Learn to dive with East Lancs Divers PADI club it's both fun and enyoyable. Courses are run in a flexible way, give us a ring to discuss your requirements.

You can come along to the pool and experience a session where you will be shown the basics of how to scuba dive from a PADI professional. This will allow you to have an underwater experience where you can begin to appreciate the freedom and fun of diving.

A great way to introduce children to scuba diving in a pool in less than 2 metres of water. It's fun, easy and safe. Ideal for a birthday parties and treats. Your child can take their first breath underwater and learn the basics of scuba diving with a PADI professional. Each child will receive a bubblemaker crewpack which gives kids a memento of their visit to the underwater world and is full of fun surprises. The pack includes: a kid-sized beach towel, log book, certificate, temporary tattoo emblem and the adorable and

The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting scuba AquaMissions. Divers are introduced to underwater photography, navigation, environmental awareness and more.

The first step into the underwater world. The experience consists of a pool session where you get to try out some skills from the Open Water course under the direct supervision of a PADI professional. Should you decide that you want to continue and complete the full course the cost will be deducted. An optional open water dive can be included for an extra 30 (pounds).

The openwater referral course constists of pool sessions and the training theory, but does not include the openwater (sea diving) element. In order to complete your training you can take this certificate to any other PADI centre and complete the the course with them (at an additional cost). This may be a good choice if you wish to finish off your training whilst on holiday.

This is the most popular diver training programme in the world. This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community. As a certified PADI Open Water Diver you will have the freedom to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres independent of a PADI professional. The course consists of theory lessons, pool dives and 4 open water dives. All the pool work is under the direction of a PADI instructor.

You start by learning in the comfort of your own home from the PADI Open Water crew pack which we provide. The practical work is done on Saturday afternoons in the pool where you are introduced to the scuba equipment you will use throughout the course. Once you have mastered the skills you need your instructor will arrange with you to move onto the open water dives.

Take your diving to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water course. Over the course you'll get the opportunity to experience new and exciting types of diving whilst honing the dive skills you learnt on the PADI Open Water course.

This course comprises of five dives - two compulsory (deep and navigation) and three elective dives of your choice (choose from wreck, drysuit, multilevel, search & recovery and more!). After your five dives, you'll be more experienced, feel more comfortable underwater and simply enjoy diving more! Although there is no final exam, this course does require home study.

The Emergency First Responder course gives you the skills you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you're a diver or a non-diver, Emergency First Response prepares you to handle potentially life-threatening situations.The course takes 1 day and is mainly practical with an open book exam.

Note: this certification (or equivalent) is required in order to enrol on the PADI Rescue Diver course and may be done separately or completed as part of the Rescue Diver course.

The PADI Rescue Diver with EFR will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. Subjects covered include self-rescue and diver stress, emergency management and first aid procedures for pressure-related injuries. A seriously fun course!

There are 3 pool sessions, 1 classroom session as well as an open water weekend where you practice the many rescue skills you have been taught. The final day will consist of realistic scenarios where your skills will be tested to the full!

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. Subjects covered include self-rescue and diver stress, emergency management and first aid procedures for pressure-related injuries. A seriously fun course!

There are 3 pool sessions, 1 classroom session as well as an open water weekend where you practice the many rescue skills you have been taught. The final day will consist of realistic scenarios where your skills will be tested to the full!



IMPORTANT NOTE - In order to enrol on the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must either hold a current first aid/CPR certification such as the Emergency First Responder course (detailed above) or complete the EFR course as part of the Rescue Diver course. You must also have your own kit or hire it at Ā£25 per day for Rescue Diver and above.

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is considered the "black belt of recreational diving"

To earn this rating a diver must have taken the PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver courses (or equivalent) and five PADI Specialty ratings.

If a specialty you would like to do is not listed below (not all of them are) please contact us to check whether or not we can provide it.

Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with our PADI Instructors, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. Here's your chance to get a true 'hands on' feel of how a dive centre works!

If you're planning to dive in the UK then a drysuit is a must. This course is designed to be an introduction to dry suit diving and to help the student diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for dry suit diving.

What will I learn? Gain the knowledge and skills to safely don, dive with, doff and store a dry-suit. Get introduced to the different types of suits so you can make a very informed decision if considering purchasing a dry suit.

You learn:

Dry suit buoyancy control skills

Dry suit maintenance, storage and basic repair

Undergarment (fleece or overall-type garments worn under the dry suit) options

How long will it take?

