What's on
Check out the courses, local diving, dive trips and social events we have on and get diving.
If you don’t see something you would like to do, please get in touch and we’ll try and put it on for you.
Portland Weymouth Wreck Diving Day - James Fennel & Binnendijk
Castletown Car ParkWeymouth,DT5 1 Map
Hi everyone!
Saturday 26 September - fun dive day
1st Dive - James Fennel Wreck/reef max depth 18m, ropes off at 9am (arrival 8am) £35pp
www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?4797
2nd Dive - Binnendijk Wreck, max depth 28M, ropes off at 1:00pm (if arriving for this dive only 12pm noon) £35pp
The Dutch steamship Binnendijk (The Benny as she is known locally) set off from Boston under steam to New York during September 1939, she was bound for Rotterdam. On entry to the English Channel, she was requested by the Royal Navy to dock in Weymouth or Portland before crossing the channel for an inspection (there was suspicion of her carrying contraband). On the 7/10/1939 as she travelled up to Portland, the captain – W.Moree requested she drop anchor off the Shambles as the sun was setting. Around 10pm she struck a newly developed German magnetic mine (laid by the U-26). One of the first types used in combat. After striking she was soon ablaze and sinking slowly and literally went down in a blaze of glory, she was alight from stem to stern. She sunk on October 8th, 1939
Currently 6 divers on the boat max so spaces are limited (there will also be an option to join for 1 dive only, so potentially if there are more than 6 divers wanting to go we could split into morning dive and afternoon dive)
Once confirmed, please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to get ready and kitted up (try to allow an hour or more so no last minute rushing) All divers must be comfortable using an SMB. Procedures to follow regarding latest government guidelines and Covid-19 will be updated and sent out nearer the time. All divers must fill in a current medical form, unless they have recently filled one in and we have it on file already.
You can find it here, please fill in and email it back to me....
www.divesouth.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/rstc-medical-questionnaire.pdf
I will need numbers confirmed by Wednesday email lisa@divesouth.co.uk or text me 07980 945859 to book your space or for more info.
Kit hire available please let us know what you require so we can provide you with a price.
PLEASE NOTE This is not a guided dive day, all divers will dive in buddy pairs, and must be comfortable using dSMBs in UK water, Nitrox qualified if possible (if you are not Nitorx qualified please get in touch and we can arrange a course). We can also arrange days for guided dives, please get in touch for information and prices info@divesouth.co.uk
Open Water course - September
Poole, Dorset
The Open Water Diver course - adventure beckons!
The course qualifies you to dive with a buddy & independent of supervision, to a maximum depth of 20m, in conditions similar to or better than those in which you learned.
Our course runs over a monthly rotation:
The course dates are September are the 12th, 13th and 20th for pool training, and the 27th Sept, and 3rd Oct for open water qualification work.
- Pool sessions are spent going through theory and learning new skills in a pool environment.
- The last weekend of the month is spent putting those theories and skills into practice in open water - location dependent upon conditions.
Come join the fun!
For further details, or to ask about any other courses, contact us at info@divesouth.co.uk ...we look forward to hearing from you!
Wednesday evening boat dive - cancelled
Poole QuayPoole, Map
Wednesday evening boat dive on Rocket, out from Poole.
Drift - Dive site TBC
£25pp
Ropes off 6pm
Allow yourself enough time to kit up and load onto boat.
Further details will follow around procedures once space is confirmed.
Once you commit to your space, you will be responsible for paying for that space.
You’ll have to be quick as spaces are very limited as we are sharing with another group, so it’s on a first come first served basis.
Please get in touch via text message to my mobile with your name and how many spaces you would like 07980945859
Thanks
Lisa
Night Diver Specialty
TBC
Diving at night offers a whole new dimension to your diving. As the sun goes down, some species hide way for the night but others come out under cover of darkness.
Learning to dive in darkness is an adventure in itself. You will learn the protocols and equipment needed to dive safely and comfortably after the sun drops below the horizon.
This could be a whole new way to see the aquatic world!
For further information or to book a space, message us directly or email info@divesouth.co.uk
Portland Weymouth Diving Day
Castletown Car ParkWeymouth,DT5 1 Map
Hi everyone!
Saturday 10 October - Save the date, more details to follow. Local dive inside the harbour £25pp, outside harbour £35pp
2 dive day with Dive Beyond - Dive Sites to be confirmed. Currently 6 divers on the boat max so spaces are limited (there will also be an option to join for 1 dive only, so potentially if there are more than 6 divers wanting to go we could split into morning dive and afternoon dive)
Once confirmed, please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to get ready and kitted up (try to allow an hour or more so no last minute rushing) All divers must be comfortable using an SMB. Procedures to follow regarding latest government guidelines and Covid-19 will be updated and sent out nearer the time. All divers must fill in a current medical form, unless they have recently filled one in and we have it on file already.
You can find it here, please fill in and email it back to me....
www.divesouth.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/rstc-medical-questionnaire.pdf
I will need numbers confirmed 2 weeks ahead so please email lisa@divesouth.co.uk or text me 07980 945859 to book your space or for more info.
Kit hire available please let us know what you require so we can provide you with a price.
PLEASE NOTE This is not a guided dive day, all divers will dive in buddy pairs, and must be comfortable using dSMBs in UK water, we can arrange days for guided dives, please get in touch for information and prices info@divesouth.co.uk
Deep Specialty
Dive SouthPoole, Map
Deep diving is a means to an end. You make a deep dive, not necessarily for the dive itself, but to see, do or experience something which is at that greater depth.
A Deep Specialty gives you access to new areas and activities, and the training to plan and safely enjoy them. The course is designed to introduce you to the world of deep diving and to help you develop your skills, knowledge and techniques to safely participate in deep dives. You’ll extend your diving range and knowledge by learning about hazards, dive planning, redundancy and organisation, as well as special procedures and techniques that are relevant to deep dives.
You’ll learn equipment considerations, risk and redundancy, planning your limits with regards to environment, you and your buddy’s abilities, previous dives and proximity of emergency care. Training also includes information about air management, nitrogen narcosis, decompression illness (DCI),and re-compression chamber procedures.
For information on this course please contact us by messenger or at info@divesouth.co.uk
Lundy Trip July 2021 - RESCHEDULED TO SEPT FULL
Dive SouthPoole, Map
It's our annual trip to Lundy Island to dive with the Seals. It's a fantastic trip, one not to be missed:)
Trip includes 2 nights accommodation and 2 days diving at the Island (4 dives) (Price TBC approx £275 depending on accommodation)
Please message me lisa@divesouth.co.uk if you are interested and would like more information, and how to pay your deposits to secure your place. Please note Dive South regulars will get priority booking up until the end of February 2021 after that I will open the spaces up to everyone else. Spaces will not be confirmed until we release all the details and the deposits have been paid to reserve your place.