Aquanaut is now a PADI Approved Youth Training Centre. The 'PADI Youth Approved Training Centre' is a new recognition by PADI, formally acknowledging that Aquanaut meets all the necessary requirements to work successfully with schools and youth groups. Why is Scuba such a great activity for youngsters? An appreciation of the marine world Understanding of [...]
Aquanaut is thrilled to team up with Indigo Divers in Albufeira so that we can now offer Aquanaut Instructor accompanied overseas completion of a number of courses, and long weekends away when you need a quick warm water dive fix. Even in the depth of winter, the water temperature is around 20 degrees! We have [...]
From walking the beat, to becoming an HSE Commercial Diver. In Autumn 2008 Vic Zeal walked into the Aquanaut Shop and announced he wanted to learn to dive. Eight years later, he is returning to Aquanaut to talk about his journey to becoming, and experiences of being an HSE Commercial Diver. Vic is going to share his [...]
Our instructor's blog (Mike) of their open water weekend teaching ..... "As weekends go, Emily was in for a treat. With the other student cancelled due to an ear infection, her Open Water dives were always going to have a bespoke feel. One student to two instructors intimidating? You will have to ask Emily... The [...]
After the success of last year’s try dives there was only one problem: The results were a tie meaning that we still don’t know whose Dad is the best, twinset or side mount. Therefore the twinset vs side mount try dives are returning for 2 days over the 26/27th of March at The National Diving [...]
Can you master the PPB Ultimate challenge? Spend an evening in the pool focusing on buoyancy. We will set you a number of challenges to test out your progress. The evening workshop will include: - Why don't I sink? - Common myths about weighting - 'Crush the turtle's' best advice - Factors affecting buoyancy - [...]
Spend an evening learning and practising how to deploy a SMB, and get the chance to try out different styles of equipment. If you are UK diving, bring along your 5mm gloves as well to see if that makes a difference! This session will be Instructor led and is suitable for all divers - including [...]
Aquanaut is still busy busy busy training into the Winter months and we have a jam packed schedule coming up in November. In addition to the Wednesday and Friday Pool nights when we are running Discover Scuba, ReActivate, Dry Suit Orientations and Open Water courses, we also have the [...]
Are you passionate about scuba diving? Then share the fun and you might have a new dive buddy soon! Bring your friends and family to Aquanaut Scuba to experience the incredible underwater world during the PADI Discover Scuba Diving 2015 event! Dates: Wednesday 6th May, Friday 15th May, Wednesday 20th May - 7.45pm - 10pm Where: The Wednesday sessions will [...]
Diving out of Weymouth - £195 for four dives, including accommodation. All dives will be 18m or shallower. This is a perfect trip for newly qualified divers or those who have never dived in the UK before. It is also ideal for the more experienced diver who wants a gentle start to the season or [...]
