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This past weekend I had the opportunity to take a two day GUE Primer class with Bob Sherwood at Dutch Springs. The class focuses on bouyancy, trim, and kicking techniques, while at the same time introducing team building skills. I must say the experience was a humbling but tremendously rewarding one. Bob's help with my technique and gear was invaluable, and having his eyes and hands on me for just two days opened up a whole new world. I'll definitely be taking Fundamentals with him as soon as I can.
For me taking the Primer class prior to Fundies worked out nicely. I was originally supposed to take Fundies last spring but had to put it off, so I signed up for this class because it happened to mesh with my schedule. Being newish to both drysuit and doubles, I now think Fundamentals would have been a little too overwhelming. This class gives you more time to work on a smaller subset of skills without worrying about passing or failing. I would encourage anyone who's interested but maybe a little intimidated by Fundies, or who just has a hard time scheduling it for whatever reason, to consider the Primer with Bob. You won't regret it and it will leave you hungry for more.
For me taking the Primer class prior to Fundies worked out nicely. I was originally supposed to take Fundies last spring but had to put it off, so I signed up for this class because it happened to mesh with my schedule. Being newish to both drysuit and doubles, I now think Fundamentals would have been a little too overwhelming. This class gives you more time to work on a smaller subset of skills without worrying about passing or failing. I would encourage anyone who's interested but maybe a little intimidated by Fundies, or who just has a hard time scheduling it for whatever reason, to consider the Primer with Bob. You won't regret it and it will leave you hungry for more.
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