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UCC Subaqua
Introductory lecture8 p.m.
2 October 2012
Welcome!
Welcome!
Séamus Ó Buadhacháin, DO
Who we are
Who we are
• UCC branch of CFT / CMAS• 5+ active instructors• 30+ active members• 6.3 m 115 hp RIB• 300 b compressor (up to 40% Nitrox)
What we do
What we do
• Snorkel and SCUBA training• SCUBA diving• Free diving• Underwater hockey
Who should join?
Who should join?
• naturalists• historians• water babies• people who want to
have fun
Why dive with us?
Why dive with us?
• We’re experienced
Why dive with us?
• We’re experienced• We’re self-sufficient• We offer value for money
Why dive with us?
• We’re experienced• We’re self-sufficient• We offer value for money
How to join
Joining the club
• Membership to P.E. Office• Medical assessment• Lectures start on 9 October
Medical assessment
• Checks CV/pulmonary health, etc.• Your GP / Student Health can
administer it• Download from
www.uccsubaqua.com
Diver training
Diver training
• Lectures• Pool snorkel and SCUBA training• Tuesday nights for approx. 10
weeks
Lectures cover
• Diving techniques• Safety measures• Underwater
physics and physiology
• Equipment
• CPR• Decompression
theory• ...
In-water training involves
• Swimming competence test
• Use of snorkel and SCUBA equipment
• Finning techniques• Methods of entry
• Snorkel diving• Refitting equipment
underwater• ...
The swim test
The swim test
1. Swim 8 lengths of the pool (any stroke)
2. Swim 2 lengths on your back3. Hold your breath underwater for 30
secondsTuesday 9 October 22.30
Certified divers
Certified divers
• We welcome divers from other agencies• Crossover policy in place• Medical assessment, membership, etc. are
the same as for new trainees• Download application form from
www.uccsubaqua.com
What this costs
Start-up costs
Students Alumni
CFT membership(incl. insurance)
€50 €100
Equipment levy €50 €100
Basic snorkelling gear(mask, snorkel, fins, boots)
€100 €100
CFT log book €35 €35
Total €235 €335
Running costs
Students Alumni
Equipment rental €0 €0
Training €0 €0
Compressor fills €0 €0
Shore dives €0 €0
Boat dives €15 / €10 €15 / 10
What now?
What now?
Money to PE office by 9 October
Lectures and pool sessions 9 October onwards
Medical assessment by 29 October
Snorkelling weekend 2–4 November
Pool SCUBA test mid-November
Open-water Scuba dives late January
The most important slide
• Lectures begin Tuesday 9 October• Electrical Engineering 2• 20.00
Where we dive
Dive sites 2011-2012
• Cork• Kinsale• Clonakilty• Baltimore• Schull• Mizen Head
• Crookhaven• Castlegregory• Tory Island• Kilkee• Costa Brava• Red Sea
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be able to swim?
Yes
What certifications are recognised?
• PADI• BSAC• NAUI• SSI• IANTD
• SDI/TDI/ERDI• IANTD• ...
see http://www.diving.ie/scuba-diving/already-qualified/
What about spearfishing?
• We teach important snorkelling skills• Spearfishing on SCUBA is illegal
Questions?
@uccsubaquahttp://www.facebook.com/groups/5995663394/http://www.uccsubaqua.com/[email protected]
