GUE Basic Fundamentals – The Foundation of Excellence

A Total Reset for Your Diving.

The GUE Fundamentals course is, by far, GUE’s most popular program. For many divers, this course is an "Aha!" moment where everything finally falls into place.

Many certified divers feel they were "fast-tracked" through their initial training. They struggle with stability, they use their hands to turn, or they feel stressed when tasks load up. GUE Basic Fundamentals is the antidote. It is designed to enhance your foundational skills to a level most recreational divers never achieve.

The XR Explorers Exclusive

We are the only facility in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain authorized to teach this program. Graduating this course with a pass is something to be proud of. The quality of a GUE Fundamentals diver is recognized all over the diving world.

What You Will Learn This is not just about "skills"; it is about adopting a holistic system.

• The Platform: You will build a solid diving platform based on balance, neutral buoyancy, and horizontal trim.

• Propulsion: You will master the Frog Kick and the Backward Kick—giving you the ability to maneuver in any direction without using your hands.

• Valve Management: Whether on a Single Tank or Doubles, you will learn to manage failures safely.

• Team Mindset: Realizing how a standardized, team-oriented approach frees up your mental bandwidth to enjoy the dive.

Online Adaptive Learning To maximize our time in the water, you will utilize GUE’s adaptive online learning platform before the course begins. This ensures you arrive with the theory mastered, allowing us to focus on practical execution.

Prerequisites (Strictly Enforced)

• Certification: Must hold an autonomous entry-level certification (Open Water or equivalent).

• Swim Test: Swim 300 yards (275m) in under 14 minutes & swim 50 ft (15m) underwater on a breath hold.

• Age: Minimum 14 Years.

• Health: Physically and mentally fit. Must be a Non-Smoker.

• Equipment Experience:

  • Doubles: If using twinset, you must have 15 non-training dives in doubles or the Doubles Primer.

  • Drysuit: If using a drysuit, you must have 15 non-training dives in it or the Drysuit Primer.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 Days (Minimum 24 hours instruction)

• Dives: Minimum 6 Dives

• Depth Limit: 18 meters (60 feet)

• Ratio: Maximum 3 Students per Instructor

• Gas: Nitrox 32% (Theory & Use included)

What's Included

• World-class instruction from GUE-Certified Instructors

• Access to GUE’s adaptive online learning platform

• Training in precision buoyancy, trim, and backward propulsion

• GUE Basic Fundamentals Certification