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Dive centre · Bretagne · France
5.061 Google reviewsBREIZH TEK DIVING, BTdiving
Explore deep wrecks and advanced technical configurations between the Île de Groix and the Glénan archipelago.
What sets this centre apart
- Specialised in technical and deep diving configurations
- Training available for Sidemount and rebreather divers
- On-site gas blending for Nitrox and Trimix
- Instructor expertise in rEvo and ApDive CcR 70
- Access to diverse wreck sites and rock faces
- Instruction provided in French, English, and German
- Wide range of certifications from CMAS to SSI
- Convenient location near Port Manec’h
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BREIZH TEK DIVING, BTdiving about the centre
Located at Port Manec’h in Névez, Breizh Tek Diving (BTD) serves as a hub for both recreational divers and technical specialists. The centre operates during the season from March to October, providing access to the diverse marine environments found between the Île de Groix and the Glénan archipelago.
Whether you are looking to complete your first Open Water certification or are planning a complex Trimix expedition, the centre is set up to handle a wide range of requirements. Their operations depart from the ports of Port Manec’h and Trevignon, offering a gateway to some of the most interesting wreck sites in the region.
The club and its team
The team consists of seven qualified professionals, including instructors with high-level certifications such as DEJEPS E4 and E3. The staff is experienced in a broad spectrum of disciplines, from CMAS N4 and SSI instruction to specialised technical roles. This depth of expertise ensures that both novice divers and advanced technical divers receive competent guidance.
Instruction is available in French, English, and German, making the centre accessible to a wider range of divers. The team is particularly noted for its involvement in technical niches, including the development of female-focused technical diving and underwater chess projects.
For those looking to progress through the ranks, the instructors hold various qualifications including ANMP, TDI, and SSI. This variety of affiliations means the centre can accommodate divers from different training backgrounds, ensuring a smooth transition regardless of your primary certification body.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- CMAS · FFESSM · SSI · ANMP · TDI
- Languages spoken
- French · English · German
- Website available in
- French
- Management
- French
- Instructors and guides
- 7
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Rebreather
- Yes
- Trimix
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Port Manec’h, 29920 Névez
- Accommodation
- nearby
- Phone
- 06 66 51 77 92
- Address
- 26 Rue ar Moor, 29920 Névez
- Official website
- breizhtekdiving.fr ↗
Courses on offer
The training catalogue is extensive, covering everything from initial entry-level courses like OWD to advanced professional levels such as DEJEPS E3 and E4, and MF1. They offer certifications through multiple bodies, including CMAS, SSI, and FFESSM.
Technical divers will find a highly specialised curriculum here. The centre provides training in Sidemount, Deep diving, Wreck penetration, and various rebreather configurations, specifically covering the Horizon Mares rEvo and ApDive CcR 70. They also offer specialised training for DPV (diver propulsion vehicles), TIV, and Anteor, catering to the most demanding technical profiles.
Equipment and gases
The centre is well-equipped for technical diving, offering gas blending services for Air, Nitrox, and Trimix. This makes it a practical base for divers planning deep or extended decompression dives.
On-site facilities include a shop with competitive pricing for your diving needs. For those staying in the area, the centre is located near various accommodation options, allowing for a seamless transition from shore to boat.
Dive sites with BREIZH TEK DIVING, BTdiving
The Nadia is a steel trawler sunk in 1970 that remains very well preserved. It lies on a muddy bottom, resting on its port side at an angle of 45 degrees, with a maximum depth of 47 metres.
Pietro Orsealo is a cargo vessel that became a Speerbrecher before being sunk in 1943. Located at depths between 23 and 30 metres, it is notable for the half-tracks visible on the bow.
U171, also known as 'le soum', is a U-Boot sunk in 1942. This wreck reaches depths of up to 38 metres and offers the opportunity to finish the dive by looking through the periscope eye.
War Captain (Le Charbonnier de Laon Egen Taer) is a steam cargo ship sunk in 1917. This dislocated wreck lies against a rock face at depths between 10 and 35 metres, providing excellent opportunities to observe local flora and fauna.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
GalaxieNadiaPietro OrsealoLe Plein cielPhilomelWar captain ou Le Charbonnier de Laon Egen TaerAgnus DeiU171 "loup gris" dit le soumLibeaudiere et pelleteuseDeo negro/noirSoldatsCarrière de Questembert
Marine life around Bretagne
Diving conditions
The primary diving season runs from March to October. Divers should be prepared for the typical conditions of the Brittany coast, where planning for local currents and swell is part of a standard dive profile.
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