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PADI Basic Freediver Saturday 18th February 2023

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Basic Freediver February 2023

PADI Basic Freediver Course Saturday 18th February 2023.

Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, and staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the Basic Freediver course is your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves.

To enroll in a PADI Basic Freediver course you must be 12 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health, and comfortable in the water. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.

You will need to fill out some basic paperwork before the course, and complete the Digital Home study materials before attending the class and pool session.

Find out more about this course…

 

 

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Christmas Gift Vouchers 2022

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Christmas Gift Vouchers

Even if you leave it to the last minute, no problem!
We’ve got you covered!

Are you stuck for a gift for your loved one this Christmas
Are they fed up with socks?? – unless they are drysuit socks of course 😉

A gift voucher from Ocean View could be your answer.

If your partner, family member or friend is already a diver, we can offer vouchers of any amount over £5.

With a Discover Scuba Diving Gift Voucher, you can get an amazing experience for your family member or friend to give Scuba Diving a go for the first time. Then as an added bonus, once they have done the Discover session, they can get the Introduction section of the Open Water course for free, to get them hooked.

If you know someone who is already a diver, and wants some new dive kit, a voucher for any amount over £5 can be purchased to go towards their new shiny dive kit. Or why not get a voucher for one of the many PADI courses we offer, this would be a fantastic gift for a current diver to progress with their training, the diver can then book the course when they are free to arrange it.

Even if you leave it till the last minute, a PDF voucher can be arranged really quickly.

 

We look forward to seeing you all

Call or email for more details.

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Scubapro Computers Christmas 2022

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Scubapro Computers Christmas 2020

We have some fantastic Scubapro Computers in store!!

 

Scubapro G2
The G2 Wrist Mount

Curved ergonomic low-profile shape sits comfortably on the arm. Can also be used on a retractor. Intuitive, reliable and bulletproof. It’s everything you expect from SCUBAPRO in full color.

  • Bluetooth compatible, the G2 easily syncs with your PC, Mac, Android or iPhone.
  • The G2 Stores up to 1,000 hours of dive profiles.
  • And its rechargeable battery lasts up to 50 dive
WIRELESS AIR INTEGRATION
Eliminates a hose, plus provides support for up to nine transmitters when all features are activated.
LED & SMART+ TRANSMITTER
The latest LED version lets you know if your tank has gas without needing to activate the computer.
MULTIPLE DIVE MODES
Scuba, Freediving, Gauge, CCR, Trimix and Sidemount for total in-water versatility.

 

 

Scubapro A2

The A2

Designed for advanced divers and technical divers as well as CCR divers and freedivers who appreciate the compactness and convenience of a wrist-style dive computer, but demand the kind of features and functions that enable them to excel in their sport.

SMART TECHNOLOGY
Wireless air-integration can handle multiple transmitters and provides true remaining bottom time (RBT) based on your workload from breathing.
DIGITAL TILT-COMPENSATED 3D COMPASS
Allows for easy surface and underwater navigation.
PMG ZH-L16 ADT MB ALGORITHM
Accommodates 8 gases (21-100% O2) plus 2 in CCR mode.
MULTIPLE DIVE MODES
Scuba, Gauge, Freediving, Trimix, Sidemount and CCR.
ADVANCED SPORT MODE
Offers sport-related functions like a swim stroke counter, activity counter (pedometer) and stopwatch.

 

 

Aladin One MX
Scubapro One MX

The compact, single mode Scubapro ONE Matrix is easy to use, easy to understand, and delivers reliable dive data for enjoyable recreational diving. The essence of simplicity, this is an ideal computer for new divers, and a great backup once you’re ready to move up to more advanced dive computing. This new model is loaded with upgrades.
UPDATED ALGORITHM
16 tissue compartments ZH-L16 algorithm replaces the ZH-L8 algorithm.
MODERN INTERFACE
Bluetooth Low Energy interface replaces IrDA communication.
SIMPLE OPERATING SYSTEM
Single dive mode (Scuba), single gas design programs Nitrox mixes to 50%.

 

 

 

The following Scubapro computers are on offer for you this Christmas:

 

Scubapro Mantis M2Mantis 2 with Heart Rate monitor    on offer at £699 (RRP £799).
Offering everything a recreational diver wants, and everything a technical diver needs, the M2 (MANTIS 2) is a wristwatch-style dive computer like no other. The M2 is loaded with topside features and underwater functions, including hoseless air integration and electronic navigation.

 

 

 

 

 

Scubapro MeridianMeridian   on offer at £349 (RRP £449).
The Meridian is a great divers watch for above the surface turning into a high performance dive computer below the surface! Use it in Dive, Apnea or Gauge mode the Scubapro Meridian delivers the best quality as expected from Scubapro.

 

 

 

 

 

Aladin 2GAladin 2G   on offer at £225 (RRP £269)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aladin SportAladin Sport   on offer at £175 (RRP £195)

 

 

 

 

 

  
All of us at Ocean View hope to see you soon.

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Christmas Gift Ideas Price ranges 2022

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Gift Ideas on a budget

Christmas Gift Ideas on a budget.

With so much to choose from, where do you start with gifts for the diver in your life. We have some options for you to take the mystery out of it if you are not a diver yourself. Ranging from under £10 to under £100.

Below are a few ideas for presents, with items from all price ranges to suit most pockets.

 

But of course if in doubt, a Gift Voucher is always a great idea. Gift vouchers can be bought for a course, for a specific bit of dive kit, or any value from £5 upwards that the diver can put toward anything in the shop.

Gift vouchers

 

UNDER £10

Lots of little stocking fillers or extra little wrap-ups to choose from.

