Another busy week including 18 students starting thier Open Water Referrals, and 12 Seal Team embarking on their first Aquamission!
Well done to John for completing his EFR Instructor and Duncan and Robert for flying through their HSE First Aid at Work Instructor. Also for Ness and Duncan completing thier HSE First Aid at Work course with Linda.
Meanwhile in the water, Mark and Isobel were awesome on their rescue course with Nick, despite freezing weather. Alos well done to Lisa for braving the cold to do her dry suit specialty. Philip also did a great job on his scuba review with Luke
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
November 10th 2010
Huge congratulations to Luke, Sabine and John who have all become EFR Instructors, and Luke, Sabine, Dean, Andy and Tom who all were absolutely awesome on their IDC with Paul, Robin (+ his man flu) and Steve. Looking forward to the IE!
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
November 2nd 2010
Let the diving continue!
So what if the temperature has cooled down? Vis has improved and dry suits are there to keep you toasty warm.
So well done to Chris for completing his AOW, Brian for completing his AOW and dry suit specialty. Not forgetting of course the Halloween night dive and the pumpkins which may well haunt them both forever!!!
Also Ronan and Iara were absolute stars in completing their Open Waters with Bene.
In thew pool, Holly and Iain were fantastic on their OW referrals with Steve and Kyla was awesome on her DSD with Linda.
So what if the temperature has cooled down? Vis has improved and dry suits are there to keep you toasty warm.
So well done to Chris for completing his AOW, Brian for completing his AOW and dry suit specialty. Not forgetting of course the Halloween night dive and the pumpkins which may well haunt them both forever!!!
Also Ronan and Iara were absolute stars in completing their Open Waters with Bene.
In thew pool, Holly and Iain were fantastic on their OW referrals with Steve and Kyla was awesome on her DSD with Linda.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
October 20th 2010
Will done to Jon, David, Catherine, Stuart and Anthony for completing their dry suit specialties with Taff an Mel.
Also Chris, Stuart and Anthony did an awesome job on their open water dives with Mel.
Meanwhile in the pool, lots of bubbling going on. At a local school we have to say thank you for their hospitality on the day and well done to Maija, Rosie, Lottie Andrew and Saif for completing their Discover Scuba.
Loads more to come over the next couple of weeks too so watch this space.....
Also Chris, Stuart and Anthony did an awesome job on their open water dives with Mel.
Meanwhile in the pool, lots of bubbling going on. At a local school we have to say thank you for their hospitality on the day and well done to Maija, Rosie, Lottie Andrew and Saif for completing their Discover Scuba.
Loads more to come over the next couple of weeks too so watch this space.....
Monday, 4 October 2010
Ok now pay attention this could get confusing....
first congratulations to alex on finally passing his openwater and his dry suit spec then congratulations to isobel and mark on their dry suit spec and to our new rescue divers justin and george and to mike and andy for refreshing their rescue skilss.
Thanks also to the DMs andy and bernie (lads you where awesome the best dead bodies i have seen in a long time) and thanks to Taff for teaching an incredibly complicated weekend!!
Also well done to Joanna and Raman for completing their EFR.
first congratulations to alex on finally passing his openwater and his dry suit spec then congratulations to isobel and mark on their dry suit spec and to our new rescue divers justin and george and to mike and andy for refreshing their rescue skilss.
Thanks also to the DMs andy and bernie (lads you where awesome the best dead bodies i have seen in a long time) and thanks to Taff for teaching an incredibly complicated weekend!!
Also well done to Joanna and Raman for completing their EFR.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
September 29th 2010
Anthony and Luke get a big congratulations for completing their Enriched Air Nitrox with Bene.
Well done to Damien, Neil and Neil for completing their scuba reviews with Steve, and then Chris and Ben for achieving their open water referrals.
Meanwhile, Robin and Ness ventured down to Weymouth to lead a UK Orientation diving with Fathom & Blues - congrats to Caroline, Justin, Silvia and Richard for their first weekend of UK diving!..... hope there will be many more.
