This fresh water spring is located in the middle of the desert, and is 280ft /85 m deep and the water is crystal blue all year around (with some exception of first 30 ft during some time of the year due to the algae bloom), we are very privileged and lucky to be able to get access to this spring due to the great relationship between the landowner and George K Watson/Ocean First Divers. In fact is a great location for any kind of courses , especially the tech/trimix classes and offer a really good open water area to conduct Overhead protocols, some of the interesting features of this spring are the gypsum crystal growth and fresh water sponges.
UTD Overhead protocols class is an entry level course to prepare a diver to get familiar with line work and emergency procedures in order to enter a UTD cave class. The course is conducted in an open water scenario o get able the student to practice those skills prior entering in a overhead environment.
UTD OHP is done generally over 3 days and it was create not only to help divers to perfect their skills before entering in an Overhead environment but also to let them be able to do it comfortably back at home in an open water area and be ready to travel then for the cave class.
UTD tech 2 allow to use stage bottle and ratio deco with 50% as the deco gas, skills emphasis on blue water ascents and drills, the course is done typically in 3 days .
Both courses were done this weekend by Emanuela Bertoni for the Overhead protocols part and George K Watson for the Tech 2.
It was a fun weekend, congratulation to Shawn B., Justin D., James W. and Jason H.(J team), looking forward to see them for their cave course with Cave Heaven in Mexico during UTD cave week in November!!!
I also would like to thank Ocean First Divers, Boulder, Colorado for the logistic support .
Will keep posted on new courses and fun happening!!!
See you soon in Cave Heaven Tulum for some cave diving!!!
Ela Bertoni
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