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19/08/19

All set in the classroom last week for an evening of theory:) Nice comfy classroom with lots of tea, coffee and biscuits, so if you fancy booking onto our next nitrox, first aid course or just want to pop down and pick up your T-shirts and Hoodies that you ordered please message us:)) ... See MoreSee Less

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looking good guys!

Looking great

can I come for the Tea ???

Any hoodies spare Lisa Frew

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18/08/19

Congratulations to Rob and Sam, all your hard work the past few weeks has paid off and we are very proud of you both. Well done to our two new RAID Master Rescue divers:) It's been great to see Sam grow in confidence over the past few years and I know this course was a big step for him, so really big well done Sam, I am sure your dad is a proud as we are:)) @divesouth #divesouth #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntoscuba #rescuediver #masterrescue #vobsterquay ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome job!! Chuffed for you both - high fives 🙂

Well what a weekend that was. Huge thanks to the DiveSouth team for their patience and understanding of our needs from our first tentative pool sessions a few years ago to becoming Raid Master Recsue divers. We have been taught to dive safely and controlled. The journey has been awesome. Sally and I are really proud of our boys and we are confident they have both had the best start to their diving careers they could of had. Proud to be part of the Raid family.PS thanks to Sally for her patience and support, she has been solid through out.

Well done gents! I wouldn't of rescued Scott though... Should of left him in! ☺️

Dive South

18/08/19

Maria's Open water 20 confined dive this morning, well done Maria it was a great session, working on the frog kick, lots more hovering practice and SMB deployment underwater:)) ... See MoreSee Less

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18/08/19

Here are Rob and Sam's highlights from their Raid Master Rescue Pool sessions the last couple of weeks. Really great work and a little birdie tells my today's open water dives went well today too:)... @divesouth #divesouth #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntoscuba #rescuediver #masterrescue #scubadivinguk ... See MoreSee Less

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18/08/19

We've had a busy few weeks with try dives, master rescue course and open water 20 courses running, so apologies it's taken me so long to post all the photos, here are Maria's highlights from her RAID OW20 confined sessions, really great work Maria and we're looking forward to your Open water Dives next weekend:) @divesouth #divesouth #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntodive #scubadiving #scubadivinguk #xdeep #apeks ... See MoreSee Less

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14/08/19

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Leatherback Turtle sighted in Falmouth Bay

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prob following the Barrell jellyfish

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12/08/19

Raid Master Rescue, Great pool session on Sunday. Thanks guys, looking forward to the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

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Good luck🤞

you guys did a great job Rob. Credit where its due matey!

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06/08/19

Unfortunately Saturdays dive day has been cancelled due to winds, we may look at plan b of Vobster if people just want to get wet;)IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Underwater Treasure Hunt due to the high winds forecast - YOU CAN STILL WIN - We have a Plan B Land based Treasure Hunt for the same prizes! 😁

Just come into O'Three and collect a new map showing where you can hunt for the stones on land.

Our Warehouse Clearance Event with all the bargains, beer and scallops is still taking place. ... See MoreSee Less

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Or still come down, grab some bargains and look for over £2k's worth of prizes? 😁

Dive South

06/08/19

Really fun pool session last night, Simon did brilliantly, we spent quite a bit of the session without fins working on trim and hovering, as well as some propulsion techniques and a little bit of SMB work at the end, managed to keep him busy so only got a couple of shots right at the end of the session. Well done to Rose, Mark and Max for doing so well on their Try dive with Rich and Justin and well done to Tracey for making the most of the pool time practicing some skills with Dave. Thanks everyone great work:)) @divesouth #divesouth #DiveRaid #DiveRaidUK 5ThingsClear #learntoscuba #Xdeep #Apeks ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks for another excellent session and thanks to Lisa for her great work.

Dive South

05/08/19

Feeling those Monday blues? What better way to start your week off, with a try dive:) we’re looking forward to introducing three new divers to scuba tonight. Book your Monday evening Try dive today @divesouth #divesouth #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntoscuba ... See MoreSee Less

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Is the pool open to anyone Lisa?

