FAQ's
Have some questions? Want to find out more about Scuba Diving?
Check out our FAQ's and their answers below. If you can't find the answer please contact us and we'd be happy to help. Don't forget to follow us on social media links below for more information too!
Q - I'm interested in learning to dive but don't want to commit to a full course until i'm sure I like it - do you do try dive sessions, how much are they and when do you run them?
A - Our Try Dive sessions take place every Thursday evening when we're in the pool and costs £25 per person. They're a great idea to see what diving's all about and you'll be surprised at how quickly you become comfortable underwater
Q - I recently completed a Discover Scuba Diving course on holiday and want to do it more seriously - what's the next step?
A - Your next step is the PADI Open Water Diver Course. This qualifies you to dive with a buddy to 18 metres.
Q - How big are the classes?
A - Our group sizes are typically no larger than 4 in a group - if we have a group starting then we would keep those together in their own group.
Q - What do I need to begin the course?
A - All equipment and materials are included in the cost of the course so you need nothing extra to start. Eventually you will find that you want to acquire a full set of scuba kit, but you don't need to buy everything new all at once.
Q -How old do you have to be to do a course?
A - You have to be a minimum of 10 years old to enrol on the Open Water Diver course - there is no maximum age as long as you are fit and healthy. The PADI Seal Team programme is available for age 8 upwards and is a pool based programme.
Q - How long does it take to learn to dive?
A - We aim to complete the Open Water course in 7 weeks - this includes 6 pool sessions (2 hours per session) followed by an Open Water weekend. However if you're not ready at the end of the 6 weeks to go into open water we will offer 1 additional pool session free of charge and then charge a small additional fee for each extra pool session to cover your tuition.
Q - I'm doing the open water bit at Stoney Cove, what's it like, it's a quarry isn't it?
A - Stoney Cove was a quarry, but it's now one of the busiest inland diving destinations in Europe. It has changing facilities, toilet facilities and showers, a bar, restaurant and a shop; in fact it spoils divers with the facilities and makes diving very straightforward.
Q - When I get to the pool on the first day what will I need?
A - All you need to bring is a swimming costume, towel, a sense of humour and a willingness to have fun. The School provides everything you will need, all the kit, the instruction and most importantly air.
Q - Do I have to be a confident swimmer to take part in a scuba diving class?
A - Whilst you don't have to be a strong swimmer you need to be happy in water and be able to swim 200m in any stroke and tread water for 10 minutes before certification as an Open Water Diver.
Q - I wear contact lenses - would that be a problem?
A - Not at all. Many divers wear contact lenses and basically for any mask skills you can close your eyes!
Check out our FAQ's and their answers below. If you can't find the answer please contact us and we'd be happy to help. Don't forget to follow us on social media links below for more information too!
Q - I'm interested in learning to dive but don't want to commit to a full course until i'm sure I like it - do you do try dive sessions, how much are they and when do you run them?
A - Our Try Dive sessions take place every Thursday evening when we're in the pool and costs £25 per person. They're a great idea to see what diving's all about and you'll be surprised at how quickly you become comfortable underwater
Q - I recently completed a Discover Scuba Diving course on holiday and want to do it more seriously - what's the next step?
A - Your next step is the PADI Open Water Diver Course. This qualifies you to dive with a buddy to 18 metres.
Q - How big are the classes?
A - Our group sizes are typically no larger than 4 in a group - if we have a group starting then we would keep those together in their own group.
Q - What do I need to begin the course?
A - All equipment and materials are included in the cost of the course so you need nothing extra to start. Eventually you will find that you want to acquire a full set of scuba kit, but you don't need to buy everything new all at once.
Q -How old do you have to be to do a course?
A - You have to be a minimum of 10 years old to enrol on the Open Water Diver course - there is no maximum age as long as you are fit and healthy. The PADI Seal Team programme is available for age 8 upwards and is a pool based programme.
Q - How long does it take to learn to dive?
A - We aim to complete the Open Water course in 7 weeks - this includes 6 pool sessions (2 hours per session) followed by an Open Water weekend. However if you're not ready at the end of the 6 weeks to go into open water we will offer 1 additional pool session free of charge and then charge a small additional fee for each extra pool session to cover your tuition.
Q - I'm doing the open water bit at Stoney Cove, what's it like, it's a quarry isn't it?
A - Stoney Cove was a quarry, but it's now one of the busiest inland diving destinations in Europe. It has changing facilities, toilet facilities and showers, a bar, restaurant and a shop; in fact it spoils divers with the facilities and makes diving very straightforward.
Q - When I get to the pool on the first day what will I need?
A - All you need to bring is a swimming costume, towel, a sense of humour and a willingness to have fun. The School provides everything you will need, all the kit, the instruction and most importantly air.
Q - Do I have to be a confident swimmer to take part in a scuba diving class?
A - Whilst you don't have to be a strong swimmer you need to be happy in water and be able to swim 200m in any stroke and tread water for 10 minutes before certification as an Open Water Diver.
Q - I wear contact lenses - would that be a problem?
A - Not at all. Many divers wear contact lenses and basically for any mask skills you can close your eyes!