Basic Equipment

When you decide to learn to dive the very first thing you need to buy is basic snorkel kit: Fins, Mask & Snorkel.

You may be able to borrow some from club members for a while, but it is important that these items fit well, and as all individuals are different, do try and buy your own as soon as possible. This is the only kit you will need to purchase for your initial training.

Of course if you decide diving is 'your thing' then you will probably want to buy your own equipment as soon as money permits. The club has a limited number of sets of basic dive kit that a new diver can use during training. They are functional but you will probably enjoy diving much more with your own kit!

Club Equipment

The club owns 3 dive boats, an inflatable and 2 rigid inflatable boats (RIBS). The club also owns a complete set of electronic equipment & an oxygen set for each boat. Other boat equipment such as fuel tanks (with fuel in), battery, boat pump, anchor, "A" flag, flares, first aid kit and tool kit are always kept with the boat but do check all is present and correct before leaving the garage for the coast.

In 1995 the club purchased 6 sets of basic dive kit with money from a Sports Council grant. The kit is intended for pool training use only, but due to the high cost of kit many new 'club divers' borrow this equipment for sea use for up to a year, whilst they decide if diving is the sport for them, or they become able to purchase their own equipment.