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05/08/19

We’re looking forward to welcoming Simon from #5thingsclear back tonight for some more fun hanging out underwater and some fine tuning in preparation for his upcoming Ecological diver course:) @divesouth #divesouth #5thingsclear #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntoscuba 5ThingsClear ... See MoreSee Less

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05/08/19

It's so nice to receive such great feedback about the RAID courses and how we do things here at Dive South. We just had to share Adam's amazing feedback from his RAID Explorer 30 /Drysuit Specialty and Nitrox Specialty courses from last week. We are so glad you are enjoying your courses with us and we love teaching and diving with you. You are super keen and are clearly enjoying your time underwater learning new skills and putting them into practice. It's been great to see you progress so well on your journey so far and we all can't wait to see where it takes you next. Looking forward to many more dives with you coming up:) Sign up today to start your RAID journey https://diveraid.com/asp/members/… @DiveSouth #DiveSouth #diveRaid #diveRaidUK #learntoscuba #scubadiving #Explorer30 #Drysuit #Nitrox #ukdiving ... See MoreSee Less

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Well done Divesouth again, and well done Adam.... I can see you going a long way in scuba diving... Maybe even instructor? Well done with you're courses mate, keep it up...

Dive South

04/08/19

Another fun pool session this morning, some different courses going on - we had Rob and Sam in working on their confined work for their Raid Master Rescue course, Maria enjoying her first taste of scuba as she completed her watermanship and snorkelling skills a couple of weeks back and is now well under way with her pool work towards her RAID Open Water 20 course. It was also lovely to meet Georgia who completed her skills review and we are looking forward to her joining us on some local dives soon. Well done everyone, sorry these were the only photos from today, hopefully take some more next time:) @divesouth #divesouth #scubadiving #scubadivinguk #learntoscuba ... See MoreSee Less

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31/07/19

Thank you to all our divers, here’s to many more amazing dives together:))RAID was started in 2006 with an idea and two determined people, Celia and myself. Since then we have gone through many stages and each has had challenges to work through and each has made us stronger. It is our RAID divers who I would like to take a moment to thank you all. Sometimes with everything happening, there are times when we need to stop and reflect and say thank you all for helping build RAID to where we are today.

A fun image for you all - Space Ship Squid Enjoy ... See MoreSee Less

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29/07/19

Underwater Treasure Hunt ** PRIZE DETAILS ** + Treasure Map

https://othree.co.uk/othree-event-treasure-hunt-pr…;

https://www.facebook.com/events/704612426637940/

We will hide 9 red stones and 1 gold stone under the water in Chesil cove – Google Maps (close to O’Three HQ) for you to find. The red stones will be numbered, the numbers will equate to certain prizes.

If (when) you find one and bring it in to us over the weekend we will exchange it for a prize as detailed below.

Gold Stone Prize
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O’Three MSF500tb Flex Grey Drysuit – worth £995.
Off the peg, made to fit.

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Red Stone No.1 Prize
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O’Three 65 Semi-Dry in Blue – worth £275.00
O’Three Classic Semi Hood – worth £37.95
O’Three Zipperless Flex Boots – worth £44.95
O’Three T-Flex Gloves – worth £24.95

Total Value – £382.85

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Red Stone No.2 Prize
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O’Three GBS 3mm Onepiece wetsuit – worth £185.00
O’Three Classic Semi Hood – worth £37.95
O’Three Zipperless Flex Boots – worth £44.95
O’Three T-Flex Gloves – worth £24.95

Total Value – £292.85

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Red Stone No.3 Prize
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O’Three Deepskin Shortjohn – worth 79.95
O’Three Deepskin Tech Vest – worth £59.95

Total Value – £139.90

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Plain Red Stones with no number – 6 off
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O’Three Towel – worth £14.95
O’Three Cap – worth £9.95
O’Three T-Shirt – worth £19.95
O’Three Stickers – worth £3.00
O’Three 25ltr Dry Bag – worth £15.95

Total Value – £63.80 each prize.

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28/07/19

What a great week it’s been!

Raid First Aid with Rob and Sam in preparation for their up and coming RAID Rescue course, such a giggle and well done guys. RAID Nitrox mid-week for Bruce and Adam (have a great time in Egypt, Bruce!) then RAID Explorer 30 course for Adam and Tara, with Adam also completing his RAID Nitrox Specialty and Drysuit Specialty this weekend massive well done guys especially with viz that was less than ideal at times for sure, coped with exceptionally well!

