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Open Water Course July to August 2020

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Open Water course July August 2020

We are really pleased to announce that we are resuming courses on Saturday 25th July.

The Open Water Course is your introduction into the underwater world.

Whether you are interested in the explosive kaleidoscope of colours within a beautiful coral reef or the rusting metal of a wrecked military cruiser, the PADI Open Water Diver Course is the world’s favourite way to get there.

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be weightless? Do you want to find out what your mates have been banging on about all this time?

Our Professional and friendly Instructors and Divemasters will make sure that your journey to becoming a qualified diver is the fun and stress free adventure that it should be.

Find out more about this course…

 

 

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WE ARE OPENING THE POOL UP AGAIN!

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Re-opening the pool 25th July

WE ARE OPENING THE POOL UP AGAIN!

We are very happy to announce that the Ocean View Diving Services Pool will be open again from Saturday 25th July 2020.

We are resuming courses straight away, we can limit numbers and control the area easily during courses.

The revised schedule can be found here.

Please call us for details of the courses and dates available.

 

Stay Safe.

See you all soon
The Ocean View Team

 

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WE ARE OPENING UP AGAIN!

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We are opening again

WE ARE OPENING AGAIN!

We are very happy to announce that the Ocean View Diving Services Dive Shop is opening again from Monday 15th June 2020.

You will see a few changes in store, but we are able to offer the usual Shop services; dive equipment for purchase, and for hire, air fills, nitrox fills and dive kit servicing.

The Pool currently still remains closed, until we are given the green light to open the pool, in line with Government guidelines, training, lessons and club night are not available just yet, as soon as that changes we will let everyone know.

 

If you are bringing your tanks to us to fill, please leave them by the back door of the shop, then come in via the front door. As you may understand we are limiting access to more areas of the shop to ensure everyones safety.

Stay Safe.

See you all soon
The Ocean View Team

 

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DIVE CENTRE SERVICES May 21st 2020

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Dive Centre Services

CURRENT DIVE CENTRE SERVICES May 21st 2020

Whilst the Dive Centre is closed there are some services that I can still offer.
These services are only currently available Monday to Friday.

These things include: All Equipment Servicing and Repairs, Air and Nitrox Fills, Equipment Hire. You will need to contact me via email on info@oceanviewdiving.co.uk beforehand.

Please do not just turn up at the Dive Centre as we are closed. We can then arrange payment via BAC’s prior to collecting anything. Please bear with me as all of the usual friendly faces that you see at Ocean View are currently on furlough.

I am not on furlough so am dealing with enquiries as well as carrying out the servicing.

Thank you,  be sensible and stay safe.

Graeme

 

 

BDSG membersBelow the update issued on Thursday 21st May

Diving in the COVID/post-COVID era – 21st May 2020

 

The working group has cautiously welcomed a mindful, progressive return to shore diving, because it naturally lends itself to social distancing above the surface. It is worth noting that below the surface divers routinely dive in full personal protective equipment (PPE).

The BDSG has today issued clear guidance for diving in England. When the devolved Government advice changes in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the BDSG will also amend its advice. The Republic of Ireland resumed limited diving activities on Monday 18 May, eg recreational non-training shore diving to 12 metres.

BDSG Guidance for diving in England, as of 21 May 2020

1) You must follow the Coronavirus (COVID-19) government guidance for your country at all times.

2) You must follow the normal safety protocols recommended by your training organisation, and any special guidance provided by them regarding COVID-19.

3) Without any specific guidance on water sports or diving, it is the BDSG’s interpretation that diving is considered as an outdoor activity and as such, shore diving should be practical if done while following points 5 and 6.

4) Boat diving will be inherently less practical, but some boat operators may be able to meet these recommendations.

5) You can dive with one other person not from your household if you follow the two-metre rule while out of the water.

6) You can dive with anyone from your household and there is no need to follow the two-metre rule while out of the water.

7) If you have had symptoms or positive testing for COVID-19, consult with a doctor before diving, ideally a doctor specialising in diving medicine, eg UK Diving Medical Committee (www.ukdmc.org). In any event, you should be following self-isolation guidelines relevant for your country if you have tested positive for COVID-19, came into contact with anyone tested positive or have any symptoms or suspect that you may have COVID-19.

