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GUE CCR Cave
Combines rebreather operation with cave diving, enabling extended underwater time and dramatically reduced decompression obligations in overhead environments. Training covers CCR-specific bailout procedures, hypoxia recognition, loop management in cave conditions, and integrated cave/rebreather emergency management. Designed for advanced divers already certified in both CCR technical and cave diving, this course integrates both skill sets to leverage closed-circuit rebreather advantages for extended and deeper cave exploration.
Prerequisites
GUE Closed-Circuit Rebreather Technical Diver Level 1 certification required. GUE Cave Diver 2 certification required (minimum 25 logged dives beyond Cave 2 certification). Minimum 50 logged dives beyond CCR Technical Diver Level 1 certification. Must own a GUE-approved closed-circuit rebreather. Minimum age 18. Must be physically and mentally fit, non-smoker, and able to swim.
Instructors Teaching This Course
United States
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Common questions about GUE CCR Cave
What are the prerequisites for GUE CCR Cave?
GUE's standards require: GUE Closed-Circuit Rebreather Technical Diver Level 1 certification required. GUE Cave Diver 2 certification required (minimum 25 logged dives beyond Cave 2 certification). Minimum 50 logged dives beyond CCR Technical Diver Level 1 certification. Must own a GUE-approved closed-circuit rebreather. Minimum age 18. Must be physically and mentally fit, non-smoker, and able to swim.
What is the minimum age for GUE CCR Cave?
GUE's standards state: Minimum age 18.
How many dives do I need before starting GUE CCR Cave?
GUE's standards state: GUE Cave Diver 2 certification required (minimum 25 logged dives beyond Cave 2 certification).
Where can I take GUE CCR Cave?
1 instructor in the TecDiveTools directory teach GUE CCR Cave, in the United States. Each is listed further up this page.