Massive thanks to Justin for all his support in the water, and to Lisa for her logistical mind and meticulous surface support (“wait…Lisa at the surface?” yeah – you heard me!)

And to the students we worked with this week – kudos to you all for the hard work put in – We are proud of what you have achieved, and we'll see you in the water again soon!

Aftersun well and truly earned… @divesouth #divesouth #diveraiduk #diveraid #learntoscuba #lovediving #scuba #scubadiving #livingthedream #livingmybestlife #underwater #xdeep #apeks #othreedrysuits #vobsterquay #explorer30 #drysuit #nitrox #firstaid #scubadivinguk #divinguk #teamwork #diveteam ... See MoreSee Less

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20/07/19

Now these I have seen in the flesh and they look awesome, yet to try them out yet, but we do love all of our Apeks regulators so no doubt I will end up owning a set of these. Small and perfectly formed, light weight yet not compromising on the robust build quality. Very nice! ... See MoreSee Less

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Proper apeks www.google.co.uk/search?q=apeks+tx50&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&v...

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20/07/19

The new Xdeep mask soon to be launched, looks great can’t wait to see one in the flesh:)We have a small teaser for you!

XDEEP never before had any masks in the product range. We didn't just want to resell some OEM masks sold under several brands as most of our competitors do. We rather wanted to have something which was purely designed by us, in an XDEEP way.

Comparing to the most popular masks on the market, we managed to significantly improve the field of vision in the most important directions. The nose part has been designed to provide more space for the nose and better access when using thick gloves.

And the materials! As in our other products, we accepted no compromise here. We've chosen the best silicone available, combined it with crystal clear glass and coated with a strong UV filter to protect your eyes on the surface (no-filter version will also be available).

The mask is expected to be launched in late September and at the beginning will be available in black and transparent version.

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Looks amazing🥰

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20/07/19

Anyone fancy a couple of dives at Swanage with me tomorrow? A couple of different options just let me know ASAP this morning as there are limited spaces. Option 1 - an early drift or the Fleur in the morning then the pier or option 2 - the pier late morning then a drift in the afternoon around 3:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome photo!

I would if I could 😊

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19/07/19

Just back from our Lundy trip, unfortunately the weather gods were not on our side and todays diving was cancelled:( but we did have a fun couple of days with a great bunch of divers, lots of laughs and a good day at the Island with the seals on Thursday. Big thank you to Obsession II Andrew and Andrew of Lundy diving boat charters and thank you to Tim, Kev, Dave, Nick, Jon, Keira, Andy, Wayne and Louise and Jordan, see you soon:)) The photos are not brilliant guys as the viz was a little silty and a few of you were hogging all the seal action lol! If any of you have any photos or video you wouldn't mind sharing with us that would be great. @divesouth #divesouth #lundy #seals #lundyboatcharters #divinguk #learntoscuba #scubadiving #diveraiduk #Xdeep #Apeks ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy memories x

Fab photos!

It was great fun, thanks to everyone for making it so enjoyable 👍❤️

Had a blast and thanks to everyone for making it a real treat and a massive thank you to you and Rich for organising it all... but if you could please try a little harder on the weather front for next time that’d be great 😀

Lisa, as always you have taken some great pictures... Love the one with the seal posing... 😎

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14/07/19

Sorry deleted today's post by accident here goes again... Awesome Pool session today with loads of different stuff going on, we had Maria and Mike in working on their snorkelling skills towards their Raid open water 20 course next month, looking good guys well done. We had Madison in for a try dive, safe to say she looks like she enjoyed it. We had Andy in trying out his new drysuit before our upcoming Lundy trip this week, pleasure as always. And last but not least we had Simon Jordan of 5ThingsClear and Jack in refreshing their skills after some time away from diving, and Simon is already working towards his Raid Ecological Diver Specialty so he can take all of his amazing work underwater too and they can't wait to get out diving locally. If you have not yet heard of 5ThingsClear please check it out and get involved, it doesn't take much to make a difference so get to work and start picking up 5 pieces of litter each day. Take the pledge and find out more at www.5thingsclear.com @divesouth #divesouth #5thingsclear #diveraid #diveraiduk #learntoscuba #Xdeep #Apeks #nautilus #kuppo #StrangeExpeditions ... See MoreSee Less

