Latest News
Below is a list of previous news items from Cardiff Scuba . This page is limited to the last ten news posts. For full Cardiff Scuba news please click full news history.
To subscribe to the Cardiff Scuba RSS News feed, please click on the RSS icon or add to Google.
Cardiff Scuba Newsletter:
If you wish to be updated on the latest news, offers, and trips please sign up to the Cardiff Scuba newsletter.
GREAT NEWS FOR OUR POOL SESSIONS - 29th December 2008
Fitzalan Pool 'OPEN' Sessions
We are very pleased to let everyone know that we are able to restart our 'OPEN' Pool sessions in Fitzalan High School. The renovation work is completed and we have access again from Monday 5th January 2009.
We will therefore hold our Monday and Thursday sessions on the same basis as we did previously.
There will be a charge for the sessions as follows:
OPTION 1
Cardiff Scuba Pool Group:
Costs £40 per year or £15 for under 16's - for unlimited use of the pool.
The pool sessions can be used at your convenience on a Monday BUT access to the Thursday sessions will need to be checked in advance by calling Rob or Ian on 2061 5161.
Pool group members will also receive other benefits:
- 5% discount in the shop (except for weights, cylinders courses and any other special offers.
- Priority booking on Cardiff Scuba Dive Trips - see Calender.
- Should you need to hire any kit for the pool sessions there will be flat-rate charge of £1.00 (£2.00 for non-members) - irrespective of needing one item or a full-kit.
- Cheaper airfills at the shop £2.00 (normal £3.00).
- Regular special offers exclusive to 'Pool Group' members
OPTION 2
PAY - AS - YOU - GO
If you would like to use the pool less frequently then opt for the pay-per-session offer and use the pool as often or as little as you like.
Flat-rate charge of £3 per session - £1.50 for those under 16years old.
There are no other benefits linked to this option - except:
Should you need to hire any kit for a session then there will be a flat-rate charge of £2.50 (This applies whether you need one item of kit or a full-set).
SESSION TIMES
Both Monday and Thursday sessions will be from 7pm - 9.30pm. There will be a 30 minute slot at the start and end of each session to allow for kitting up and de-kitting.
If you wish to hire any kit for a session then we ask that you contact either Rob or Ian at the shop [2061 5161] NO LATER THAN 3PM on the day of the session. This will allow us to ensure that we have sufficient kit available for use.
There will always be at least One Instructor/Divemaster in the water at each session as well as one person 'on-the-door'.
Oxygen and First AID will be available during the session.
Please note: The pool session on the Thursday will be primarily for the use of Cardiff Scuba for teaching. Therefore it will be wise to contact us to ensure that there is free pool space available should you wish to use any Thursday session.
We look forward to hosting these sessions again and to seeing many familiar, as well as new, faces enjoying the fun and support offered by Cardiff Scuba in a safe and friendly environment.
Please remember to bring your certification cards to each pool session.
SEAL TEAM Dates - 28th October 2008
The next SEAL Team will be held on the following dates:
Session 1 Thursday 13th November @ 7pm in Fitzallan High School Pool
Session 2 Thursday 4th December @ 7pm in Fitzallan High School Pool
Session 3 Thursday 11th December @ 7pm in Fitzallan High School Pool
Session 4 Monday 15th December @ 7pm in Fitzallan High School Pool
Session 5 Monday 22nd December @ 7pm in Fitzallan High School Pool
Call Rob on 020 2061 5161 to book your places. Limited to 8 participants.
EFR UPDATE SPECIAL - 28th October 2008
Do you need to renew/update your current EFR certification?
CARDIFF SCUBA are offering you the opportunity to renew your EFR skills by enrolling in this update session.
Emphasis will be on the practical apsect of Emergency First Response together with a brief update on current changes in practice.
Date is FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER and the cost is £35 per person inclusive of re-certification.
Call Rob or Ian on 2061 5161.
RESCUE Diver & EFR SPECIAL - 28th October 2008
We are offering a VERY SPECIAL deal on these two courses.
A two-for-one price to show our appreciation for the loyalty of our customers. Does it stop there, well NO it doesn't. The offer gets even better.
If two people BOOK & PAY at the time of booking (non-refundable) for the RESCUE COURSE, then you will be charged for only one person. That is a MASSIVE saving of 50% or in money terms an unbelievable saving of £162.50 PER PERSON.
IN ADDITION, as the Emergency First Response Course is a pre-requirement for the Rescue course we are also offering the EFR course at only £45 per person - a FURTHER saving of 52% or £50 PER PERSON.
This is an offer that you cannot miss. Both courses for only £207.50. You cannot afford not to take advantage of this offer!!