Well done to Damien, Neil and Neil for completing their scuba reviews with Steve, and then Chris and Ben for achieving their open water referrals.
Meanwhile, Robin and Ness ventured down to Weymouth to lead a UK Orientation diving with Fathom & Blues - congrats to Caroline, Justin, Silvia and Richard for their first weekend of UK diving!..... hope there will be many more.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
September 21st 2010
Firstly huge congratulations to Robin Adams on winning the Photo Competition at the Biteback at Cancer ball on Saturday. His shot 'More Glassfish' featuring the delightful Vanessa as his model can be seen on the Biteback website .... and is on the Aquanaut web site too!! http://www.bitebackatcancer.org/?page_id=28
Back in the water, congratulations to Louise who completed her Dry Suit Speciality, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Underwater Navigation. Alex for completing OW dives 1-3, Tom and Michael who are now fully fledged Junior Open Water divers and Simon who qualified as an Open Water diver. Phew, an amazing effort all round - well done guys!!
Also Mark completed his TDI Intro to Tech with Mark and learned so much!
Meanwhile in the pool, well done to Marie for completing her Discover Scuba with Taff and Chantel and Jonathan for achieving their Open Water Referrals.
Back in the water, congratulations to Louise who completed her Dry Suit Speciality, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Underwater Navigation. Alex for completing OW dives 1-3, Tom and Michael who are now fully fledged Junior Open Water divers and Simon who qualified as an Open Water diver. Phew, an amazing effort all round - well done guys!!
Also Mark completed his TDI Intro to Tech with Mark and learned so much!
Meanwhile in the pool, well done to Marie for completing her Discover Scuba with Taff and Chantel and Jonathan for achieving their Open Water Referrals.
Monday, 13 September 2010
September 13th 2010
The Lundy trip may have been blown out, but still lots of great diving happening!
Congratulations to Jason on completing his Divemaster - next step Instructor and Tech Guru.
After a full on missing diver search, Glen, John and Martin completed their rescue diver - well done all... and thanks Steve, Tom and Richard for your character role play!
Alex, Jane, Thomas and Charis all completed their open water referrals with Nick and Taff.
Scuba reviews - Alex, Natalie, and Darda - well done all!!!!!
Finally welcome to diving to Andrew, Jonathan, Charlotte, Chantel who completed their Discover Scuba Diving with Nicola.
Congratulations to Jason on completing his Divemaster - next step Instructor and Tech Guru.
After a full on missing diver search, Glen, John and Martin completed their rescue diver - well done all... and thanks Steve, Tom and Richard for your character role play!
Alex, Jane, Thomas and Charis all completed their open water referrals with Nick and Taff.
Scuba reviews - Alex, Natalie, and Darda - well done all!!!!!
Finally welcome to diving to Andrew, Jonathan, Charlotte, Chantel who completed their Discover Scuba Diving with Nicola.
Monday, 30 August 2010
August 30th 2010
We are having an awesome weekend diving in Plymouth, and enjoying the sunshine.
Meanwhile in the pool and open water we have some fantastic achievements as more divers further their training with us.
Congratulations to Drew, Michael, Alex, James, James, Phil, Glen and Martin who completed their EFR with Chris.
Also a huge well done to Drew, Michael, Alex, James, David and James for becoming rescue divers with Robin (and an awesomme DM team of Ness, Lois and Gibbo)
Alex also deserves extra congrats for completing his navigation spec and now qualifying as our youngest ever Master Scuba Diver
Well done also to Mark, Gill, Michael and Harry for becoming PADI Open Water Divers, and to Catrin for completing her PADI Scuba Diver with Steve and Richard.
Meanwhile Phil and Sue completed their scuba reviews with Steve.
Finally, happy birthday to Nicky who celebrated with a Bubblemaker Party for him and his friends - what a great group of divers in the future (and thanks to Tom and Ness for assisting!!)
