DIVING DISCIPLINES
ADVANCED DIVER TRAINING
BY STUART GIRDLER
RAID & BSAC Diving Instructor Trainer
Why Diving Disciplines
With over 30 years beneath the waves and three decades as a qualified instructor, Stuart Girdler brings a unique blend of military precision, deep technical experience and passionate dive-leadership. A serving Army Officer and Diving Officer for the Army Sub Aqua Dive Association, Stuart is as comfortable coaching instructor trainers as he is serving as a Joint Services Sub Aqua Diving Supervisor, leading expedition teams worldwide
Diving Disciplines is based in the UK and lead by Stuart Girdler. His credentials include BSAC technical qualifications and instructor-trainer status across multiple dive agencies. From recreational adventures to closed-circuit rebreather and mixed-gas instructor training, Stuart’s mission is to empower divers at every level to explore smarter, safer and further.
Tec divers have many options for their journey into technical diving with twinsets or sidemounts.
Ready to go further, our CCR courses are for both experienced rebreather divers or those taking their first step.
If you are looking to teach divers with the highest level of skills, the RAID Instructor pathway is for you.
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