TEC REC OPEN CIRCUIT
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Why would I want to be a tec diver?
Many spectacular, untouched wrecks lie at depths well below 40 metres/130 feet. Deep reefs have organisms you don’t find in the shallows. Some people enjoy the challenge and focus tec diving requires. Still others love being involved with cutting edge technologies. These reasons make tec diving rewarding.
However, you can be an accomplished, avid top-notch diver your entire life without making a tec dive. Tec diving does require significantly more effort, discipline and equipment, which means it’s not for everyone.
However, you can be an accomplished, avid top-notch diver your entire life without making a tec dive. Tec diving does require significantly more effort, discipline and equipment, which means it’s not for everyone.
Why Sidemount?
Having scuba tanks on your back isn’t a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides. Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and streamlining options. Plus, you don’t have to walk with heavy cylinders on your back – just enter the water, clip them on and go. Sound interesting?
You can do the Tec courses on either a twinset or sidemount with no previous experience. If you want to try out sidemount first then do the PADI Sidemount Diver course or if you are already a Tec Diver then the PADI Tec Sidemount course which can also be integrated into the Tec 40/45/50 courses. The Sidemount diver course covers use of sidemount harness and two cylinders and the Tec Sidemount course also includes the use of up to 4 deco cylinders and other tec skills and equipment.
You can do the Tec courses on either a twinset or sidemount with no previous experience. If you want to try out sidemount first then do the PADI Sidemount Diver course or if you are already a Tec Diver then the PADI Tec Sidemount course which can also be integrated into the Tec 40/45/50 courses. The Sidemount diver course covers use of sidemount harness and two cylinders and the Tec Sidemount course also includes the use of up to 4 deco cylinders and other tec skills and equipment.
How long has technical diving been around?
Explorers have always developed new techniques and equipment to extend the range of their adventures, and divers are no different. By the early 1990s, several groups of divers around the world began experimenting with technologies for deep diving beyond recreational limits to explore both caves and wrecks. These communities united and emerged as “technical diving”. Since then, tec diving continues to develop both in scope and in its technologies.
Course Dates & Prices
Tec 40, Tec 45 & Tec 50
The tec open circuit courses are £160 per person per day with a £30 per day discount if two or more people book together. There is also a Crewpack charge of £90 if required for the manuals. Instructor expenses are split across students. Each course is usually run over either 2 or 3 days depending on scheduling and time of year. Courses are scheduled as required and fit in with your availability. Tec 40/45/50 and Tec Sidemount courses can be combined reducing the total number of days required.
The courses are usually run at Gildenburgh Water or Dost Hill with the deeper dives done at the coast, alternative venues can be arranged including overseas. 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 training can be arranged for an additional cost.
The courses include all oxygen/nitrox and air fills (gas fills required whilst at NDAC or other filling stations aren't included), deco cylinders and deco regs, site entry for Gildenburgh Water and Dost Hill. Twinsets or Sidemount can be hired for the course for £30 per day.
Tec Trimix 65 and Tec Trimix Diver courses
The Tec Trimix 65 course is usually run over 3 days and the Tex Trimix Diver course is usually run over 5 days. You will also need the crewpack (£90).
Recreational Sidemount
The Recreational Sidemount course is run over 2 days at Gildenburgh Water and scheduled upon request.
Technical Sidemount
The Technical Sidemount course is run over 3 days at Gildenburgh Water. It can also be integrated into the Tec 40, 45 or 50 courses - please ask for costs and schedule for these options. Other dates and venues can be arranged upon request.
To book or for more information please email [email protected] or call 01572 335088.
The tec open circuit courses are £160 per person per day with a £30 per day discount if two or more people book together. There is also a Crewpack charge of £90 if required for the manuals. Instructor expenses are split across students. Each course is usually run over either 2 or 3 days depending on scheduling and time of year. Courses are scheduled as required and fit in with your availability. Tec 40/45/50 and Tec Sidemount courses can be combined reducing the total number of days required.
The courses are usually run at Gildenburgh Water or Dost Hill with the deeper dives done at the coast, alternative venues can be arranged including overseas. 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 training can be arranged for an additional cost.
The courses include all oxygen/nitrox and air fills (gas fills required whilst at NDAC or other filling stations aren't included), deco cylinders and deco regs, site entry for Gildenburgh Water and Dost Hill. Twinsets or Sidemount can be hired for the course for £30 per day.
Tec Trimix 65 and Tec Trimix Diver courses
The Tec Trimix 65 course is usually run over 3 days and the Tex Trimix Diver course is usually run over 5 days. You will also need the crewpack (£90).
Recreational Sidemount
The Recreational Sidemount course is run over 2 days at Gildenburgh Water and scheduled upon request.
Technical Sidemount
The Technical Sidemount course is run over 3 days at Gildenburgh Water. It can also be integrated into the Tec 40, 45 or 50 courses - please ask for costs and schedule for these options. Other dates and venues can be arranged upon request.
To book or for more information please email [email protected] or call 01572 335088.