Meanwhile in the pool and open water we have some fantastic achievements as more divers further their training with us.
Congratulations to Drew, Michael, Alex, James, James, Phil, Glen and Martin who completed their EFR with Chris.
Also a huge well done to Drew, Michael, Alex, James, David and James for becoming rescue divers with Robin (and an awesomme DM team of Ness, Lois and Gibbo)
Alex also deserves extra congrats for completing his navigation spec and now qualifying as our youngest ever Master Scuba Diver
Well done also to Mark, Gill, Michael and Harry for becoming PADI Open Water Divers, and to Catrin for completing her PADI Scuba Diver with Steve and Richard.
Meanwhile Phil and Sue completed their scuba reviews with Steve.
Finally, happy birthday to Nicky who celebrated with a Bubblemaker Party for him and his friends - what a great group of divers in the future (and thanks to Tom and Ness for assisting!!)
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
August 24th 2010
Whilst the weather may have beaten us at Littlehampton this weekend, all was well inland and in the pool.
The busy summer continues and we have to say a huge congratulations to:
- Andrew, Michael, Chris and John = 02 providers with Lynne ..... the hob nob scenario will be forever remembered on You Tube
- Bryan for completing his scuba review with Pedja, and Jayne, Stephen, Gary, Mark and Raylene for completing theirs with Steve and Mel
- Kelly, Sarah, Mark and Catrin for completing their referral with Nick, and also Abigail, Gill, Mark, Michael, Simon, Michael and Harry for their referrals with Steve, Ashley and Jake
- Nick and Richard for achieving their deep and wreck with Mel, and Isabelle for her Adventure diver
- Luke for dry suit
- Luke, Laurence, Arne, Karl for their Advanced Open Water with Steve, whgich included a Hawaiian Night Dive!
- Mauro, Andy, Tom and Tom for Gas Blender
- Mauro, Tom and Tom for EFR Instructor with Lynne
A big thank you also to our Divemaster Team, without whom all of the above would not have been possible - we love you guys!
The busy summer continues and we have to say a huge congratulations to:
- Andrew, Michael, Chris and John = 02 providers with Lynne ..... the hob nob scenario will be forever remembered on You Tube
- Bryan for completing his scuba review with Pedja, and Jayne, Stephen, Gary, Mark and Raylene for completing theirs with Steve and Mel
- Kelly, Sarah, Mark and Catrin for completing their referral with Nick, and also Abigail, Gill, Mark, Michael, Simon, Michael and Harry for their referrals with Steve, Ashley and Jake
- Nick and Richard for achieving their deep and wreck with Mel, and Isabelle for her Adventure diver
- Luke for dry suit
- Luke, Laurence, Arne, Karl for their Advanced Open Water with Steve, whgich included a Hawaiian Night Dive!
- Mauro, Andy, Tom and Tom for Gas Blender
- Mauro, Tom and Tom for EFR Instructor with Lynne
A big thank you also to our Divemaster Team, without whom all of the above would not have been possible - we love you guys!
Sunday, 8 August 2010
August 8th 2010
I love the summer - so much going on!
Congratulations to Richard, Sian, Kate, James who all completed scuba reviews with Steve.
Also to Sharon, Ruby, Lily, James who all Discovered Scuba with Linda.
In the open water Bruce, Cameron, Kirsten, Laurence did an amazing job and all became PADI Open Water divers and Anthony, Nikki, Isabelle all certified as dry suit specialists. Thank you to Mel and Linda their instrucors.
Meanwhile out at sea the club dived at a sunny Exmouth, and Taff led a lively group of Nick, Pauline, Louis, Jon & Zoe for an awesome weekend at Weymouth diving with
Fathom and Blues for a UK Orientation. ~I think we have converted 5 divers to the joys of UK waters!
Congratulations to Richard, Sian, Kate, James who all completed scuba reviews with Steve.
Also to Sharon, Ruby, Lily, James who all Discovered Scuba with Linda.