 

 

£10 to £25

The items are a little bit bigger, but still lots of stocking fillers or extra little wrap-ups to choose from.

 

 

 

 

£25 to £50

Still lots to offer in this price range, including safety and thermal protection items.

 

 

 

 

£50 to £100

Bigger items, but a great way to stay warm and safe.

 

 

We don’t have an online shop as we think it is much better to actually choose your dive kit, these are an idea of what you can see in our shop.

 

Prices correct December 2022.

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PADI Specialty and Continuing Education courses 2023

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Specialty and Con Ed courses advert

 

JANUARY

Equipment Specialist page imagePADI Equipment Specialist Course
Sunday 15th

Don’t miss out on a dive due to a minor equipment issue.

 

 

FEBRUARY

 

Freediver with logo

Basic Freediver
Saturday 18th

Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you.

 

 

Emergency Oxygen provider

Emergency First Response First Aid
Sunday 19th

First aid and CPR are good skills for anyone to learn, especially those involved in adventure sports – just in case.

 

 

 

MARCH/APRIL

DSMB Diver page imagePADI D.S.M.B Diver Specialty
Pool and Class Saturday 19th March (pm) –  Lake Dives Sunday 2nd April

Be safe! Be Seen! S.M.Bs / D.S.M.Bs are an important piece of safety equipment.

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Sunday 19th March  –  Lake Dives Sunday 2nd April

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

APRIL

Peak Performance Buoyancy

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty
Sunday 2nd

Glide effortlessly, use less air, ascend and descend or hover, almost as if by thought.

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Sunday 19th March  –  Lake Dives Sunday 2nd April

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

DSMB Diver page imagePADI D.S.M.B Diver Specialty
Pool and Class Saturday 19th March (pm) –  Lake Dives Sunday 2nd April

Be safe! Be Seen! S.M.Bs / D.S.M.Bs are an important piece of safety equipment.

 

 

 

Enriched Air Nitrox

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course
Saturday 9th

Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives.

 

Emergency Oxygen provider

Emergency First Response First Aid
Saturday 22nd

First aid and CPR are good skills for anyone to learn, especially those involved in adventure sports – just in case.

 

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Sunday 23rd April  –  Lake Dives Sunday 14th May

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

MAY

Underwater navigator

PADI Underwater Navigator
Sunday 14th

Make your sense of direction legendary with the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course.

 

 

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Sunday 23rd April  –  Lake Dives Sunday 14th May

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

Advanced Deep

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Sunday 14th May – Lake shallow dives
Saturday 24th June – Stoney Cove –  Deep and Wreck dives only

The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water.

 

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 27th May  –  Lake Dives Sunday 11th June

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Rescue Diver page image
PADI Rescue Diver
Pool and Class Sunday 28th May  –  Qualifying Dives Sunday 11th June

Most divers cite this to be the best course they took, whilst serious and testing, you will learn so much to improve your dive skills, and learn to look out for your fellow dive buddies.

 

 

JUNE

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 27th May  –  Lake Dives Sunday 11th June

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Rescue Diver page image
PADI Rescue Diver
Pool and Class Sunday 28th May  –  Qualifying Dives Sunday 11th June

Most divers cite this to be the best course they took, whilst serious and testing, you will learn so much to improve your dive skills, and learn to look out for your fellow dive buddies.

 

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 17th June  –  Lake Dives Sunday 9th July

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Self Reliant Diver page

PADI Self-Reliant Diver
Classroom Sunday 17th June (p.m) –  Lake Dives Sunday 9th July

Develop self-reliance and independence while diving.

 

 

 

Advanced Deep

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Sunday 14th May – Lake shallow dives
Saturday 24th June – Stoney Cove –  Deep and Wreck dives only

The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. (Shallow dives need to be completed before the Deep dive.)

 


PADI Deep Diver
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th at  Stoney Cove

Dive with confidence at depths to 40m, by taking the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course. Learn to assess reasons for going deep, the dive objective should be clear.

 

 

PADI Wreck Diver
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th at  Stoney Cove

The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty shows you how to safely diving on a piece of history. Wrecks are a lure to many divers. Wrecks provide a challenge, a mystery, and are usually teeming with aquatic life.

 

 

JULY

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 17th June  –  Lake Dives Sunday 9th July

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Self Reliant Diver page

PADI Self-Reliant Diver
Classroom Sunday 17th June (p.m) –  Lake Dives Sunday 9th July

Develop self-reliance and independence while diving.

 

 

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 17th June (a.m)  –  Lake Dives Sunday 9th July

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Enriched Air Nitrox

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course
Saturday 15th 

Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives.

 

 

AUGUST

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 19h August (a.m)  –  Lake Dives Sunday 10th September

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Drysuit Diver page image

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Course
Pool and Class Saturday 19h August (a.m)  –  Lake Dives Sunday 10th September

Extend your diving season! If you want to stay warm and toasty, feeling comfortable in cooler water, you will want to dive in a dry suit.

 

 

Advanced Deep

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Sunday 10th September – Lake shallow dives
Saturday 23rd September – Stoney Cove –  Deep and Wreck dives only

The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. (Shallow dives need to be completed before the Deep dive.)

 


PADI Deep Diver
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th at  Stoney Cove

Dive with confidence at depths to 40m, by taking the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course. Learn to assess reasons for going deep, the dive objective should be clear.

 

 

Red Sea Wreck

PADI Wreck Diver
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th at  Stoney Cove

The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty shows you how to safely diving on a piece of history. Wrecks are a lure to many divers. Wrecks provide a challenge, a mystery, and are usually teeming with aquatic life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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