8) We strongly recommend that only experienced and fit divers return to diving at this stage, due to the limited capacity of the emergency services.

9) Additional guidance and advice on the possible consequences of COVID-19 for diving is available from (www.daneurope.org ‘COVID-19 and Diving Activities: 10 Safety Recommendations’).

At present the BDSG COVID-19 Working Group is meeting on a weekly basis, in order to review this guidance as the situation evolves.

Fact File

The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community.
It is chaired by the RNLI. The group has broad representation, with all of the UK diver training agencies, HSE, … (see full list below).
These organisations regularly meet in order to work towards a common goal; to make diving safer. By sharing and analysing incident data, devising safety initiatives and then promoting them to divers, the group has a broad influence on the recreational diving community.
The comprehensive nature of the BDSG, reflecting as it does all of the significant interests in the British sport diving scene means that it is uniquely positioned to significantly influence diving safety.
BDSG Members
The members of the BDSG include:
• BHA (British Hyperbaric Association)
• BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club)
• DAN Europe
• DDRC Healthcare (Diving Diseases Research Centre)
• DDST (Defence Diving Standards Team)
• Irish Underwater Federation (Diving Ireland)
• GADAP (diving insurance)
• GUE (Global Underwater Explorers)
• HSE Diving Inspectorate (Health & Safety)
• IANTD (International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers)
• IDEST (Inspectorate for diving equipment, servicing and testing)
• MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
• PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
• PBA (Professional Boatman’s Association)
• PSAI Europe (Professional Scuba Association International)
• RAID UK
• RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute)
• SAA (Sub Aqua Association)
• SSI (Scuba Schools International)
• ScotSAC (Scottish Sub Aqua Club)
• SITA (Scuba Industries Trade Association)
• TDI/SDI (Technical Diving International / Scuba Diving International)
• UK DMC (Diving Medical Committee).
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Home eLearning Study Digital Products during Lockdown

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Home eLearning Study Digital eLearning

HOME eLearning STUDY DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Do you have a bit of time on your hands, then start your courses now with the home eLearning study. Complete the practical portions of your course at a later date.

You can get the home study eLearning programme for the six courses below.

 

 

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Home eLearning Study Open Water course eLearningWhether you are interested in the explosive kaleidoscope of colours within a beautiful coral reef or the rusting metal of a wrecked military cruiser, the PADI Open Water Diver Course is the world’s favourite way to get there. Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be weightless?

Do you want to find out what your mates have been banging on about all this time?

 

 

 

 PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

Home eLearning Study Enriched Air NitroxLearn the theory of diving with Enriched Air, and complete the practical part of the course later.
You will learn how diving with air that has a higher percentage of oxygen can allow you to stay under water for longer.

 

 

 

PADI Drysuit Diver

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.

Learn the fundamentals of safely diving in a dry suit and how to deal with air movement in the suit, and how to take care of your dry suit.

 

 

 

 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Home eLearning Study Advanced Open Water DiverStart your PADI Advanced course now and complete the dives at a later date. The home study is an easy way to learn.

 

 

 

 

 

 PADI Rescue Diver

Home eLearning Study PADI Rescue DiverWe don’t like to think about it but accidents happen. Rescue training expands your knowledge of diving, improves your dive skills, and makes you more aware of what is happening around you. The PADI Rescue Diver course can be started now at home.

 

 

 

 

 PADI Freediver

Home eLearning Study PADI Freediver

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. Start the eLearning now, and complete the dives at a later date.

 

 

 

 

 PADI Equipment Specialist

Home eLearning Study PADI Equipment Specialist

Find out more about your diving equipment, and learn tips on how to save a dive. With the PADI Equipment Specialist home study, you will learn all sorts of interesting details. The videos on how diving cylinders are made are fascinating.

 

 

 

 

If you have been thinking about taking these courses, then start now!

 

How to go about it

Send the dive centre an email initially to get yourself booked onto a future course.

Start your home study now. This can all be done by email and online, therefore we can keep everyone safe.

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