In the open water Bruce, Cameron, Kirsten, Laurence did an amazing job and all became PADI Open Water divers and Anthony, Nikki, Isabelle all certified as dry suit specialists. Thank you to Mel and Linda their instrucors.
Meanwhile out at sea the club dived at a sunny Exmouth, and Taff led a lively group of Nick, Pauline, Louis, Jon & Zoe for an awesome weekend at Weymouth diving with
Fathom and Blues for a UK Orientation. ~I think we have converted 5 divers to the joys of UK waters!
Sunday, 25 July 2010
July 25th 2010
Just love the summer......
Julian, Richard and John all completed their Enriched Air Nitrox certifications with Disco.
Chris, Rowland and Lewis all did their scuba reviews with Linda
And in a balmy Wraysbury, Richard, Nick and Pauline all had great fun doing their dry suit certifications with Steve.
.... meanwhile in Porthkerris the club divers had an amazing time (moire info to follow!!!)
Julian, Richard and John all completed their Enriched Air Nitrox certifications with Disco.
Chris, Rowland and Lewis all did their scuba reviews with Linda
And in a balmy Wraysbury, Richard, Nick and Pauline all had great fun doing their dry suit certifications with Steve.
.... meanwhile in Porthkerris the club divers had an amazing time (moire info to follow!!!)
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
July 20th 2010
Fantastic week of training.....
Well done to Chris, Dean, Gavin, Michael and Liz who all completed their PADI Open Water certifications with Nick.
Also congratulations to Bruce, Kirsten, Cameron, and Elenor for achieving their referrasl with Mel.
Meanwhile, Matthew, Paul and Neil refreshed their skills by doing a scuba review with Disco.
Finally John completed his EFR with Disco.
Well done to Chris, Dean, Gavin, Michael and Liz who all completed their PADI Open Water certifications with Nick.
Also congratulations to Bruce, Kirsten, Cameron, and Elenor for achieving their referrasl with Mel.
Meanwhile, Matthew, Paul and Neil refreshed their skills by doing a scuba review with Disco.
Finally John completed his EFR with Disco.
Monday, 12 July 2010
July 12th 2010
Another busy couple of weeks....
Well done o Marin, Mark, Julia and Andy who all completed their deep and wreck specialties with Taff at Chepstow. Also to Catherine for her AOW with Disco.
Meanwhile Lucy and John compleed their open waer referrals, and Pierluigi and Emma their scuba reviews.
Aquanaut also descended on he Farnes for an amazing weekend diving wih seals. Some of he pics on Facebook are awesome!
Well done o Marin, Mark, Julia and Andy who all completed their deep and wreck specialties with Taff at Chepstow. Also to Catherine for her AOW with Disco.
Meanwhile Lucy and John compleed their open waer referrals, and Pierluigi and Emma their scuba reviews.
Aquanaut also descended on he Farnes for an amazing weekend diving wih seals. Some of he pics on Facebook are awesome!
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
June 29th 2010
Firstly congratulations to John, Emma, Katherine, Andrew and Jessica for completing their open water course with Chris and Steve
Also huge entertainment was had on the rescue course wih Disco where Eric, Nick, Richard and Summer successfully their training.
Mark, Ben and Tom achieved their deep and wreck specialties with Robin
Emma, Elizabeth and Jessica completed their referrals wih Steve.
Finally well done to Helen for her Discover Scuba with Nicola, and Vinnie, Richard and Rory for their Scuba Reviews with Chris and Julie and Jackie for their Discover Snorkelling wih Disco.
Also huge entertainment was had on the rescue course wih Disco where Eric, Nick, Richard and Summer successfully their training.
Mark, Ben and Tom achieved their deep and wreck specialties with Robin
Emma, Elizabeth and Jessica completed their referrals wih Steve.
Finally well done to Helen for her Discover Scuba with Nicola, and Vinnie, Richard and Rory for their Scuba Reviews with Chris and Julie and Jackie for their Discover Snorkelling wih Disco.
