Global Underwater ExplorersAbout This Course
The Navigation Primer covers compass use, natural navigation, and spool-based guideline techniques. One dive is completed in reduced ambient light.
What You'll Learn
01
Compass use: simple patterns (square, triangle) and complex navigation
02
Natural navigation using terrain, current, light, and depth
03
Basic navigational strategy
04
Managing a spool as an underwater guideline
05
Navigation in reduced ambient light
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 16
- Non-smoker
- GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or GUE Fundamentals certification
- Minimum 15 non-training dives post-certification
- Good physical health and swimming ability
- If using drysuit: 15 non-training drysuit dives OR 10 dives after GUE Drysuit Primer
What's Included
Minimum 16 hours instruction
Minimum 3 dives (including 1 in reduced light)
Classroom theory and land drills