Aldo Rebreather Training

Located in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France, this centre serves as a dedicated hub for technical divers and rebreather enthusiasts. The Mediterranean coast here offers a diverse underwater landscape, providing the ideal environment for both recreational exploration and advanced technical training.

While the centre accommodates various levels of experience, its core identity is built around the technical diving community. It bridges the gap between standard recreational diving and the complex requirements of closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) operations, often organising specialised trips to wreck sites around the globe.

The centre is led by Aldo Ferrucci, a technical diver with more than 20 years of experience. Aldo specialises in wreck diving and rebreather instruction, bringing a deep understanding of technical protocols to his teaching. His background includes participation in significant wreck discoveries and professional underwater photography for film and television.

Instruction is delivered in English and French, with Italian also spoken. The teaching philosophy emphasises high-quality, thorough training, particularly in the technical realm, to ensure safety and competence in demanding environments. Aldo also organises global CCR-focused expeditions, taking divers to remote destinations such as the Red Sea, Socorro, and Polynesia.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the full spectrum of diving certifications through NAUI, CMAS, PADI, and SSI. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver course, progressing through Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, and Rescue Diver levels, eventually reaching Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver status.

For those moving into the technical realm, the centre offers specialised training in Nitrox, Wreck diving, and night diving. Advanced students can pursue technical diving certifications, including specialized training in cave diving, drysuit diving, and ice diving. The centre also provides professional instructor training, including the IDC, for those looking to teach.

The facility is equipped to support technical diving requirements, with Nitrox available for divers. For those looking to expand their skills, the centre provides a range of training options from basic open water courses to advanced technical certifications.

Specialised equipment for rebreather training is a primary focus, ensuring that students have access to the necessary support for CCR instruction. The centre's approach to kit and gas management is designed to meet the rigorous standards of technical diving.

The Mediterranean waters around Cavalaire-sur-Mer are home to a diverse range of life. You will frequently encounter various species of wrasse (Labridae) and bogue (Boops boops) moving through the water column, alongside Mediterranean damselfish and various seabream.

On the rocky structures and reefs, the environment is rich with fixed life. Look for sea fans (Gorgoniidae) and purple sponges clinging to the substrate, while larger species like the dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) and other groupers (Epinephelus) often patrol the crevices.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants are abundant if you look closely. You can find scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) camouflaged against the bottom, as well as various moray eels (Muraenidae) and conger eels (Congridae) tucked into the reef. Galatheid squat lobsters and other invertebrates add further detail to the seabed.