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No theory training this week
Just a quick reminder that there is no training this week.
It’s the club christmas do: turkey sandwiches and mince pies instead!
Thursdays Theory Lessons
Theory lessons this week:
Sports Diver trainees; ST3 is with Rob Lea Ocean Diver Trainees; OT5 is with Rachel Sharp
Remember, there is still no pool access as the swimming pool is closed.
Surviving the Sea Survival Course
When Chris Knight asked me weather I would like to do the Sea Survival course my first thought was: why on earth would I want to do that? I’ve been on loads of boats, I have been diving in all types of sea conditions for years and I am a qualified diver Cox. Surely, I [...]
This week’s theory lessons
Details of this Thursday’s theory lessons:
For Ocean Diver trainees, OT3 will be with Howard Hope For Sports Diver trainees, ST1 will be with Rachel Sharp
As ever, please be ready at around 9:15pm to attend the lesson.
No theory training this week
A reminder to everyone undergoing Ocean and Sports Diver theory training that there is no training scheduled for this Thursday (November 12th) as the training rooms are used for a committee meeting.
Frozen in Wraysbury
Blimey, that was cold. I am told that it was about eleven degrees in the water, but it seemed colder to me (and I was in a dry-suit). Anyway, we got some training done for Barry, Dorothea, Rory and Alison.
Rob and Brian and myself were instructing for the day, with help gratefully received from Dean and [...]
Skill Development Courses held at our clubhouse
Now that winter is coming, why not make the most of a weekend and gain some extra skills on one of these SDCs – Both held at our clubhouse…
Compressor Operations
Saturday 28th November Learn all you need to know how to safely operate a compressor and fill your own [...]
Well, that’s ST4 out of the way
Thanks to Rob Lea for taking on what is the mother of all Sports Diver lectures – ST4.
It’s clear that BSAC have crammed far to much in this module to be given in one sitting. Indeed, it took two long consecutive evenings to get through this. When working out future theory lesson schedules I recommend [...]
Safety and Rescue Skills
To teach divers how to adminster first aid, improve rescue techniques and manage rescues.
Although a great deal of safety and rescue is part of BSAC diver training, there is no substitute for furthering training and reinforcing these valuable skills.
BSAC safety and rescue courses have been regularly updated and the current suite of courses are:
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