Technical Training Recommendations for Cozumel (or Playa, or Tulum, etc)

[galodoido]

Thinking about taking a couple/few months off next year to get formal technical training. Since I lived in the Riviera Maya before, I was thinking Cozumel or Playa or Tulum, but would be open to other locations in the area if it is the right choice.

My idea is to take the full range of tech courses in open circuit. I'm doing some research and am currently oriented towards GUE, but would take a TDI shop. So I'm looking for recommendations and advice.

 

[galodoido]

Thinking about taking a couple/few months off next year to get formal technical training. Since I lived in the Riviera Maya before, I was thinking Cozumel or Playa or Tulum, but would be open to other locations in the area if it is the right choice.

My idea is to take the full range of tech courses in open circuit. I'm doing some research and am currently oriented towards GUE, but would take a TDI shop. So I'm looking for recommendations and advice.

 

[halocline]

What kind of technical dives do you want to do? You'll likely have better results if you define your goals in terms of specific types of dives, then acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully make those dives. There are many, many technical dive courses, you're not going to do the 'full range' of open circuit courses in a few months.

 

[galodoido]

At this time, I'd be more interested in wrecks than in caves. And of course just diving deeper and staying longer. When I said full range, I guess I just meant AN/DP and Trimix. I've been doing no deco dives in doubles for some time now.

 

[rick00001967]

your in florida.....look up john chatterton if you are interested in wreck training. you cannot do much better than that.

Combined Advanced Wreck / Deco Diver Course | Shadow Diver | John Chatterton

 

[galodoido]

your in florida.....look up john chatterton if you are interested in wreck training. you cannot do much better than that.

Combined Advanced Wreck / Deco Diver Course | Shadow Diver | John Chatterton

I did do intro to tech with him, and read the books. Great guy great experience.

I just like Mexico and the Caribbean a lot, so was just thinking of a way of spending time there and diving all the time.

 

[rongoodman]

Protec in Playa or Tulum, or Zero Gravity in Puertos Aventuras if you decide on GUE.

 

[galodoido]

@rongoodman I assume those two shops are more focused on cave rather than ocean diving?

 

[tbone1004]

If you're more into wrecks, I'd message @oya
Roger is the real deal with a LOT of wreck diving experience and lives down there. Website below
https://www.xoc-ha.com/

 

[rick00001967]

i was not even aware there was a lot of wreck diving down thataway