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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.

You train directly with me, in a team of three or fewer. Every skill connects to a real dive, with time for observation, practice, and feedback.

Start with a free 15-minute call. We’ll go over your experience, the prerequisites, your equipment, and what you want to achieve, then set dates together.

How we train