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Breathe Free !!! - 7th March 2008

BREATHE FREE REGULATOR PROMOTION...!!

We are very pleased to announe the return of the promotion on Aqualung regulators that we ran last year....

For a limited time only you can purchase any one of a selected line of Aqualung Regulators (the Legend and Titan LX included - our two most popular regs) and recieve a compatibel octopus COMPLETELY FREE !!

This offer is valid for a limited time so get in touch soon if you are keen to save yourself money !!!

Red sea Trip October 2008 - 22nd February 2008

In line with our comittment to offer a wide range of services, we are organising yet another trip to Sharm El Shiekh - this time in conjunction with Cardiff Phoenix Divers. Our most recent trip saw 50 people all having a fantastic time.

Details:

Destination: Sharm El Shiekh

Dates: 2nd to 9th October 2008

Cost: £572 per person (diving) plus cost of coach to Gatwick

Flight: Ex Gatwick on Thursday 2nd October @ 13.35 Returning 9th October 20.45 (into Gatwick 00.50 on Friday 10th October)

Accommodation: Staying at the Viking Club.

The trip will suit all levels of divers and will be the Northern Reefs and Wreck route.

Call Rob or Ian on 2061 5161 to reserve a space.

As flights have to be paid when booked we will require an intial payment of £272.00. Should you need to cancel this money will only be refunded if your place is sold on - less £75.00 - this is a charge levied bythe airline operator - NOT Cardiff Scuba.

Red Sea Trip January 2008 - 3rd February 2008

Another successful trip was enjoyed by all 50 divers on the latest Cardiff Scuba dive trip to the Red Sea.

Supported by Rob, Majid and Matthew, 12 colleagues successfully completed their Adavanced Open Water certification. Brynada did a fantastic Peak Performance Specialty, with Marilyn adding Night Diver Speciality to her growing list of ceertificatioins.

Of special note and achievment was Samantha Spragg and William Jones who completd their Junior Advanced Open Water certification. They continue to excel in their diving skills, impressing all those who shared the boat with them.

Congratulations to everyone. EFR and RESCUE diver next!!!!!

The trip was the first visit to Egypt by some the group. No doubt it wont be their last.

The next trip will be at the end of October. Bookings open soon.

MASTER SEAL Success - 21st December 2007

The 20th December saw the completion of another very successful MASTER SEAL course.

Congratulations to Jonathan Kidby, Thomas Nevens, Ellie Jones, Elliott Gregory, Kye LeFeuvre, Keiran Headon, Fraser Gregory and Owain Atkins.

All of the students were presented with their Master Seal Certification cards, Wall certificate and badge.

A BIG thank-you to all of the support divers who helped make the course a roaring success.

New Weekend Open Water Course Programme for 2008 - 9th December 2007

At Cardiff Scuba we are always keen to provide courses and other services at dates and times to suit our clients.

In 2006 we introduced our Open Water Course over 4 evenings and 1 weekend, thereby completing the course in 2 weeks. This proved to be highly successful - affording us the award of the highest PADI Open Water certifying school in Wales - and so this programme will continue through 2008.

However, we recognise that not everyone can commit to 2 training evenings each week for two weeks, especially in today's hectic work schedules.

For 2008 we are therefore offering the PADI Open Water qualification over two weekends.

This [slightly intensive] course would also suit those who take up the new 'e' learning opportunity offered by PADI where, the theory component is completed on-line in students own time and at their own pace. This is then followed by the Confined Water skills [pool sessions] and Open Water certifying dives weekend. Note: Students using this facility must have registered with Cardiff Scuba as their training base.

The course schedule is: Saturday morning in the classroom [9am - 12Noon] followed by the Saturday afternoon in the pool [1pm - 4pm]. Then the Sunday morning again in the classroom [9am - 12 Noon] followed by the afternoon in the pool. [1pm - 4pm]. The Open Water weekend will then be held at The National Diving and Activity Centre in Chepstow [8am - 2pm] both days.

Call Rob or Ian on 029 2061 5161 for further details and to book your place if this type of schedule suits your availabilty.

Gain your PADI Open Water certification and open up a whole new world of thrills and experiences.

Cardiff Scuba - Excellence through Quality & Opportunity

New Divemasters - 9th December 2007

We all give our warmest congratulations to Gary Fussey and Andy Bennett on the successfull completion of their Divemaster course.

The guys have worked hard and have gained the trust and respect of their colleagues and students.

Rob and Ian look forward to working with them in their new roles and to facilitating their further develpment in Scuba Diving - [A.I. and then Instructor guys]!!!

Master SEAL Team Dates - 12th September 2007

We have managed to arrange the following dates for our forthcoming MASTER SEAL TEAM Course. All sessions will be held at Fitzalan High School and will begin at 7 O'clock. The dates for the TEN Aquamissions are as follows :

1) Thursday 20th September

2) Thursday 27th September

3) Thursday 4th October

4) Thursday 11th October

5) Thursday 18th October

6) Thursday 22nd November

7) Thursday 6th December

8) Monday 10th December

9) Thursday 13th December

10) Thursday 20th December

The cost for the sessions is £40 for the first week, and £20 for the remaining nine sessions. Places are limited and we have already recieved a number of deposits so let us know soon to avoid disappointment.

Emergency First Response Update Sessions - 19th August 2007

During October, November & December we will be offering an update session for those who need to re-new their EFR certification. Dates will be posted on our website calendar. Local costs can be as a high as £50 - £60 for this update session but we will offer the update for only £45 per person - including re-registration.

Another cost cutting offer by CARDIFF SCUBA to support diver development.

The course will be facilitated by Rob who is an MSDT and is one of the highest certifying Scuba Instructors in the UK. He has 30years of teaching CPR skills to a wide range of Medical staff, Nursing staff and the general public. His knowlwdge & skills are widely recognised for this course. Customers express a very high level of satisfaction on completion.

Watch for dates on our Calendar and call Rob or Ian on 2061 5161 to book your place.

RED SEA 2008 - 13th August 2007

The planning for our SCUBA trip in January 2008 is now complete. We will be heading out to Sharm El Sheikh on January 19th.

We have two boats booked for diving and the Hotel accommodation will be at the new Viking Club on the outskirts of Sharm. The resort is a 10-minute drive from Sharm International Airport.

This brand new hotel has been built in a traditional village style by the owners of the popular Viking Nile cruises and offers a good standard accommodation with a relaxed atmosphere. Located in Naama Bay and just 5 minutes walk from the beach-front and centre of the resort with its many shops, bars, restaurants and clubs.

60 tastefully decorated rooms all with either a garden or pool view and a private balcony or terrace. All the air-conditioned rooms feature en-suite facilities, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and in-room safe.

This trip has proven to be very popular and so we have increased the number of spaces available. To date 37 places are taken which leaves 13 available. A deposit of £250 is required to secure your place. Non-diving partners are welcome.

Call Rob or Ian to book a place on 2061 5161.

SEAL Team Completes - 10th August 2007

This week saw the successful completion of yet another PADI SEAL team course. The group consisted of Thomas, Ellie, Fraser, Owain, Elliot and Jonathan.

All of the group showed great skills development and confidence in the water.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the group and we look forward to taking you through the MASTER SEAL TEAM course very shortly.

We also thank the groups parents for allowing us the privilege of teaching this group of youngsters.

See you all soon for the MASTER SEAL course.