Monday, 14 June 2010
June 14th 2010
Where to start?? - a busy couple of weeks a Aquanaut
DSDs - well done to Owen, Sara, Katya, Hector, Dimitri and Christian who all completed DSD's with Mel, Jake and Steve
Scuba Review - congratulations to Jamie, Brian, Muriel, Christopher, Judith, Joseph and David who all completed their scuba review with Steve and Chris.
Oxygen Provider - Fingers crossed they won't have to use it often but well done to Tom, Graham, Bene, Angelica, Andy and Steve for completing their Oxygen Provider with Lynne ... and some tough scenarios too!
AOW / Dry Suit - Congrats to Andrew, Steve and Amy for their AOW with Angelica and also Amy for her dry suit.
OW - well done Claudia on your OW wih Taff and also Liz and Michale on their Referral with Steve.
Discover Snorkelling - huge well done to Julie - hope to see you back in the water soon
...... and finally superb performance by our 9 new Bubblemakers who had a fantastic session with Linda, Angelica and Chris.
DSDs - well done to Owen, Sara, Katya, Hector, Dimitri and Christian who all completed DSD's with Mel, Jake and Steve
Scuba Review - congratulations to Jamie, Brian, Muriel, Christopher, Judith, Joseph and David who all completed their scuba review with Steve and Chris.
Oxygen Provider - Fingers crossed they won't have to use it often but well done to Tom, Graham, Bene, Angelica, Andy and Steve for completing their Oxygen Provider with Lynne ... and some tough scenarios too!
AOW / Dry Suit - Congrats to Andrew, Steve and Amy for their AOW with Angelica and also Amy for her dry suit.
OW - well done Claudia on your OW wih Taff and also Liz and Michale on their Referral with Steve.
Discover Snorkelling - huge well done to Julie - hope to see you back in the water soon
...... and finally superb performance by our 9 new Bubblemakers who had a fantastic session with Linda, Angelica and Chris.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
June 1st 2010
Congratulations to Kate who completed her digital underwater photographer at Kimmeridge wih Robin and Ness.
Also well done to Carin, Robert, Andrew and Katherine who were great in their referral with Steve and Tina who completed her discover scuba with Chris.
Meanwhile Chris, Steve, Tom, Andy, and Dan completed their EFR with Chris, and then Angelica took Steve and Chris through their paces on the rescue course where they had an absolute blast and succeeded in trhe challenge.
Last but not least, huge congratulations to Luke and Dean who became PADI Assistant Instructors.
Also well done to Carin, Robert, Andrew and Katherine who were great in their referral with Steve and Tina who completed her discover scuba with Chris.
Meanwhile Chris, Steve, Tom, Andy, and Dan completed their EFR with Chris, and then Angelica took Steve and Chris through their paces on the rescue course where they had an absolute blast and succeeded in trhe challenge.
Last but not least, huge congratulations to Luke and Dean who became PADI Assistant Instructors.
Saturday, 22 May 2010
May 21st 2010
Huge congratulations to Bernie and Louis for completing their open water dives with Taff. Welcome to the diving world and see you on a trip soon!
Also well done to Tricia, Tom and Louis for completing their Enriched Air Nitrox course with Chris and Disco.
Finally good job done by Raman and Simon on their scuba reviews with Chris.
Also well done to Tricia, Tom and Louis for completing their Enriched Air Nitrox course with Chris and Disco.
Finally good job done by Raman and Simon on their scuba reviews with Chris.
Monday, 10 May 2010
May 10th 2010
Huge congratulations to Andy McGhie for completing his PADI Instructor exam. Andy now joins the Aquanaut instructing team. A great achievement!
Well done also to Bernadette, Matthew, John, Chris and Thomas who completed their Open Water Referrals with Linda, Mel and Angelica.
Well done also to Bernadette, Matthew, John, Chris and Thomas who completed their Open Water Referrals with Linda, Mel and Angelica.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
May 1st 2010
Huge well done to Claudia and Louis for completing their open water referral wih Taff.
