New Divers Cox’s
Congratulations to Alan Fox and Jon Webb who recently passed their diver cox exam in challenging conditions at Newhaven.
This is a great qualification which allows you to actively participate in running dive trips on the club ribs, Seaking and Britvic.
If you’re interested in boat handling and becoming a diver cox please contact Dean Mitchell (Boats [...]
Dive Leader Theory Schedule
For those who are looking to complete their Dive Leader theory lessons, I have posted the following dates to the club calendar:
DT1 – Dec 2 DT8 – Dec 9 DT9 – Jan 6 DT10 – Jan 13 DT11 – [...]
First Aid for Divers Training
Saturday 16 October
After lots of emails and organisation, the day of the First Aid for Divers training at the club had almost arrived. I went to bed the night before (admittedly not particularly early) having set 2 alarms to ensure I was up bright and early. My intention was to leave my house [...]
O2 Refresher
For those attending the O2 refresher course this Thursday, please note that it starts at 8pm.
Sports Diver Theory lectures
There is now a full schedule of Sports Diver lectures published to the calendar
Check the website regularly as these dates can move to accommodate members needs.
Nitrox workshops and Crossover lessons
There are two Nitrox workshops and theory lessons scheduled for new members that need cross-over training and have their existing non-BSAC qualification recognised.
22nd July – Ocean Diver Nitrox Workshop
For Ocean Diver and Sports Diver cross-overs without a Nitrox qualification
5th July – OT1 & OT4
For all cross-overs. It introduces you to BSAC and our tables.
5th August [...]
Congratulations to Dorothea Klinge
Dorothea has achieved her Sports Diver grade – well done!
Sports grade recognises a diver who is competent to dive with another diver, within conditions already encountered by the least experienced diver, under the supervision of a Dive Marshal. It also recognises a diver competent to provide a full rescue and CPR.
Sports Divers can dive to [...]
Ocean Diver Nitrox Workshop – Date change
To accommodate holidays, the Ocean Diver Nitrox Workshop has been moved to the 22nd July.
Congratulations to Barry Duplock
Barry has recently received his BSAC qualification to officially recognise that he is now an Ocean Diver.
Barry has already been on a few RIB trips, and has contributed to the club on workdays. I am sure he will enjoy this seasons diving and build on his experience.
Well done!
Upcoming theory lessons for cross-overs
If you are “crossing over” and want your non-BSAC training qualification recognised and continue to train with BSAC the following lessons are for you:
OT1 & OT4 – required for all cross-overs
Introduction to our club, BSAC and the wonderful BSAC ‘88 dive tables
Join Mark Cockram on 1st July
Ocean Diver Nitrox Workshop
If you have no Nitrox qualification [...]