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Foundational Training

Essentials of Recreational Diving

Become a "Thinking Diver"

About this training

Train with purpose.

Essentials of Rec is a skills class for certified divers. It brings you into the UTD diving system training us in all the techniques we use – proper buoyancy control through breathing, horizontal trim in the water, propulsion techniques that give you precise control, and much more.

A personal approach.

Train directly with Jay Gardner in a small team, with a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 3:1. Connect the skills to real diving, with time for observation, practice, and feedback.

Start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your experience, course prerequisites, equipment needs, and what you want to achieve. Training dates are arranged together.

How we train