About 40 dives in doubles with cave configuration, including GUE Fundamentals class, prior to Cavern/Intro in Florida December 2008 followed by about 50 dives in cold lake rigorously simulating cave environment- running line, no viz exit, no mask, sharing air, valve failures, etc., as part of a tech class. Apprentice/Full in Mexico September 2009 over 7 days.

Ideally, wish I could have done more real cave dives in between cave classes, but found my simulated experience to be excellent preparation for the full class, especially the mental and team aspects. Plan to make it to Florida or Mexico at least twice a year, hopefully 3-4 times a year. Looking forward to meeting many of you.

Doug