Also to Annette, Peter, Andrew, Alice, Sophie, Emma for completing heir Discover Scubas with Steve and Chris. And James who did his bubblemaker with Nicola.
Happy Birthday also to Sydney who held her Bubblemaker Party with Aquanaut and had an awesome time!
Also to Annette, Peter, Andrew, Alice, Sophie, Emma for completing heir Discover Scubas with Steve and Chris. And James who did his bubblemaker with Nicola.
Happy Birthday also to Sydney who held her Bubblemaker Party with Aquanaut and had an awesome time!
Saturday, 17 April 2010
April 17th 2010
Yeah the sun is shining and our divers are having a glorious day down at Wittering on their UK Orientation with some fantastic viz!
Congratulations to Chris and Linda who are now Gas Blenders .... so if you want Nitrox fills we are ready and waiting.
Also well done to Vanessa, Julia, Kyle and Tom for completing their rescue with Robin. Sounds like the scenarios were great fun for all watching.
Also Claire and Pauline did a fabulous job on their open water dives with Taff, especially given the rather tepid water.
Finally well done to Zarene for her scuba review with Linda.
Congratulations to Chris and Linda who are now Gas Blenders .... so if you want Nitrox fills we are ready and waiting.
Also well done to Vanessa, Julia, Kyle and Tom for completing their rescue with Robin. Sounds like the scenarios were great fun for all watching.
Also Claire and Pauline did a fabulous job on their open water dives with Taff, especially given the rather tepid water.
Finally well done to Zarene for her scuba review with Linda.
Monday, 5 April 2010
April 5th 2010
The season and the weather is really starting to warm up and we have had some fantastic achievements over the last couple of weeks:
- well done to Mertin, Andrew, Alex, Simon and Jonathan for completing their Enriched Air Nitrox with Bene
- Stephen and Robin for braving the chilly conditions and completing the Open Water with Steve
- Michael, Isabel, Michael, Jack, Sherrine, Pauline and Clare for completing their Open Water Referrals with Taff
- Nick Rohan, Kumar and Simon for completing their Scuba Revfiews with Steve and Nicola
- Louis and Evelyn for their Discover Scuba with Linda
- Caitlin, Chris, Vanessa, Paul, Tom, Kyle and Chris with Linda
As of Thursday we take posession of our new classroom just down the road. So we will have more retail space in the shop, and more (and les cluttered!) teaching space. Yipee!
- well done to Mertin, Andrew, Alex, Simon and Jonathan for completing their Enriched Air Nitrox with Bene
- Stephen and Robin for braving the chilly conditions and completing the Open Water with Steve
- Michael, Isabel, Michael, Jack, Sherrine, Pauline and Clare for completing their Open Water Referrals with Taff
- Nick Rohan, Kumar and Simon for completing their Scuba Revfiews with Steve and Nicola
- Louis and Evelyn for their Discover Scuba with Linda
- Caitlin, Chris, Vanessa, Paul, Tom, Kyle and Chris with Linda
As of Thursday we take posession of our new classroom just down the road. So we will have more retail space in the shop, and more (and les cluttered!) teaching space. Yipee!
Saturday, 27 March 2010
March 27th 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy .... and finally some sunshine!
Congratulations to:
- Martin and Bruce for completing their SMB session with Nick
- Tom, Kumar, Rohan and Simon for their Scuba Review
- Andy, Tom, Marie and Alex for achieving their Advanced Open Water with GG
- Andy, Tom, Marie and Gordon for their Dry Suit specs as well!
- Alex for completing his Digital Under Water photography and PPB Specialties
- Simon, Dan and Graeme for completing their Deep Specialty with Mel, and Dan also for his Wreck specialty
- Hugh and Liz for ahieving their referral with Taff
- Adrian and Sean for becoming HSE First Aid at Work Instructors with Lynne
Watch this space as April is going to be even busier!