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A fantastic morning thank you 🙏

It was good fun and good company... As always... 😎

Dive South

14/07/19

Thank you Simon for your kind words:)) We had a great time and can't wait for your Raid Ecological Diver Specialty course #divesouth #diveraiduk #diveraid 5ThingsClear #learntoscuba ... See MoreSee Less

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11/07/19

So here they are finally, all packed up a ready for you to pick up/post out. (See event Saturday evening @7pm at the classroom and a social beer afterwards at the Holes Bay pub, all welcome). If you can’t make it I know I will be seeing a few of you next week on our Lundy Trip. 100% recycled material, waterbased inks... @divesouth #divesouth #diveraiduk #recycled ... See MoreSee Less

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Love it! 🐙💙

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10/07/19

A few photos/GoPro stills from today's long dive at Chesil. Rich was able to get closer to the cuttlefish with the tiny GoPro so took some video that we were able to pull stills from, my camera had the wrong lens on and was too big and scary for a little cuttlefish so I backed off and watched. @divesouth @divesouth #divesouth #Chesil #leantoscuba #diveraiduk ... See MoreSee Less

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That was a very nice dive..!

Love these! 🙂

wow

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09/07/19

Beautiful late afternoon 80 minute dive at Chesil today, instructors go diving:)) slightly milky 5-6m, such a pretty garden underwater,dogfish, two John Dory, Bib, pollack, corkwing wrasse, Ballan wrasse, shoals of sand smelt, velvet swimmers, nudi’s and the cutest young cuttlefish we’ve seen in a long time, #divesouth @divesouth #lovedivinguk #scubadiving #chesil #diveraiduk ... See MoreSee Less

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07/07/19

Awesome days diving with a great bunch of people:) And a big congratulations to Stephanie for her 100th dive and her first dive with Dive South. Thanks Stephanie, Rich, Kev, Adam, Louise, Wayne, Martin and Jon. Hope you all enjoyed your day, we did, see you all again soon:)) @divesouth #divesouth #diveraiduk #divebeyond #learntoscuba #durdledoor #divinguk #scubadiving #dive100 ... See MoreSee Less

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Had an awesome day and really good fun! Very nice to meet Adam and Stephanie and be a part of her 100th! Thanks for the brilliant pics and organising things - can’t wait for next time 🙂

Awesome Stephanie your doing great 💪👌😎

Great photos Lisa

with Stephanie Pettitt, Richard Frew, Adam Cooke, Kev Clark, Jon Bailey, Martin McQuay

Dive South

06/07/19

Nearly there, stunning day here in Portland:)) ... See MoreSee Less

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06/07/19

Sun’s out, let’s go diving:))) heading to Portland for a lovely days club diving 💦🐬🐠☀️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Hope you guys had a great day, my plans were changed late Friday, so managed a couple of dives at Chesil.

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06/07/19

The long awaited Dive South Tshirts and hoodies have arrived! Sorry for the delay everyone, long story🤣 we are planning to have a social get together one evening next week, meet at the new classroom and then head for a beer, so we can hand them out then:)) We are waiting for a partial refund from them due to all the issues, so we are hoping to be able to refund you all £5 each and a couple of sizes were incorrect so we’ll catch up with you all individually about the refunds. #divesouth @divesouth #recycle #recycledclothing ... See MoreSee Less

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05/07/19

Great idea...Our recycled marine plastic kayaks are made from ghost nets, after being shredded and turned into pellets, they are then moulded into kayaks, which can be used to collect more plastic from our oceans! #recycledplastic #kayaks #cleanoceans #paddleforplastic ... See MoreSee Less

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04/07/19

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Shoal Of Citizen Scientists Needed For Shoresearch

The Wildlife Trusts are launching a new version of their popular citizen science project today – Shoresearch – and are calling on everyone to get involved in monitoring marine life on UK shores. T...

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