Thailand, Meet Avelo!

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February 2-10 2026, Koh Tao, Thailand

Dive professionals, instructors, and recreational divers are invited to join Koh Tao Divers and Avelo Divers Thailand on the beautiful island of Koh Tao for an exclusive week with Dive Avelo and Shearwater Research.

Discover the innovative Avelo System—lighter, simpler, and redefining the SCUBA experience. Participate in engaging demo dives, insightful presentations, and specialized pro workshops led by the expert teams from Dive Avelo and Shearwater.

Explore diving like never before!

Are you curious about Dive Avelo? Want to experience the latest tech in scuba diving or take the next step in your professional diving career?

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Recreational Avelo Diver

  • The Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) course teaches everything you need to know to dive with the Avelo System. You’ll learn how to control buoyancy using water instead of air, reduce task load, and experience greater stability and ease underwater.

    This specialty course combines focused online learning with two guided dives, helping you build confidence and get the most out of every Avelo dive.


    The RAD certification is your entry point into the Avelo ecosystem and is offered at Avelo Dive Centers worldwide.

  • RAD Course Fee: 14,900 THB

    Includes:

    • RAD elearning (1–2 hours)

    • Instructor support

    • Avelo System rental for training

    • Two in-water training dives

    • RAD certification (upon completion of standards)

    • Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

    • Ability to comfortably dive in open water

    • Minimum age as required by Avelo standards (12 yrs)

    • Standard dive gear (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)

    • Avelo System (Hydrotank + components) provided during training

  • Available starting February 2nd

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Avelo Instructor

  • The Avelo Pro course trains dive professionals to confidently teach and certify Avelo Divers.


    This program is designed for instructors and dive pros who want to master the Avelo System at a deeper level, learn to deliver safe and effective Avelo training, and join the growing global network of Avelo Instructors.

    Through a combination of online learning, land-based workshops, and in-water training, you will learn how to coach students in Avelo buoyancy principles, system operation, safety standards, and skill development.


    Successful candidates will be certified as Avelo Instructors, authorized to teach Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) at any Avelo Dive Center.

    Two training pathways are offered depending on your prior Avelo experience:

    • Avelo Pro — Certified Avelo Divers (10+ Avelo dives)

    • Avelo Pro — New to Avelo Divers (includes RAD training)

  • Avelo Pro — Certified Avelo Divers (10+ dives)

    Course Fee: USD 2,500

    Includes:

    • Avelo Pro online eLearning (5–6 hours)

    • 2 full days of in-person academic + in-water training

    • 1 evaluation day (written exam + teaching assessments)

    • “Diver in the street” presentation training

    • Full RAD skill development & buoyancy skill evaluation

    • Instructor-level rescue skill practice (unconscious diver + panicked diver)

    • Avelo Instructor Certification (upon successful completion)

    Avelo Pro — New to Avelo Divers

    Course Fee: USD 2,900

    Includes everything above, plus:

    • 1 day of RAD training

    • Avelo System rental

    • Required Avelo dives (minimum 10) to meet instructor standards

    • Must be an active and insured (where applicable) open-water scuba instructor

    • Must have a current Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire +
      Diver Medical Physician’s Evaluation Form signed by a medical professional (within 1 year)

    • Must complete the required swim and water skills tests:

      • 400-meter swim: under 15 minutes

      • 10-minute tread: final 2 minutes with hands out of the water

    Avelo Dive Requirements

    • Minimum 10 Avelo dives before beginning instructor training
      (New-to-Avelo track completes these during the course)

    Certification Experience Requirement

    Instructor candidates must have issued a minimum of 20 diver certifications, including:

    • At least 10 Open Water certifications (OW counts 1:1)

    • Discover Scuba / Try Dive equivalents count 4:1

  • February 3 - 5 FULL

    February 7 - 9 2 Spots available

    February 11 - 13 4 Spots available

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Avelo Technician

  • The Avelo Technician course builds the technical expertise needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the Avelo System at an Avelo Dive Center.

    Through a combination of online learning and hands-on training with an Avelo Chief Technician, you’ll learn how each component operates, how to diagnose issues, and how to perform essential maintenance tasks. Your training kit includes equipment with simulated errors, giving you real-world practice in identifying and correcting system faults.

    This program prepares you to confidently support Avelo operations, manage equipment readiness, and ensure safe, reliable Avelo diving for your students and customers.

  • Avelo Technician Course Fee: 450 USD

    Includes:

    • Avelo Technician online learning (4–5 hours)

    • Avelo Technician training kit (with simulated system errors)

    • 2 days of in-person training + demonstrations

    • Hands-on repair & maintenance practice

    • Training in equipment management for Avelo Dive Centers

    • Certification as an Avelo Technician upon successful completion

  • Required Certifications

    • Certified Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD)

    • Cylinder Visual Inspector certification (proof required)

    Operational Requirement

    • Must be affiliated with an Avelo Dive Center (proof required)

  • February 2 - 10 Available on request

how avelo works

Revolutionary Design. Effortless Control.

The Avelo System is a lightweight scuba system that reimagines buoyancy control. Instead of adjusting air in a BCD, Avelo divers manage buoyancy by adding or removing water within the system, creating a smoother, safer, and more natural dive experience.

The system is built around two core components — the Hydrotank and the Jetpack — working together to deliver unmatched stability, comfort, and freedom underwater.

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