Discover Tec Diving
Discover Technical Diving in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia & Delaware
Technical diving extends beyond recreational limits and requires a higher standard of planning, discipline, and skill. Discover Tec is an introductory experience designed to expose qualified divers to technical concepts in a controlled, supervised environment.
Southern Maryland Divers introduces Mid-Atlantic divers to technical diving with a focus on fundamentals, configuration, and decision-making—not ego or shortcuts.
Training Location: 23950 N. Patuxent Beach Rd, California, MD 20619 | Phone: (443) 295-3225
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What Is Technical Diving?
Technical diving involves dives beyond standard recreational limits, often including staged decompression, multiple gas cylinders, overhead environments, or extended depth.
Because of the risks involved, technical diving demands precise buoyancy, strong situational awareness, disciplined procedures, and advanced planning.
Is Discover Tec Right for You?
Discover Tec is appropriate for divers who:
- Are Advanced Open Water certified or higher
- Have strong buoyancy and trim control
- Are curious about technical or overhead diving
- Want to understand what technical training truly involves
This experience is not a certification and does not authorize decompression or overhead diving. It is designed to help divers make informed decisions about pursuing technical training.
Technical Diving in Mid-Atlantic Conditions
Mid-Atlantic technical dives often involve colder water, reduced visibility, currents, and challenging surface conditions. These realities demand strong fundamentals and conservative decision-making.
Training here builds adaptable, capable technical divers prepared for real environments, not idealized conditions.
What Comes After Discover Tec?
Divers who enjoy Discover Tec often continue into structured technical training paths.
Discover Tec FAQs
Is Discover Tec a certification?
No. Discover Tec is an introductory experience designed to help divers understand technical diving concepts before committing to full training.
Do I need special equipment?
Equipment is provided or configured by the instructor for the experience. Full technical equipment ownership is not required at this stage.
Is technical diving dangerous?
Technical diving carries additional risks, which is why proper training, discipline, and conservative progression are essential.