Not ready to dive into technical diving? DON’T WORRY! Stay tuned for exciting updates on a BRAND NEW course from GUE, where you’ll learn essential diving skills and effective techniques to enhance your underwater experience. This course, developed by world-renowned cave and wreck divers, offers practical approaches to elevate your diving practices, providing you with a strong foundation. This course has something for every diver aiming to improve.

Unlock your full diving potential with the GUE Fundamentals course at Area9! Whether you’re looking to master your buoyancy, refine your propulsion techniques, or gain confidence in to venture into technical diving, this course is designed to elevate your skills to the next level. With personalized training in core diving techniques, you'll improve your efficiency, safety, and enjoyment underwater, all while building a solid foundation for the future. Join us to perfect your diving and experience the difference that GUE training makes!

Take your technical diving further with the GUE Tech 1 course at Area9. This advanced program prepares you for deep diving with mixed gas, honing your skills in decompression, gas management, and handling technical equipment. With in-depth training focused on safe and efficient diving at greater depths, Tech 1 equips you with the expertise to confidently tackle more challenging and complex dives. Elevate your technical diving abilities and experience unparalleled precision, control, and safety through GUE’s comprehensive training approach!

Take your technical diving to the next level with our CCR1 course at Area9. This in-depth training is designed for divers looking to master Closed-Circuit Rebreather (CCR) diving, offering personalized guidance on essential skills like gas management, buoyancy, and equipment setup. Whether you’re new to rebreathers or want to build confidence for deeper, longer dives, CCR1 equips you with the knowledge and practical skills for safe and efficient rebreather diving. Dive deeper, stay longer, and experience the freedom of CCR diving with the expertise and support of our instructors!

The GUE CCR2 course is for experienced rebreather divers looking to advance their skills for demanding dives. Building on CCR1 knowledge, it emphasizes deeper dives, advanced decompression, gas management, and handling emergencies like deep bailouts. You’ll refine team skills and operational protocols, focusing on rebreather knowledge and managing equipment failures. This six-day course includes, blending theory with practical application. CCR2 prepares divers for challenging technical missions and builds confidence in managing complex dive scenarios safely.

Our GUE DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) and TDI Technical DPV courses cater to divers eager to expand their underwater range and improve their efficiency with DPV use. The GUE DPV Level 1 course offers a focus on foundational skills, ensuring divers are equipped with the techniques necessary for effective DPV handling. Skills covered include essential dive planning, precise buoyancy control, stress management, and effective teamwork strategies to enhance group safety and cohesion. This comprehensive training also incorporates environmental awareness, navigation skills, and emergency response protocols, ensuring divers are well-prepared for DPV operation in open water settings. Emphasizing precision and control throughout, the course empowers divers to safely broaden their exploration capabilities, promoting both confidence and enjoyment as they develop skillful and responsible DPV use.

The TDI Technical Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) course is designed for experienced divers aiming to master the use of DPVs, or underwater scooters, to enhance their dive range, efficiency, and capability in reaching deeper or distant sites. This course provides in-depth training on safe DPV operation within technical environments, covering critical areas like extended-range dive planning, emergency management, and energy conservation techniques to optimize scooter use. Participants gain hands-on experience navigating challenging conditions, such as strong currents, and develop expertise in using DPVs for complex dives, including cave or deep wreck exploration. Through thorough training in DPV setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, gas management, and decompression strategies, divers leave equipped with the confidence and skills required for intricate, team-oriented technical dives.

The JJ-CCR TDI MOD 1.1 Air Diluent No-Decompression course offers a structured, step-by-step introduction to closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving using the JJ-CCR unit with a focus on no-decompression limits. Designed as an entry-level program, this course covers CCR fundamentals and emphasizes the use of air as a diluent within recreational depths, helping divers build a safe and solid foundation in CCR diving. Training highlights JJ-CCR mechanics, regular maintenance routines, buoyancy control, loop management, and diligent system monitoring, equipping divers with the skills needed for safe CCR operation without decompression. Through hands-on instruction and practical experience, participants gain confidence and proficiency with the JJ-CCR, preparing them for deeper, more complex CCR courses in the future.

The TDI Air Diluent Closed Circuit Decompression Procedures Diver Course is the next certification level for divers using the JJ-CCR unit, offering advanced training for air-based CCR decompression diving. Tailored specifically for JJ-CCR divers, this course covers the essential benefits and risks of closed-circuit rebreathers and dives deeper into decompression theory and safety procedures. Students enhance core skills in setup, and extensive maintenance workshops, while further working on advanced loop volume management, while gaining proficiency in, head maintenance and dealing with more advanced emergency situations, buoyancy control, and monitoring CNS tracking. Upon successful completion, divers are certified to use air diluent in decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters, opening doors to deeper, more complex dive profiles with confidence and control.

The TDI Helitrox CCR Diver course, tailored specifically for the JJ-CCR rebreather unit, offers an in-depth second-level certification for divers aiming to safely extend their dive limits using a helium-enriched air blend. By utilizing up to 35% helium in the diluent, this course helps reduce narcosis during deeper, decompression-required dives. Divers are equipped with a range of critical skills, covering thorough gas management techniques and handling emergency scenarios. Navigation skills specific to (CCRs) are also emphasized, ensuring participants are well-prepared for complex underwater environments.

In addition, the course includes comprehensive training in maintenance routines and safety protocols to keep the JJ-CCR functioning optimally, with practical sessions on calibrating the unit’s electronic monitoring systems. Through detailed instruction in both routine and decompression procedures, divers gain confidence in managing their equipment and dive profile effectively. Upon completion, divers are certified to conduct decompression dives up to 45 meters (150 feet), with skills applicable to further advanced CCR training paths.

The TDI Advanced Wreck Diver course is an intensive program for certified wreck divers ready to advance their skills in safe, planned wreck penetration dives. This course covers the crucial skills and equipment considerations required for safe navigation and exploration in overhead environments, including the use of primary and backup cylinders, decompression tanks, redundant regulators, and both primary and safety reels. Training emphasizes key techniques like guideline use, stress management, team communication, and proper propulsion and buoyancy for confined spaces. Divers also practice handling emergency scenarios like silt-outs, entrapment, and line recovery to enhance problem-solving skills within wreck interiors.

Throughout the course, which typically involves six dives and 8-10 hours of theoretical training, divers gain experience in guideline deployment, handling complex navigation, and completing lost-line drills. After successful completion, divers are qualified to plan and execute advanced wreck dives to depths matching their certification.

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Adaptive learning with Rhapsode Fish ID™ provides a structured yet flexible approach to mastering fish identification. This tool enables you to identify species at various life stages and from different angles, helping you appreciate the diversity and intricacies of each marine habitat. You’ll gain the skills to distinguish between lookalike species and understand their specific characteristics, while also expanding your knowledge with scientific (Latin) names. This comprehensive approach turns fish identification into a rewarding skill, enhancing both the educational and personal aspects of every dive, and allowing you to see the underwater world with a trained eye and renewed appreciation.