2 dives over as little as one day

What's included?

Dry suit pack which includes manual, video and log book insert.

The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about.

What will I learn?

Techniques for diving in the deeper range of 18-40 metres/ 60-130 feet

Deep scuba diving equipment considerations

Experience in planning, organizing and making deep dives

How long will it take?

four dives over two days

What's included?

Deep-Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI's most popular specialty scuba diving course, and its easy to see why. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives.

The course emphasizes the theoretical and operational considerations involved with enriched air diving. You'll learn about planning dives using Nitrox, procedures, techniques and hazards.

What will I learn?

Techniques for getting more dive time by using enriched air nitrox

Enriched air scuba diving equipment considerations

Enriched air considerations, including managing oxygen exposure,

How to tell what's in your scuba tank and how to set your dive computer.

How long will it take?

One day with two optional open water dives

What's included?

The Enriched Air Diver crewpak which includes the Enriched Air Diver Manualand the Enriched Air Diving video on DVD. The crewpak also includes the 32%, 36% and the DSAT Oxygen Exposure tables.

The purpose of the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is to polish a diver's buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level. The goal of PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy training is to enhance the student diver diver's buoyancy control abilities through knowledge development and practical skills practice. During your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, you'll use PADI's Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight. Then you'll practice the fundamentals of peak performance buoyancy during two open water dives, including the buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, weight positioning for trim, streamlining and visualization.

What will I learn?

How to trim your scuba gear so you're perfectly balanced in the water

Nuances in determining weight so you're not too light nor too heavy by even a slight degree

How to streamline to save air and move smoothly through the water

How to hover effortlessly in both a vertical position and a horizontal position

How long will it take?

Two open water dives over 1 day

What's included?

The Peak Performance Buoyancy manual and dvd.

necessary for safe wreck diving. The course can be taken on a dive trip to some wrecks in the Sound of Mull. Please contact us for further details.

What will I learn?

The course covers the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving.

Use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels

Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures.

Techniques for diving exploring shipwrecks, and how to avoid common hazards

How to research and learn the background of your favorite wrecks

Wreck scuba diving equipment considerations

Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks

Experience in planning, organizing and making wreck dives

How long will it take?

Four open water dives over 2 days

What's included?

Wreck-Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert .

This course is designed to be an introduction to search and recovery diving and to help the student diver develop the necessary skills and knowledge for safe search and recovery diving.

What will I learn?

Search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and how to deal with potential problems

How to locate large and small objects using search patterns

How to use a lift bag and other recovery methods

Limited visibility search techniques

How long will it take?

Four open water dives over 2 days

What's included?

Search & Recovery Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert

Learn about night dive planning, equipment and navigation. Plus, see a whole new cast of animals that come out at night. A familiar dive site takes on a whole new dimension when you dive at night.

What will I learn?

Night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems

How to control your buoyancy at night

Entries, exits and underwater navigation at night

Nocturnal aquatic life, since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different

How long will it take?

Three open water dives over 2 days

What's included?

Night Diver Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert.

What you need to bring

Main and backup light (maybe hired)

Find your way safely around the underwater world. This course teaches the skills you will need to find your way and maximize your underwater time.

What will I learn?

Navigation patterns

Natural navigation (without a compass)

Compass navigation

How to ā€œmarkā€ or relocate a submerged object or position from the surface

Underwater map making

How to follow irregular courses with the Nav-Finder

Dive site relocation

How to estimate distance underwater

How long will it take?

Three open water dives over 1 or 2 days

What's included?

Underwater Navigator Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert

Learn how to safely plan multilevel dives using the wheel or dive computers. Maximise your bottom time and enjoy diving safely.

What will I learn?

Plan and execute multilevel dives (different depths on the same dive)

Back up your dive computer and plan multilevel dives

Maximize your no stop time

How long will it take?

Two open water dives

What's included?

Multilevel Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert.

What you need to bring

Dive Computer and / or wheel.

Ever wondered how those special underwater pictures you see in magazines are taken. This course can help you make the most of your underwater digital camera.

What will I learn?

How to choose the right underwater camera system for you

The PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly

The three primary principles for good underwater photos

How long will it take?

Two open water dives in one day

What's included?

Digital Underwater Photography Pack, which includes manual, video and log insert.

What you need to bring

Bring your own Underwater camera or one can be supplied for the day.