- Learn
to Dive 2002!
Why is it
that people like to sit at home and read a book about diving
or watch the TV or go and see a film? Because diving
is interesting and very adventures..... Well Now you
have a chance to try it out for FREE! Yes we said
for FREE!
- Ormskirk
Sub Aqua Club was established in 1975 and is a British Sub
Aqua Club member and is opening the doors of Park Pool in
Ormskirk for anyone who registers to submit yourself to the sensational
experience of diving. This is in conjunction of a
national drive week organized through out the UK by BSAC (the
governing body for UK water sports). Andy Tomlinson
told us that "It is a sport that is the closest
thing you will get to going into Space! It gives you a
real sense of freedom and sights that you will never
forget." Last year OSAC did he same for
some other lucky people and they to enjoyed them
selves. Take a look on OSAC's web page at www.ormskirkdiver.com
and find out more about the
club.
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- "So
what is a "Try Dive" event? Firstly, it
is not an "Experience Scuba" course! A
"Try Dive" or a "Come and Try It" or a
"Suck it and see" session is nothing more than a
taster for anyone interested in possibly taking-up the
sport. The "Experience Scuba" courses
come later....
- Basically
all that is required is to get the participants into the
swimming pool under safe, controlled conditions, in scuba
gear, to let them experience the sensation of breathing
underwater in a nearly weightless environment. At time
of say 15 to 20 minutes actually in the water is usually
sufficient to "WET the APPETITE!" In
fact with the average pool session of a hour or so it is
difficult to extend that time when safety breathings,
kitting-up, and so on are taken into account." said
Judy Bradshaw.
- We
have lots of members in Formby and Southport so you are not alone
if you decide to join, even though we are based in Ormskirk!
- David
said "We have to say that it is an experience that
you will never forget. One you will want to continue
with. The sport over all is not all that expensive and
is a very good way of keeping you fit and experiencing the
joys of the marine life you miss doing other water
sports!"
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- The
event will run like this:-
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- Reception
of potential new members, completion of disclaimer forms and
medical check.
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- Candidates
will then view the BSAC Promotional Video to explain what BSAC
is etc.
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- "Dry"
a instructor will be assigned to you for safety breathings and
kitting-up.
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- Then
your "Wet" instructor will take over
and do a one-to-one basic pool session.
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- You
will then be passed back to your "Dry" instructor
and de-kit, debrief and clearing the pool etc.
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- Lastly
a further chat over a drink in the PUB! If you are old enough
to go that is.... If not don't panic.