Congratulations to:
- Martin and Bruce for completing their SMB session with Nick
- Tom, Kumar, Rohan and Simon for their Scuba Review
- Andy, Tom, Marie and Alex for achieving their Advanced Open Water with GG
- Andy, Tom, Marie and Gordon for their Dry Suit specs as well!
- Alex for completing his Digital Under Water photography and PPB Specialties
- Simon, Dan and Graeme for completing their Deep Specialty with Mel, and Dan also for his Wreck specialty
- Hugh and Liz for ahieving their referral with Taff
- Adrian and Sean for becoming HSE First Aid at Work Instructors with Lynne
Watch this space as April is going to be even busier!
Friday, 19 March 2010
March 19th 2010
We have loads of people to congratulate....
Firstly - amazing achievement by Bene (one of our Instructors) who successfully completed her first ever 100m dive .... yes you did read that correctly 100m!
On a slightly less extreme topic, well done to Marie and Gordon for completing their dry suit orientations, Kayleigh for completing her DSD, and Steven & Rob for their Open Water Referral.
Our junior diver program continues and David, Jack, Adrian, Bobby and George all completed their course in style!
More fun was had at our Peak Peformance buoyancy pool night when Pierre and Naoto underwent a number of challenges to fine-tune their buoyancy.
Finally, Shelly, Andy, Andy and Martin got their cameras out and practised their under water photography skills in the pool, and then Andy, Andy and Martin headed to Wraysbury to tackle photography in the open water with some exceptional results.
Firstly - amazing achievement by Bene (one of our Instructors) who successfully completed her first ever 100m dive .... yes you did read that correctly 100m!
On a slightly less extreme topic, well done to Marie and Gordon for completing their dry suit orientations, Kayleigh for completing her DSD, and Steven & Rob for their Open Water Referral.
Our junior diver program continues and David, Jack, Adrian, Bobby and George all completed their course in style!
More fun was had at our Peak Peformance buoyancy pool night when Pierre and Naoto underwent a number of challenges to fine-tune their buoyancy.
Finally, Shelly, Andy, Andy and Martin got their cameras out and practised their under water photography skills in the pool, and then Andy, Andy and Martin headed to Wraysbury to tackle photography in the open water with some exceptional results.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
February 23rd 2010
Whilst the weather continues to throw challenges at our divers, Aquanaut divers never cease to surprise us in their determination, commitment and skill.
Congratulations to Martin who completed his Open Water Dives; Nick for becoming a dry suit diver; Ted and George for succeeding with their Enriched Air Nitrox course.
Well done also to Jake, Adrian, Andy and Jay for becoming EFR Instructors.
Meanwhile in the pool, Paul completed his Open Water Referral; Celeste, Seb, Sebastian, Stefan and Alex all completed Discover Scubas.
Congratulations to Martin who completed his Open Water Dives; Nick for becoming a dry suit diver; Ted and George for succeeding with their Enriched Air Nitrox course.
Well done also to Jake, Adrian, Andy and Jay for becoming EFR Instructors.
Meanwhile in the pool, Paul completed his Open Water Referral; Celeste, Seb, Sebastian, Stefan and Alex all completed Discover Scubas.
Monday, 8 February 2010
February 8th 2010
Huge congratulations to Lois, Dan, Bernie and Jake who became Oxygen Providers
Lois and Dan then went on to become Rescue Divers in a very chilly Wraysbury with Robin (and thank you to our victims too!)
Brain also completed his Open Water with Gary
Jake has achieved a triple whammy by also becoming an Assistant Instructor and an Emergency First Response Instructor, along with Adrain, Marcus and Sam who also became EFR Instructors.
Meanwhile Chris, Shelly, Gary, Tereza, Chantelle, Rashad, James, Stephen and Thomas all participated in the Intro to Free Diving and found it an amazingly relaxing and peaceful experience
Finally Umar, Uthman, Faris, and Anwar completed their Discover Scuba Sessions with Robin; Paul and Rebecca completed their Scuba Review with Nick .... and a whole host of others bubbled!
