Niveau 2 FFESSM

The Niveau 2 at Touring Plongée Lyon is co-managed by Saladin, Pascal and Patrick, three experienced volunteer instructors. Theoretical preparation sessions are scheduled during the season and announced in the club calendar. Pool training continues at the Centre Nautique André SOUSI on Thursday evenings, with specific N2 prep lanes running alongside N1 and freediving.

Deep water sessions take place at the 20 m fosse in Meyzieu, with multiple dates spread from December to April. The jump in technical demand compared to N1 is real: buoyancy control at depth, managing ascents and gas consumption all feature in the preparation.

Sea outings in spring — typically April and May — are described as primarily technical weekends, and N2 candidates participate alongside more experienced members. Bormes les Mimosas and St Cyr sur Mer are the regular Mediterranean destinations used by the club for these sessions, working with partner centres Aqua Bormes and Azur Plongée.

Nitrox training is offered separately by instructor Fabrice (E3-MF1, responsible for technical training) and can be pursued once N2 certification is in hand.