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Learn to Float Less and Dive More: The Avelo System Workshop in San Antonio
A focused 4-hour specialty that combines online study with a class/pool session and two guided dives to teach buoyancy control using the Avelo System for certified divers aged 12 and up.
Learn to Float Less and Dive More: The Avelo System Workshop in San Antonio.
In San Antonio this concise specialty course takes certified divers through the Avelo System — a different approach to buoyancy that emphasizes water-based trim and reduced task load. Through online lessons and supervised in-water practice, the RAD course sharpens stability and confidence so every subsequent dive feels smoother and less effortful.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master buoyancy with the Avelo approach
The Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) focuses on controlling buoyancy with water instead of constantly juggling air, teaching techniques that make descending, finning and hovering more stable and less taxing.
Online lessons plus guided in-water practice
The course combines pre-course online study with a class/pool session and two guided dives so skills are introduced in theory and immediately practiced under supervision.
Built for certified divers aged 12 and up
This specialty is intended for divers who already hold an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification and are at least 12 years old, aiming to increase comfort and stability on every dive.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Expect a compact, hands-on progression: complete the online lessons first, then attend the class/pool session to practice Avelo techniques under instructor guidance. The course includes two guided dives where you apply the system in real conditions; open water dives tied to the course are scheduled according to site availability.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The in-person class/pool component is a 4-hour session.
Participants must hold an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification and be at least 12 years old.
Course delivery combines online lessons, a listed class/pool session, and two guided open-water dives; the open-water dives included in the price are scheduled according to site availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the in-person portion of the course?
The class/pool session is a 4-hour session.
What age do I need to be to take the RAD course?
You must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Do I need prior certification to enroll?
Yes — an Open Water or Junior Open Water certification is a prerequisite.
Are open-water dives part of the course?
Two guided open-water dives are included in the course price, but they will be scheduled according to availability of appropriate open-water dive sites.
What skills will I gain from the RAD course?
The course teaches buoyancy control using the Avelo System to reduce task load and increase dive stability and ease.