confident and stable in every diving situation.

Number of Students

2 - 3

Days

3

Min. Dives

6
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Course Content

What You’ll Learn in Your GUE Basic Fundamentals Course

Over three intensive days, you’ll improve your in-water skills through hands-on practice. You’ll also pick up valuable tips and tools to help you plan dives, adapt underwater, and free up mental capacity to truly enjoy the dive.

Theory

You’ll complete the theoretical part independently in advance using GUEs e-learning platform. During the course, we’ll review any questions in detail and address your individual topics.

  1. Equipment Configuration
  2. Trim, Buoyancy, Balance
  3. Propulsion Techniques
  4. Dive Planning & Gas Strategies
  5. Breathing Gases
  6. Nitrox
  7. Minimum Decompression
  8. Decompression
  9. Situational Awarnesss
  10. Diving Safety
  11. GUE-System

Practical Training

During the three in-person course days, we’ll focus on maximizing time in the water. Together, we’ll complete at least six dives. Every dive and exercise will be thoroughly prepared on land with dry runs and briefings.

  1. Equipment Optimization
  2. Propulsion Techniques: Frog Kick, Flutter Kick, Helicopter Turn & Back Kick
  3. Gas Analysis
  4. GUE EDGE "Pre-Dive-Check"
  5. Basic 5
  6. Gas Sharing: S-Drill
  7. Shooting an SMB
  8. Ascent & descents in the water column
  9. Valve management: "V-Drill"
  10. No-Mask Swim
Training Approach

What Sets GUE Apart from Other Dive Training Programs

This teaching method has been refined over years of practical experience. Each step flows seamlessly into the next, using a variety of stimuli so that all types of learners can absorb new skills efficiently without ever getting bored.

Theory

Every exercise is explained in detail with real-world relevance and demonstrated clearly. Together, we break down complex skills into manageable, easy-to-remember components so you fully understand what matters and why.

Dry Runs

Before getting in the water, you’ll rehearse each skill several times on land with detailed, hands-on instruction. This gives you the chance to clarify questions, build muscle memory, and ensure there are no surprises underwater.

In-Water Practice

You only truly learn to dive by diving. That’s why we spend a lot of time in the water—at least four dives during the course. Every skill is demonstrated underwater, then you and your team will practice together under guidance.

Feedback

You’ll receive precise, constructive feedback at every step of the way - not just on what to improve, but how and why. Feedback is given during underwater exercises and after each dive, including personalized video reviews to help you improve your skills for the next time.

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