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.
Drysuit Specialty Course
Let’s face it, diving in the UK can, on the odd occasion, get a little chilly! A wetsuit doesn’t totally remove you from contact with the cold water. A drysuit is a 'shell' that minimizes your contact with the water, and insulates you with a layer of air, with the added thermal protection of a warm inner-suit. If you’re planning to dive in the UK in the winter months, it’s virtually essential. If you’d like to go ice diving, it’s an absolute must!
You’ll learn about different types of drysuit available; donning and removal; buoyancy characteristics and techniques; correct weighting; safety and emergency procedures; maintenance techniques and undergarment choices. Proof of certification is often required to rent or buy a drysuit.
For further details, or to ask about any courses you are interested in, contact info@divesouth.co.uk
Portland Weymouth Diving Day
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Hi everyone!
Saturday 7 March
First Dive: 9:30: James Fennel max of 18m
Second Dive: 13:00: Durdle Door Max of 18m
£30pp per dive to pay Dive Beyond directly on the day
Once confirmed, please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to get ready and kitted up (I try to allow an hour or more so no last minute rushing)
All divers must be comfortable using an SMB.
I will need numbers confirmed a couple of weeks in advance, so please email lisa@divesouth.co.uk 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.
RAID Master Rescue: confined pool sessions
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RAID Master Rescue: Hard work, rewarding, and fun!
The Master Rescue Course will push your personal limits, while developing your awareness and understanding of diver psychology and rescue.
Learn to respond proactively, and recognise the early signs of problems, and practice simulated real world rescue scenarios.
Confined work will run over two sessions, covering a personal skills review, and introducing new skills to learn.
Most people find that a diver rescue course is one of the most challenging, rewarding and useful courses you can do.
For further details, or to ask about any other courses, contact us at info@divesouth.co.uk
RAID Master Rescue: Open Water Weekend
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RAID Master Rescue: Hard work, rewarding, and fun!
The Master Rescue Course will push your personal limits, while developing your awareness and understanding of diver psychology and rescue.
Learn to respond proactively, and recognise the early signs of problems, and practice simulated real world rescue scenarios.
Open Water work comprises various scenarios running over two days. Due to the water temperature, we require that students be in drysuits.
Most people find that a diver rescue course is one of the most challenging, rewarding and useful courses you can do.
For further details, or to ask about any other courses, contact us at info@divesouth.co.uk
Portland Weymouth Diving Day
Castletown Car ParkWeymouth,DT5 1 Map
Hi everyone!
Saturday 4 April
First Dive: 9:30: James Fennel max of 18m
Second Dive: 13:00: Durdle Door Max of 18m
£30pp per dive to pay Dive Beyond directly on the day
Once confirmed, please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to get ready and kitted up (I try to allow an hour or more so no last minute rushing)
All divers must be comfortable using an SMB.
I will need numbers confirmed a couple of weeks in advance, so please email lisa@divesouth.co.uk 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.
RAID Open Water 20 - April
Poole, Dorset
The RAID Open Water 20 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 April are the 5th, 12th and 19th for pool training, and the 25th and 26th 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!
Portland Weymouth Diving Day
Castletown Car ParkWeymouth,DT5 1 Map
Hi everyone!
Sunday 31 May
First Dive: 11:45 Alex Van Opstal max of 28m
Second Dive: 15:00: Drift dive (TBC)
Alex Van Opstal Depth 28m – This is a Belgium vessel that has the dubious distinction of being one of the first World War 2 casualtys when she hit a mine on 15th September 1939, just two weeks into the war. She was en-route to Weymouth to be inspected by the British authorities. A detour then unfortunately led to its sinking.
archive.divernet.com/wreck-tours/p301783-wrecktour:152-the-alex-van-opstal.html
£30pp for Alex Van Opstal
£25/30pp for the drift
to pay Dive Beyond directly on the day
Once confirmed, please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to get ready and kitted up (I try to allow an hour or more so no last minute rushing)
All divers must be comfortable using an SMB. Nitrox dive highly recommended. If you are not yet Nitrox qualified please get in touch as we can put courses on for you email info@diveosuth.co.uk
I will need numbers confirmed a couple of weeks in advance, so please email lisa@divesouth.co.uk 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.
Lundy Dates for 2020 - announced
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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) £275
Please message me lisa@divesouth.co.uk if you are interested and would like more information. Please note Dive South regulars will get priority booking up until the end of February 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.
Plymouth Diving Weekend
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28 August (Friday night) to 30 August (Sunday afternoon) - Spaces limited
Weekend of diving in Plymouth with Indeep
£220pp Dive Weekend - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast (max 10 divers)
Accommodation for Friday night, 2 dives Saturday stay Saturday night and 2 dives Sunday
All divers must be certified to dive to 30m and be comfortable diving from boats in the UK and putting up DSMBs. If you would like more experience/practice please get in touch so we can help you get to where you need to be before the trip.
Deposit to keep it simple is £100 to secure your place, the balance will be payable 10 weeks before the trip.
This trip is open to our club members first, so I am giving you all until 5 April to get your deposits in, after that I will open it up to everyone.
Please let me know if you would like the full information and I can send it to you. Please email Lisa@divesouth.co.uk