Welcome to Gobe's new diver information page!

Gobe Divers has partnered with Scuba Schools International (SSI) and Scuba Diving International (SDI) to bring our community the most comprehensive scuba training program in Denver. We offer traditional onsite classroom training through SSI and online classroom training through SDI. Both certifying agencies are recognized throughout the world as offering the most advanced, comprehensive training programs in the scuba industry!

As a new diver, you choose the option that best fits your schedule. If you choose traditional, onsite classroom training, our instructors use SSI's world reknown teaching system and course materials to teach the basics of scuba. If you choose online classroom training, you will work through SDI's online course. Both courses teach scuba basics in an easy to understand format.

Once completing either the SSI or SDI classroom training, you will meet with our patient, skilled instructors for pool training followed by your open water certification dives.

Not sure if Scuba diving is for you? No problem, we offer a Try Scuba program that allows you to don equipment and swim around our pool under the close supervision of our instructors.

For course details, visit basic open water training.

Visit our calendar using the link at the top to find a schedule that fits your needs.

Equipment Needed to Start

So, what equipment do you need to get started? We provide the wetsuit, buoyancy compensator, weights, regulator, and cyclinder. All you need is your own dive quality snorkel gear (mask, fins, and snorkel). If you already own snorkel equipment, use it! Otherwise, Gobe sells a full line of masks, snorkels, and fins. We'll make sure you get the perfect fit!

Gobe Divers strive to make your Scuba training as convenient as possible!

At Gobe, we know your time is important! That's why we offer the most advanced and flexible Scuba training programs in Denver. These include both instructor-led, onsite courses, and online courses (our newest offering)!

Most Scuba courses are taught in 3 parts. These include:

Course Lectures (onsite or online -- Your choice)
Pool Training (Always taught onsite in our fabulous indoor, 25 yard pool)
Open Water Training (on-site)

Classroom and Pool Training Options

Power Weekend:

A popular, intensive course starting Friday evening and lasting all day Saturday and Sunday. In this program, we combine both onsite course lectures with pool training. Plan on also attending an Orientation Session prior to class to complete paperwork.

Weekdays:

Onsite lectures during 3 weekday evenings and pool sessions on two weekend afternoons, as well as an Orientation Session prior to class to complete paperwork.

Online:

Our newest training option includes online lectures at your convenience prior to attending pool sessions on two weekend afternoons. Plan on also attending an Orientation Session prior to class to complete paperwork.

Private Lessons:

We will arrange to meet your location and schedule needs (additional fee).

Open Water Diving Options

Complete your certification by demonstrating skills to an instructor in 5 open water dives over two days. At Gobe Divers, we offer the following range of options:

Gobe Group Trips:

Join us on a tropical trip. Complete your training in the first 2 days with one of our instructors, and dive with our group the rest of the trip.

Referral:

If you have planned a vacation on your own, we can arrange a dive shop to provide your training there. Resort fees will vary from $175.00 to $300.00. We provide your C-Card.

Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, NM:

An excellent training location. It is about a 6-hour drive, and makes for a fun weekend trip. There are plenty of motels for our two-night stay, as Santa Rosa is on Interstate 40. It is home to the most unique geological phenomenon in the Southwest, the Blue Hole, which is often referred to as "Natures Jewel". It is an 81 foot deep artesian spring. The beautiful bell shaped, clear pool remains at a constant 64 degree temperature, permitting diving all year round. Due to its amazing clarity, Blue Hole has become a favorite place for many scuba divers, photographers, and sightseers.

Local:

Chatfield State Park has a lake for diving just south of Kingfisher pond. There are artifacts to explore and crayfish and other freshwater fish. Aurora Reservoir has a reserved area just for scuba diving. It has a Cessna 310 to dive on. Surface temp in the low 70's in summer. Tons of crayfish, and many other freshwater fish as well. Chatfield and Aurora are quick and convenient local spots to gain your certification during the summer months.

Gobe Divers is proud to be partners with SSI, SDI, and TDI!

There are many scuba certification agencies. These include NAUI, SSI, YMCA, PADI, and TDI to name a few. So, why did Gobe choose to parner with SSI, SDI, and TDI? Our goal is to provide the best scuba training possible and these 3 agencies are recognized world-wide as the leaders in scuba certification and training.

When you choose to attend onsite classroom training with Gobe, our Scuba Schools International (SSI) certified instructors use SSI's world reknown teaching system and materials to provide the highest quality scuba training in a fun, safe, enjoyable environment!

If you choose to take online classroom training, you will attend Scuba Diving International's (SDI) online course curriculum. As alway, Gobe certified instructors are available to assist you with questions.

For Technical scuba training such as wreck and cave penetration, Gobe has instructors certified by Technical Diving International (TDI). TDI has a long history of training technical divers and Gobe now offers these courses to the recreational community!

Let Gobe Divers Introduce You to the Underwater World!

Your adventure into Scuba diving is a lifelong activity and it all begins with your Open Water Diver certification! This course teaches the skills necessary to become a comfortable and confident diver. The skills taught in this class include:

Scuba Gear Assembly
Basic Gear Maintenance
Selection of Gear to meet your needs and budget
Basic Diving Physiology
Breathing Comfortably Underwater
Buoyancy Control
Clearing water from your mask
The Buddy System
Basic Marine Life Identification and Safety
Underwater Communication

Our certified instructors are committed to teaching you the best technics, increasing your comfort level, and ensuring you have fun!

Build on your Open Water certification by taking one of Gobe Diver's advanced Scuba courses!

Your Open Water Scuba certification was your entrance to the underwater world, but there is much more to learn. Do you want to be more confident in your ability to navigate underwater? Would you like to increase your bottom time or add an additional margin of safety by breathing gas mixtures with less nitrogen? Would you like to see how the marine life changes at night? We offer courses that teach all these skills and more!

Our advanced course curriculum includes:

Advanced Open Water Diver
Nitrox
Stress and Rescue
Scuba Skill Update
Other Advanced Specialty Courses

There's always more to learn. Let our skilled instructors take you further. Give us a call today!

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