Wow, we're into the full swing of Autumn now aren't we?!
Unfortunately, the strong winds took the boat out the water earlier than expected, but this didn't dampen our divers spirits - club members still came for some dive time at Vobster Quay at the weekends and managed to sneak a cheeky coastal dive in between the wintery storms.
Well Done Divers!
A massive congratulations to October's diver graduates:
8 Try Scuba
5 Open Water
1 Advanced Wreck Diver
1 Computer Diver
2 Deep Divers
7 Dry Suit Divers
3 Enriched Air Divers
2 Perfect Buoyancy Divers
5 Stress & Rescue Divers
1 Wreck Diver
1 Science of Diving Diver
5 Scuba Skills Updated
6 React Right First Aiders
Pro Development:
1 SSI Divemaster
3 SSI Open Water Diver Instructors
Diver Milestones:
3 Specialty Divers
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We kicked this month off with our this Winter's SSI Divemaster course, lead by our DMC Instructors - Cat & Neil. A big welcome to Monique, Neil, Harry and Edina - best of luck with your course.
We did get some shore diving in with our divers and what fantastic experiences we had!
Branksome Chime delivered well, we introduced some newly qualified divers to the delights of our coast, where we saw LOTS of Cuttlefish of varying sizes, plenty of fish, Conger Eels, John Dory, Lobster, Crabs, Tompot Blennies and more. Including, some amazing bioluminescent plankton! Our divers turned their torches off and waved their hands around in the water, which lit up around them, glowing in the dark.
We also had our SSI Instructor Trainer Course running. A big well done and congratulations to Martin, Sean, Dave and Charlie for passing with flying colours.
If you fancy becoming an SSI Instructor, get in touch - we've plenty planned for 2027!
What's on over Winter?
Courses are now limited over the Winter period, but we've still got plenty going on.
Keep an eye out on our website and socials for events being added very soon!
SSI Night & Limited Visibility Course - throughout the Winter, as & when the weather allows
SSI Dry Suit Diver - 13th & 15th November
SSI Scuba Skills Update - 13th, 20th & 27th November
SSI Enriched Air Diver - 28th November
React Right First Aid - 9th January
SSI Try Scuba and all other courses resume February 2027.
DSMB Workshop - 13th & 27th November
CLUB EVENT: Scuba-lympics - 20th November
Twinset & Sidemount Try Dives - 20th November
Brussels trip - ONE MALE SPACE LEFT, contact us directly to book!
Diver's Christmas Coffee & Catch-up (inc Raffle!) - 12th December
Divers Christmas Meal - FULLY BOOKED, waiting list available - 19th December
MCS Beach Clean with Bournemouth Oceanarium - 3rd January & 7th February
MORE EVENTS COMING SOON - STAY TUNED!
EXCLUSIVE CLUB MEMBER BLACK FRIDAYS OFFERS
Lots of offers including Suunto, Orca and Apeks. Head over to the club Facebook page for more details!
Don't miss out, ordering available throughout November.
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Booking is essential for all diving, events, and workshops. Use the links below to secure your spot:
BOATS & CLUB SHORE DIVES — bookwhen.com/boat-diving
TRIPS, EVENTS & WORKSHOPS — bookwhen.com/events-trips
COURSES — bookwhen.com/dorsetdiving