Our ‘Try Dive’ is a great way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be shown how to use the equipment in a very safe controlled environment with a fully qualified BSAC instructor. Once in the diving pool the instructor will show you some simple skills which will allow you to control your buoyancy, to fin around the pool and move up & down effortlessly. Your instructor will have shown you some signals to use under water and will demonstrate certain skills which you can then try out for yourself when signaled to do so.
All our Try-Dive sessions take place at Putney Leisure Centre, where we have privately hired the diving pool for one hour each Tuesday from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.
The cost of the try-dive includes entrance to the pool, around one hours instruction from a BSAC qualified instructor and hire of the equipment and air needed for that session. If you subsequently decide Scuba diving is for you and you want to join the club then 50% of this ‘Try Dive fee’ is deducted from your joining fee.
‘You could really tell Nick knew his stuff
and his passion for the sport shone through’
What you need:
- You need to fill out this short medical declaration which says you are medically fit to dive and can swim.
- You need to pay your fee using the clubs banking details. See our costs page for the exact amount.
- On the day tell the people on reception you are here for a try dive with Putney Scuba Club (entrance is free for this session).
- You will need a swimming costume and ideally an old T-shirt which you are prepared to get wet (it stops the equipment chafing against skin).
- If you can get there early for your session and meet your instructor by the poolside.
- It is important that you listen closely to your instructor and wait for their guide before entering or leaving the water.
- If you have any concerns please chat to your instructor. These sessions are tailored to you and you will only be asked to do tasks you are comfortable with.
‘The instructors were great and it was
definitely value for money, couldn’t ask for more
For some people this session can be life-changing and you may want immediately to carry on with your training to become a fully qualified diver. If so please contact the club and once your membership has been authorised you will be put onto a schedule to begin training as an Ocean Diver. Perhaps even more importantly you will have access to all the benefits from joining a Putney BSAC club and meet a community of divers from all walks of life.