Lois and Dan then went on to become Rescue Divers in a very chilly Wraysbury with Robin (and thank you to our victims too!)
Brain also completed his Open Water with Gary
Jake has achieved a triple whammy by also becoming an Assistant Instructor and an Emergency First Response Instructor, along with Adrain, Marcus and Sam who also became EFR Instructors.
Meanwhile Chris, Shelly, Gary, Tereza, Chantelle, Rashad, James, Stephen and Thomas all participated in the Intro to Free Diving and found it an amazingly relaxing and peaceful experience
Finally Umar, Uthman, Faris, and Anwar completed their Discover Scuba Sessions with Robin; Paul and Rebecca completed their Scuba Review with Nick .... and a whole host of others bubbled!
Monday, 25 January 2010
January 24th 2010
BBBrrrrrrrr! Huge congratulations to Andy, Derek and Chris for completing their open water dives at Wraysbury with Richard and also Daniel, Andy and Marc for becoming dry suit divers with Gary.
On all accounts that is an awesome achievement given the recent weather conditions - these guys really are stars.
Thank you also to Chris, Hannah and Bernie for braving the weather and assisting!
Meanwhile the club had their first weekend away of the year, and headed to Stoney Cove to explore the Stanegarth, hydrobox and other random attractions!
On all accounts that is an awesome achievement given the recent weather conditions - these guys really are stars.
Thank you also to Chris, Hannah and Bernie for braving the weather and assisting!
Meanwhile the club had their first weekend away of the year, and headed to Stoney Cove to explore the Stanegarth, hydrobox and other random attractions!
Sunday, 24 January 2010
January 23rd 2010
8th Jan - James completed his scuba review with Angelica
12th Jan - Linda took Lois and Daniel through their EFR.
15th Jan - Nicola completed her DSD with Mel and Paul Toomer took Vic, Andy, Andy, Andrew, Michael, Steve, Ben, Chris, and Bruce for an Intro to tech diving
16th / 17th Jan - Richard completed open water referrals with Martin, Andy, Brian, Mark, Chris and Derek. Thank you also to Hannah and Chris for assisting.
22nd Jan - Daniel, Marc, Martin, Andy, Brian, Chris and Derek all completed dry suit orientations with Taff and Richard, in preparation for their open water expedition to Wraysbury this weekend. Mel and Linda took Sarah, Nick and Mark for Scuba Reiews, Nick took Bevan, Terry and Natasha for Discover Scuba Diving and Simon and Andy bubbled!
12th Jan - Linda took Lois and Daniel through their EFR.
15th Jan - Nicola completed her DSD with Mel and Paul Toomer took Vic, Andy, Andy, Andrew, Michael, Steve, Ben, Chris, and Bruce for an Intro to tech diving
16th / 17th Jan - Richard completed open water referrals with Martin, Andy, Brian, Mark, Chris and Derek. Thank you also to Hannah and Chris for assisting.
22nd Jan - Daniel, Marc, Martin, Andy, Brian, Chris and Derek all completed dry suit orientations with Taff and Richard, in preparation for their open water expedition to Wraysbury this weekend. Mel and Linda took Sarah, Nick and Mark for Scuba Reiews, Nick took Bevan, Terry and Natasha for Discover Scuba Diving and Simon and Andy bubbled!
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Ice Diving Wraysbury Jan 17th 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNTNQypN_Os
Aquanaut Divers make the ITV news!
Aquanaut Divers make the ITV news!
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Ice Diving Jan 10th 2010
It's official.... Aquanaut Divers are officially nuts! A group including keith, Adam, Bene, Jon, Jem and Sean headed off to Wraysbury today for some serious ice diving!
Those who had iced dived before set off for their explorations. the others underwent tuitionto qualify as Ice Divers.
The pictures speak for themselves - awesome. ..... however I fully appreciate ice diving is not for everyone ..... and I would highly recommend a dry suit!
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