Become the first Rubelis Presence Diver in the world
The course's first training place, #001, will be awarded in a 5-day online auction. The winner receives:
One-to-one training with the course author, Taylan Kırali
The PADI Rubelis Presence Diver certification once all requirements are met
The title "The world's first Rubelis Presence Diver" and a special Rubelis wall certificate
With consent, a feature with name and photo on rubelis.com and Rubelis Instagram
A copy of Taylan Kırali's book "Beyond", signed, at the end of the training
The place can be bought for someone else or given as a gift. The participant must hold at least an Open Water or equivalent certification. Training takes place at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. The winning amount is non-refundable; if Rubelis cannot deliver the training, it is refunded in full.
Your dive count tells you how much you have done underwater. It says very little about how much you have noticed. This is an official PADI specialty certification that teaches you to observe, stay composed and make clear decisions underwater.
Theory, two open water dives, PADI certification fee and all dive equipment included. Training takes place at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye.
3 m · Why this course
Technical training teaches you what to do. This course teaches you to notice first.
Many divers have good buoyancy, efficient air consumption and automatic procedures. Yet when asked what they actually noticed on a dive, the answer is often a shrug.
Rubelis Presence Diver was designed for that missing dimension. It introduces no new technical skill. It teaches you to apply the skills you learned in Open Water with observation, controlled breathing and a deliberate decision sequence.
Observation
Staying still and genuinely reading your surroundings, yourself and your buddy.
Awareness
Reading your own stress level and your buddy's state from non-verbal cues.
Composure
A repeatable decision sequence for minor in-water stressors.
What you start to see when you slow down
The details of a dive only appear when you stop and look. All photos from Rubelis dives.
Giant clam The blue and violet pattern of its mantleNudibranch A sea slug only a few centimetres longAnemonefish Lives together with its anemoneStingray Almost invisible in the sandSea turtle Resting under a ledgeAnthias shoal Turning together against the current
6 m · Certification
Not a certificate of attendance. A real PADI specialty certification.
Rubelis Presence Diver was developed under PADI's Distinctive Specialty programme and reviewed by PADI EMEA. Once you meet every performance requirement, your certification is processed through the PADI system like any other PADI certification.
Recorded in the PADI system and shown on your digital PADI eCard.
Counts as one of the specialties required for PADI Master Scuba Diver.
Taught by a PADI Instructor within PADI standards and safety procedures.
Written and developed by PADI IDC Staff Instructor Taylan Kırali.
At the core of the course is a four-step sequence that keeps you from rushing when something small goes wrong. Try one round below.
Stop
Takes about 12 seconds.
StopPause for a moment before reacting.
BreatheSlow your breathing on purpose.
AssessSee what is happening and your options.
ActCarry it out calmly and in control.
12 m · Structure
Read first, then dive
You complete the theory online at your own pace, then apply it on two open water dives with your instructor. There is no pool session.
Theory
The twelve chapters of Rubelis Beyond Diver. Reading-based, about 10 hours. On completion you receive a QR-verifiable Beyond certificate. All twelve chapters must be completed before the first dive.
The sequence applied across three tasks chosen around what you find most stressful.
The twelve chapters
Choose a chapter to see what it covers and which dive it feeds into.
Chapter 1
Threshold
Marking the move from surface to dive with intent.
The chapter asks What is the value of marking the transition rather than descending on autopilot?
Applied on the Observation Dive
Chapter 2
Seeing
The difference between looking and truly observing.
The chapter asks How does structured observation differ from ordinary sightseeing?
Applied on the Observation Dive
Chapter 3
Silence
Stillness as a skill, not an absence of activity.
The chapter asks Why is staying still and observant a skill you can practise?
Applied on the Observation Dive
Chapter 4
Guest
Being a visitor, not an owner, in the marine environment.
The chapter asks How does seeing yourself as a guest change your behaviour underwater?
Carried into every dive
Chapter 5
Depth
Depth as perspective rather than a number.
The chapter asks In what ways can depth be more than a numeric measurement?
Applied on the Composure Dive
Chapter 6
Trust
Buddy awareness and non-verbal communication.
The chapter asks What can you learn about your buddy without signals?
Applied on the Observation Dive
Chapter 7
Fear
Telling an ordinary stress response from panic.
The chapter asks What separates a stress response from panic, and why does it matter?
Applied on the Composure Dive
Chapter 8
Mastery
How technical skill relates to calm execution.
The chapter asks Why can technical competence exist without calm execution?
Applied on the Composure Dive
Chapter 9
Patience
The deliberate pause between noticing and reacting.
The chapter asks What is the value of a pause between noticing a stressor and reacting?
Applied on the Composure Dive
Chapter 10
Trace
Close, sustained observation of a small area.
The chapter asks What does close observation of a small area reveal that a survey does not?
Applied on the Observation Dive
Chapter 11
Beyond
Carrying awareness into all your future dives.
