My favourite course on the recreational diving side :)

This is not a solo course, but show me a buddy group with 2 Self Reliant divers and I'll show you a very strong buddy dive group :)

Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations.

With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experience diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you’ll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team.

My Background

Over the past 5 years, I've immersed myself in the realms of Recreational, Technical, and Cave diving, with the majority of my dive time spent learning to dive in the St Lawrence River. Recognizing the unparalleled learning opportunities, practice, and diving experiences it offered, I found my ideal dive environment.

I've dedicated myself to learning and diving in our world class diving playground St Lawrence river, fortunate to have been mentored / taught by some of the best divers and instructors "Dive Wizards" around. I blend their invaluable teachings on dive safety, meticulous dive planning, and a sense of diving responsibility across Recreational, Technical, and Cave diving disciplines with my own extensive diving experience. This combination forms the ethos of 613DIVE, a space where passion meets expertise, creating an environment dedicated to safe, responsible, and fun diving experiences.

 

613DIVE now exists to offer all of the above in a private training experience that is focused on smaller class sizes, including personalized one-on-one sessions  Maximizing your learning experience.

Limited class sizes

• Class availability and size is limited.

• My focus is ensuring you get the needed support and attention

• Low student - instructor student ratio to ensure a quality learning experience

• Lets not embrace the minimums, ensuring you have the time to practice and learn the skills needed to not just pass, but be ready to dive the open water
   

This journey is your gateway to developing a robust foundation of core diving skills, preparing you to confidently navigate open waters.

It all starts with a coffee :)

Dave Clee
Owner / PADI Instructor