This is an exciting, dynamic recreation with loads of fun to be had by all.
The Instructors are competent in their teaching and their major role is putting your safety first - along with first-class quality, and especially service, these courses are both popular and can be scheduled in a manner to best suit your time.
Should you wish to make a provisional booking for a course, please use the "Contact Us" area of our web site to do this.
You are welcome to choose from either dive agency:
RAID (Recreational Association of International Divers) or PADI (Professional Association of International Divers).
RAID offers a full on-line eLearning system and exam to enjoy at home, followed by your in-water training with your RAID Instructor.
By the way - the RAID System of Education offers the following certification benefits: RAID Open Circuit Training which includes nitrox all in! OR….. RAID fully automatic rebreathers: certification includes training on RAID sport rebreathers and open circuit nitrox all in ONE course.
This adventure programme is designed to lead you step by step in your future exploration of our amazing underwater world. As an openwater diver you will savour every moment of weightless exhilaration, and you'll meet other adventurers who share you quest for unending excitement. This program will give you a certification to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18/20 metres anywhere in the world! Meet new people and have a great time.
RAID Level 1 Course - purchase your eLearning course on-line. Reading followed by on-line quizzes and exams (open book), then enjoy pool sessions and 4 open water dives with your RAID instructor. (www.DiveRaid.com). Certification includes nitrox with depth limit to 20 metres.
PADI - Enjoy lectures with your instructor, followed by pool sessions and 4 open water dives, depth limit 18 metres.
ADVANCED LEVEL 2 COURSE
This course will fine-tune your dive skills, by building your confidence as you explore our amazing shoal and reefs and experience the many special dive activities this program offers, taking you to new levels of excitement, and extending your dive limits to 30 metres.
RAID Level 2 Course - purchase your eLearning course on-line. Reading followed by on-line quizzes and exams (open book), then enjoy a pool session and 6 open water dives with your RAID instructor.
PADI - Enjoy short lectures, followed by 5 open water dives.
RESCUE LEVEL 3 COURSE
This is an important and crucial step in expanding a diver’s knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. This training is a prerequisite for all leadership training. (Divemaster and Instructor). This course is demanding and realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Interaction discussion, variety and flexibility are stressed during skills training. This unique course builds confidence and ability, providing the skills and knowledge to make you respond safely and efficiently to surface and underwater emergencies.
RAID Level 3 Course - purchase your eLearning course on-line. Reading followed by on-line quizzes and exams (open book), then enjoy pool sessions and 4 open water dives with your RAID instructor.
PADI - Enjoy lectures, followed by your open water dives.
SPECIALITY COURSES
Wreck Diver - enjoy the mystery diver and be one of the few to do a wreck penetration.
Deep diver - learn to dive safely up to 40 meters and visit areas other divers dream about.
Environment - a rewarding experience interacting with marine life and learning about our natural world.
Navigation - Hey, stop swimming around in circles and get rid of that disorientated feeling.
Peak Performance Buoyancy - dive like a pro and perfect your buoyancy.
Shark Awareness - for those who want to learn more about our underwater friends.
Videography - Make your movie underwater!
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (EFR)
EFR trains you in first aid and CPR and meets an important pre-requisite for the rescue diver course. This is lots of fun and one of the most rewarding courses you will do.
You will learn self-rescue and accident prevention and management. If you are looking to become a Divemaster you will need to do your medical course.
DIVEMASTER LEVEL 4 COURSE
Take your first step to expand your diving knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. The most fulfilling part of the course is learning to supervise dive activities while assisting with diver training. This is a leadership program where you confidence grows with every breath!
RAID Level 4 Divemaster Course - purchase your eLearning course on-line. Reading followed by on-line quizzes and exams (open book), then enjoy pool sessions and various open water dives with your RAID instructor. (More info on www.DiveRaid.com).
PADI - Enjoy lectures, followed by your in-water training dives - more info on request.
INSTRUCTOR
This rating sets you apart from the crowd!
TECHNICAL DIVE COURSES
[See our 'Technical Diving' section of our site]
These programs take divers beyond the bounds of conventional, recreational diving. The philosophies, and course goals directly address the more demanding and challenging nature of technical diving which involves hazards and greater risks than recreational diving. These courses are only for divers looking for the challenge and willing to accept the costs, risks, training, physical and psychological fitness that these programs demand.
PADI DIVE COURSE PRICES (Open Circuit)
REFRESHER - R 650 includes one dive DISCOVER SCUBA - R650 OPENWATER - R2770 (includes crewpak/manual, kit hire, dives) ADVANCED - R2750 EFR - R950 RESCUE - R1950 DIVE MASTER - R5200 (Including crewpak and 8 dives) SPECIALITIES - various - R1800 (including crewpak) INSTRUCTOR - Prices on request TECHNICAL courses - Prices on request
Please contact us for further details and our terms and conditions.
The members: Barry Coleman (Rebreather Instructor Trainer), and Celia Coleman (PADI MSDT Instructor #609688) together have many years of combined experience and instructing in the diving industry and can ensure that your diving experiences are safe, easy and fun!
Please read the NEWSLETTER to see when they are in South Africa, as they travel a lot during the year. Otherwise they will refer you to their "colleague" Dive Centre and instructors.
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