The chapter asks How can these habits extend into your ongoing diving?
Carried into every dive
Chapter 12
Surface
Bringing underwater awareness back to everyday life.
The chapter asks How can underwater awareness be carried back to the surface?
Carried into every dive
15 m · Dives
Know what you will do underwater
Every task uses skills you already have from Open Water. There is no written exam; you are assessed on your in-water performance and a short written reflection after each dive. Standard PADI safety and emergency procedures apply in full at all times.
Move from passive sightseeing to active, structured observation. 35–40 minutes in the water.
Sample profile. Actual depth and time are set in your instructor's dive plan for the day's conditions.
A deliberate 30-second pause at the surface before descending.
Monitoring your breathing on descent and signalling a calm state.
At least 3 minutes of still observation in neutral buoyancy.
Sharing at least 3 details you noticed.
Reading your buddy's state from non-verbal cues at two points.
Reporting your own comfort level twice on a 1–5 scale.
Observing about 1 m² closely for 3 minutes and finding 3 details.
Naming the moment you will remember most at the safety stop.
Tailored to what you personally find most stressful. 35–40 minutes in the water.
Sample profile. Actual depth and time are set in your instructor's dive plan for the day's conditions.
Explaining Stop, Breathe, Assess, Act in your own words before the dive.
Completing three minor tasks of increasing difficulty, such as an equipment adjustment, a partial mask flood and clear, and a short buddy-contact navigation.
Visibly applying the sequence before and after each task.
Showing a paced, deliberate response across all three tasks.
Applying a shorter version of the sequence at least twice more.
Noticing a simulated mild buddy-stress cue and responding supportively.
Leading a short wayfinding segment to close the dive.
Choose the way that fits you
Full course in Istanbul
Theory, two open water dives, the PADI certification and all equipment. Training at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye, with a PADI Instructor.
Start the theory now and complete your dives where you live with an authorised Presence instructor. That instructor sets the price for the dives and certification.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or a qualifying certification from another organisation, including CMAS.
Age
Minimum 12. For under-18s, a parent or guardian registers and pays; a parental consent form and a medical statement signed by the parent are required before any in-water session. Minors dive with an instructor and follow PADI junior diver limits.
Location
Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. The price applies to this location. In Türkiye, all in-water training takes place at an authorised dive centre.
The price applies to training at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. Travel and accommodation are not included. Training at another location is available on request.
Where and when
This price applies to training at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. We plan your dive date with you after you register.
In the registration form you enter the details needed for your certification once. Payment is taken in euros on Stripe's secure page; your account opens automatically after payment.
What happens after you register?
Confirmation email
After payment you receive an email from [email protected]. If it does not arrive, check your spam folder or email us.
Theory access
Your Rubelis Beyond Diver access opens. You complete the 12 chapters at your own pace, in about 10 hours, and receive a QR-verifiable Beyond certificate.
Planning the date
We agree your dive day with you. Training takes place at Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul; both dives are usually done on the same day.
Forms
Before diving you complete the PADI medical statement and liability release. Bring your certification card and logbook.
Dives and certification
The Observation Dive and the Composure Dive. Once you meet every performance requirement, your certification is processed by PADI and issued as an eCard.
Tell us a little about yourself and we will get back to you personally. Sending this form is not a commitment to buy.
“Your logbook tells you how many dives you have done. It does not tell you how much you actually noticed.”
Taylan Kırali
Author and instructor of the course.
Rubelis Presence Diver grew out of years of real dives and real teaching. Taylan Kırali wrote the course himself through PADI's Distinctive Specialty process. He is also the author of "Beyond: What the Water Taught Me".
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
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Frequently asked questions
Is this really a PADI certification?
Yes. Rubelis Presence Diver was reviewed by PADI as a Distinctive Specialty. Your certification is processed through the PADI system and issued as a PADI eCard.
I hold a CMAS or other certification. Can I join?
Yes. Anyone with an Open Water or equivalent certification from another organisation can join.
How long does the theory take?
The 12 chapters take about 10 hours of reading. You work at your own pace; you only need to finish before the first dive.
I already have Rubelis Beyond Diver. What happens?
The theory price (EUR 49.90) is deducted, so the course costs you EUR 139.10. In the registration form, choose "I already have Beyond Diver" and enter your Beyond certificate number.
Where do the dives take place?
At Guru Dive dive centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. The price applies to this location and includes all dive equipment. For training elsewhere, contact us and we will agree the details. Both dives can usually be done on the same day.
What if the weather or sea conditions are not suitable?
Safety comes first. If conditions are not suitable, your dives are moved to a new date agreed with you, free of charge.
No. You are assessed on your in-water performance and short written reflections after each dive.
Is this therapy or psychological support?
No. The course focuses on managing ordinary diving stress. For anything beyond that, we recommend speaking to an appropriate professional.
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