Angela @ Ocean View, Author at Ocean View Diving Services

Dive Kit Servicing during Lockdown

Posted on May 5, 2020

DIVE KIT SERVICING DURING LOCKDOWN

I hope you and your families are all doing well.

It has been quite a few weeks since I had to temporarily shut the dive centre. Due to the unprecedented circumstances we all find ourselves in, we are currently operating on a one man basis.

Dive Kit Servicing – Whilst the centre is shut for courses and shop sales, I can take your kit in for servicing.
We can also offer Cylinder testing, Cylinder Air an O2 fills.

It has to be on a hands free basis, you need to email us to arrange drop off and pick up. Payment will need to be made via bank transfer, prior to pick up.

Let me know what dive kit servicing you need whilst the shop is closed. I will get it booked in for you, however it is just me, Graeme, in the centre. You will need to bear with me on timings.

By offering this service whilst we are all in Lockdown, your kit can be ready for when the season can start. As and when we are given the green light to go back out and get in the water, we want to enable you to have your kit ready.

Take a look at the servicing page to see what we can do, if in doubt, email your requirements to us to see if we can help.

Please make sure you are adhering to all guidelines on your journey here. Our aim is to keep your kit safe, and you safe at the same time.

Please note, whilst we are still under lockdown, the shop will not be open at any point for browsing. This is purely a drop off and pick up service.

As soon as we are allowed to re-open we will let you all know.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Red Sea Liveaboard August 2020 – Last few spaces

Posted on April 11, 2020

Red Sea 2020 last few spaces

Red Sea Liveaboard August 2020

Hi, just a quick update to let you know that we only have a few spaces left on this trip!

Friday 21st August – Friday 28th August 2020

Southern Red Sea

Whilst we are all stuck inside, it is easy to get fed up, but it’s for best right now, we hope you are all well, and finding some great stuff to keep you occupied. However, why not have something to look forward to, we still have some spaces left on our Red Sea liveaboard this August.

We are all hoping that we will be back to normal by then, so give yourself something to look forward to, get yourselves booked up on this fantastic trip!

So come on… who’s up for some awesome diving and lots of fun?!?

Email the centre to get more information or to reserve your space info@oceanviewdiving.co.uk

Head on over to the full holiday page with all the details and itinerary by following this link

PADI Specialty courses over the next few months

Posted on March 15, 2020

We are running various PADI Specialty Courses over the next few months.

We have many varied courses running over the next few months, take look a the list below to see what takes your fancy.

PADI Wreck Diver

St Andrews Lake, Kent. Saturday 25th – partial course

Discover historical wrecks, experience the thrill of drifting past a beautiful reef wall, and explore deeper dive sites. Diving on a piece of history is a lure to many divers. Wrecks provide a challenge, a mystery, and are usually teeming with aquatic life.

PADI Deep Diver – Specialty of the Month

St Andrews Lake, Kent. Saturday 25th – partial course

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.

To do both the Deep and the Wreck courses you will need to be available for the three days, to do one of either the Wreck or the Deep course, you need to be with us for the Saturday and Sunday.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Lake Dives – Saturday 25th
(Deep or Wreck dives to be conducted this day)

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. Please note: ONLY Deep and Wreck dives for your Advanced course will be conducted this weekend.

MAY

PADI Specialty Courses Emergency Oxygen provider

Emergency First Response First Aid

Saturday 2nd

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

PADI Specialty Courses Emergency O2 provider

Emergency Oxygen Provider

Saturday 2nd

Knowing when and how to administer oxygen means you will have the ability to help other divers that may have the need of assistance.

PADI Specialty Courses Enriched Air Nitrox

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course

Sunday 3rd

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

PADI Specialty Courses Peak Performance Buoyancy PPB

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty – Specialty of the Month

Sunday 17th

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

PADI Specialty Courses Drysuit Diver

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty

Pool Friday 1st / Wraysbury Sunday 17th

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. Please note the Drysuit course is available every month we go to Wraysbury for PADI Open Water Diver courses.

PADI Specialty Courses PADI Rescue Course

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Pool Saturday 16th / Lake dives Sunday 17th

Learn how to turn yourself into the best buddy, increase your safety, recognise problems before they occur.

PADI Specialty Courses PADI Equipment Specialist

PADI Equipment Specialist Course

Sunday 31st

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

JUNE

PADI Specialty Courses Underwater navigator

PADI Underwater Navigator – Specialty of the Month

Sunday 14th

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

PADI Specialty Courses Drysuit Diver

PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty

Pool Friday 5th / Wraysbury Sunday 14th

JULY

PADI Specialty Courses Self Reliant Diver

PADI Self-Reliant Diver

Class Sunday 21st June | Lake Dives Sunday 5th July

Develop self-reliance and independence while diving.

PADI Wreck Diver

N.D.A.C Friday 10th – Sunday 12th

PADI Deep Diver

N.D.A.C Friday 10th – Sunday 12th

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.

To do both the Deep and the Wreck courses you will need to be available for the three days, to do one of either the Wreck or the Deep course, you need to be with us for the Saturday and Sunday.

PADI Search and Recovery Specialty – Specialty of the Month

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th

The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.

If you want to see the full list for the year follow this link, or click on the course names above for more information about each course

Transport, accommodation and food is not included in the course fee.

Four divers needed for the course to run.

PADI Specialty Courses Dive Travel Uk Trips

Indonesian Passport to Paradise May 2021

Posted on February 25, 2020

Indonesian Passport to Paradise

3rd – 15th May 2021

Apply for your Indonesian Passport to Paradise today…

Itinerary: Manado, Bangka and Lembeh Resort

Cost:
£3100 per person includes flights and transfers, 12 nights accommodation, and all diving – up to 18 boat dives, and unlimited shore diving. All-inclusive (not including alcohol).

