Try Dives

The best way to see if you like the sensation of being underwater and want to learn to dive is to come along to a scheduled Try Dive session. We run Try Dives several times a year for just £25.00 per person., refundable if you sign up to an Ocean Diver course within six months.  Sessions take place on Thursday evenings at 8.00.  Try divers must be aged 18+.

To book a Try Dive email Debbie on learntodive@clidive.org

Ocean Diver

Ocean Diver is BSAC’s entry-level diving qualification. Ocean Divers are qualified to dive to a depth of 20m with a similarly qualified dive buddy. The qualification is recognised worldwide and there is a strong emphasis on safety and training confident and competent divers. As everyone learns at a different speed the course is designed so that you can progress at your own pace.

The course is in two parts – in part 1 you learn the theory and essential skills of diving, in part 2 you show your competency at using those skills in open water.

Part 1: pool and theory sessions

The theory and pool sessions are run over seven weeks on Wednesday and Thursdays evenings. Theory lessons are run on Zoom, starting at 7pm on Wednesdays.  Lessons cover key topics such as diving equipment, physiology, planning and dealing with problems. Pool training is on a Thursday evening, 8.00 – 9.30pm.

The Ocean Diver Pool & Theory costs £110 (£65 training cost plus £45 training materials).  You will also need to be a member of BSAC (£62.50) and Clidive (£15 per month or £165 annually).

Our next part 1 Ocean Diver course starts on 20 September 2023 and runs for 7 weeks.

Part 2: open-water qualifying dives

To qualify as an Ocean Diver, you also need to successfully complete four open-water dives. Clidive provides plenty of opportunities for you to do this, either in the UK or abroad. We can also refer you to a BSAC school if you want to complete the training on your own holiday.

The cost of the open-water training will vary depending on the location. A popular way to qualify is a two-day UK based trip to Weymouth or Plymouth using our club boats. The typical cost of this weekend, which includes accommodation and diving, is around £250-£350. You will also have to pay your own travel costs. Our club van means kit can be transported for those who want to get the train. We prefer introducing new divers to the sea but we also use dedicated inland dive sites, which have the benefit of being less prone to weather disruption and have every facility you could need.

We also usually do an early season training trip abroad for our winter students to benefit from warmer conditions. In recent years we have been to Croatia, Cyprus and the Canary Islands.

If you are interested in learning to dive with us email Debbie on learntodive@clidive.org.