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GUE Navigation Primer
A two-day course developing advanced underwater navigation skills using compass techniques, kick-cycle positioning, terrain feature recognition, and dead-reckoning methods. Emphasizes natural navigation and precision without instrument over-reliance. Covers underwater compass use and navigation fundamentals essential for cave diving and deep technical progression. Designed for divers improving navigation competency.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16; GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or Fundamentals certification; minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification; additional drysuit experience if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Minimum of three dives (including one in reduced ambient light) and at least 16 hours of instruction.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about GUE Navigation Primer
What are the prerequisites for GUE Navigation Primer?
GUE's standards require: Minimum age 16; GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or Fundamentals certification; minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification; additional drysuit experience if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.
What is the minimum age for GUE Navigation Primer?
GUE's standards state: Minimum age 16.
How many dives do I need before starting GUE Navigation Primer?
GUE's standards state: Minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification.
What does GUE Navigation Primer training involve?
According to GUE's published standards: Minimum of three dives (including one in reduced ambient light) and at least 16 hours of instruction.
Where can I take GUE Navigation Primer?
5 dive centres and 14 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach GUE Navigation Primer, in Mexico, Egypt and Malta. Each is listed further up this page.