£500 deposit to secure your space.

Join us in 2021 for an amazing trip to these beautiful Islands of Indonesia.
Passport to Paradise is a unique diving experience which allows you to explore three distinct diving destinations in one trip. You’ll have 150 dive sites to choose from and with seamless boat diving transfers from resort to resort there’s no gear packing, no wasted transfer days, just relax, enjoy and dive, dive, dive.

MANADO

From the moment you arrive at Murex Manado our warm-hearted staff will make you feel like part of the family. This is the start of a fantastic holiday.

Murex’s casual yet classic vibe makes it your home away from home in North Sulawesi. Choose to dive, explore or just take it easy and relax with friends and family – whatever you decide, exceptional service is guaranteed.

BANGKA

Situated on a palm-fringed white sand beach, Murex Bangka offers a true Robinson Crusoe style experience. Our friendly team will ensure that you and your family have everything you need to ensure a fantastic holiday on this beautiful tropical island.

LEMBEH

Lembeh Resort is nestled away in a private cove with a wealth of exotic flora and fauna in a central part of Lembeh Island. The secluded location of the resort ensures an exclusive and tranquil experience. Our warm-hearted team offer service with a smile to make certain that your stay Lembeh will be the best that it possibly can be.

HEAD OVER TO THE MAIN PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS ADVENTURE

Dive Club Newsletter February 2020

Posted on February 16, 2020

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Welcome to the Dive Club Newsletter February 2020. Have a read of what’s going on.

On Thursday 6th February during a regular meeting with Emma Samuelsson, our PADI Regional Manager, we were surprised with an award from PADI. It was the wonderful glass plaque that you can see in the picture above, in recognition of the Exceptional Growth in PADI Dive Certifications for 2019! A huge THANK YOU from us at Ocean View for this fantastic achievement.

Red Sea Liveaboard – August 2020 £1775

SOUTHERN ITINERARY
Only 3 spaces left
Friday 21st – Friday 28th August 2020

Cost: £1775 per person all inclusive

This fantastic itinerary takes in the stunning areas of the Southern Red Sea, including St. Johns, Fury Shoals, and…. if conditions allow we may be able to sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad.

With approximately 21 dives over the week. 12lt tank and weights are included in your package. Flights from Gatwick and transfers are included. Visas are also INCLUDED within this price as is the use of a day room at a hotel after the trip (1 room per three people) and Nitrox is free to those who are certified

If you would like to make a booking we will require a £750 (non-returnable) deposit per person to secure your space and full balance due 13 weeks prior to departure.

Socorro – March 2023 FROM £3600

SOUTHERN ITINERARY
2nd – 11th March 2023

Cost: FROM £3600 per person

The Socorro Islands (Archipiélago de Revillagigedo) are 4 remote little dots in the vast Pacific Ocean, San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarión. They are the tips of volcanoes that form part of a submerged mountain range providing a home to some of the oceans large pelagics, Mantas, Whales, Sharks and Dolphins. Diving here will blow your mind.

After an overnight voyage we arrive at these Jurassic Park-like islands and with a little luck from mother ocean will experience interactions with our giant mantas unlike anywhere else. The mantas of the Socorro Islands love divers, they love to swim with divers, love to feel our bubbles hitting their bellies and then they quiver with excitement. Socorro is also home to humpback whales, dolphins and up to 10 types of sharks.

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Indonesia – May 2021

Monado, Bunaken, Lembeh
May 2021 – Dates to be confirmed Cost: TBC

This promises to be the photographers dream trip, more details to come…

Swanage Diving Weekend – Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May

1 Boat Dive each day, 1 pier dive each day
or JUST dive the Pier
Boat fees: £56 per person for both boat dives – 4 boat spaces left!!With the iconic pier dive as a must, and plenty of wreck or shore dives to do, the area around Swanage is fantastic for both new and seasoned divers. We would be driving down on the Saturday morning with diving on both Saturday and Sunday, sadly coming back home on the Sunday evening. Click on the image to find out more.

DIVE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT Friday 28th February 2020

Join us for the first Quiz Night of the year, get the grey matter working and lets raise some money for the Lifeboats. If you have a team together, drop us an email to let us know who is in it, and your team name, or if you want to be put into a team.

Nitrox march 2020

Drysuit Diver March 2020

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Sunday 22nd March or Sunday 12th April
We can conduct the shallow dives for your Advanced course this weekend, Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Drysuit etc.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April
We can conduct the Deep and Wreck dives for your Advanced course this weekend.

PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April
After your first few scuba dives, you soon want to explore a bit deeper. There’s something exciting and mysterious about the depth that attracts divers. Discover historical wrecks, experience the thrill of drifting past a beautiful reef wall, and explore deeper dive sites. 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 Specialty Course
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April
Diving on a piece of history is a lure to many divers. Wrecks provide a challenge, a mystery, and are usually teeming with aquatic life. Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding, responsible wreck diving.

PADI Equipment Specialty Course
Sunday 31st May
As a PADI Equipment Specialist, you are prepared for the basic scuba equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you’ll encounter. In addition, you’ll learn interesting background information about how your gear works, how it’s repaired and other information that helps you with your equipment investment.

PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Course
Sunday 14th June

It can be quite stressful in poor visibility underwater, improve your observation skills and learn more accurately how to use your compass underwater to find your way.

You will develop the techniques involved in navigating underwater within recreational limits while avoiding disturbing delicate marine life.

PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty Course
Sunday 21st June and Sunday 5th July

The purpose of the Self-Reliant Diver specialty course is to recognize and accept the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while diving.