Dates are as follows:
Rescue Theory: Wednesday 12th & 19th November 6pm - 9.30pm
Rescue Pool: Thursday 20th November 7pm - 9.30pm
Rescue Open Water: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
EFR: Friday 14th & Friday 21st November 6pm - 9.30pm
Places are limited - so don't delay. BOOK your places now.
Assistant Instructor Course - 9th September 2008
We are pleased to announce our next Assistant Instructor Course / OWSI programme in conjunction with West Wales Divers as follows:
Assistant Instructor course
Course tutors: Rob & Ian of Cardiff Scuba - both IDC Staff Instructors
Course dates: 30th October - 2nd November (4days)
Location: Cardiff Scuba Dive Centre
Costs: £395 including VAT
There are addditional materials required for this programme as per PADI Standards:
IDC Crew Pack (Paper version) £POA. If you prefer the Digital version the cost is the same but plus VAT.
Recreational Dive Planner - Multi Level (Replaces the Wheel).
Registration Fee with PADI on successful completion of the AI course is £41.13 plus VAT
OWSI - IDC
Course tutor: Karen Flannery - PADI Course Director
Course dates: 5th - 9th November (5 days)
Location: West Wales Dive Centre, Haverfordwest
Costs: £595.00 Resdiential cost is based on course fee plus half board (Bed, Breakfst and Lunch) for 5 nights.
Application/Registration Fee with PADI on successful completion of the IDC is £94 incl VAT.
For those who wish to continue to full OWSI then PADI have an Instructor Examination scheduled for 14th November. The IE fee is £381.88 incl VAT.
Congratulations - 4th September 2008
31st August 2008. We have 5 newly certified Junior Open Water Divers: Chloe Seabourne, Natasha Hood, Sean Duggan, Connor Rees and Sam Butcher. All 5 students were superb throughout the course and we send our warmest congratulations to them all.
Welcome to the world of SCUBA.
Northern Diver Drysuit Offer... - 9th August 2008
Aqualung Titan Recall - 9th August 2008
JUNIOR OPEN WATER COURSE _ AUGUST 2008 - 5th July 2008
Places are now available for the Junior Open Water Course.
Dates are: Monday 18th August - Theory
Tuesday 19th August - Pool work
Monday 25th August - Theory
Tuesday 26th August - Pool work
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August Open Water Dives
Cost is £299 plus £25 Certification plus Admission costs to the NDC (If used). Weather and tides permiting we may use St Brides Bay in West Wales.
Call Rob on 2061 5161 to reserve a place. Note: Places will be limited to 6 students on this course in the interests of safety.
PACKAGE DEALS - SAVE ££££££'S - 20th May 2008
Cardiff Scuba invite you to celebrate the continuing success of our Dive School with some really HOT deals
We keep costs down and save you money at the same time!!
These packages are available for all appropriate courses booked between 1st June to 30th September 2008
Package 1 Open Water Diver & Advanced Open Water Diver
Book and pay for both courses at the same time and get the Advanced Open Water for ½ price.
Price you pay £400 Saving £100
Package 2 Rescue Diver Course & Emergency First Response (EFR) plus Dry Suit Specialty
Book and pay for all courses at the same time and get the EFR & the Dry Suit Specialty for ½ price each.
Price you pay £435 Saving £110
Package 3 Wreck Course Specialty plus Dry Suit Specialty and Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Book and pay for both courses at the same time and get Dry Suit & Enriched Air Diver for ½ price each.
Price you pay £310 Saving £100
Package 4 Advanced Open Water plus Peak Performance Buoyancy & Dry Suit Diver specialties
Book and pay for these courses at the same time and get PPB and Dry Suit for ½ price each.
Price you pay £310 Saving £110
Package 5 Deep Diver Specialty plus Dry Suit Specialty and Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Book and pay for both courses at the same time and get Dry Suit and EAN for ½ price each.
Price you pay £250 Saving £100
Package 6 Purchase your Dry Suit from Cardiff Scuba and get your Dry Suit specialty for just £25.00 (Certification Fee)
Saving £95 on your course
Package 7 Purchase your BCD from Cardiff Scuba and get your Dry Suit Diver & Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty for ½ price each
Saving £110
Package 8 Purchase your FULL dive kit from Cardiff Scuba: Exposure Suit – Semi-Dry or Dry Suit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Fins, Snorkel & Weight Belt
THEN get a Speciality of your choice for just the cost of the Theory pack and Final Certification (approx £50 – dependant on your chosen course).
NOTE 1: For the Wreck Diver and Deep Diver Specialties you will be required to have your own Primary underwater torch with a secondary back up as well as a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy. These can be purchased from Cardiff Scuba when you book your course. You will have a 15% discount on list prices.
Note 2: There is a wide selection of dates available for all courses. Customers can book into the dates of their choice. See our calender for details.
![[Valid RSS]](images/valid-rss.png "Validate my RSS feed")