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UCC Subaqua

UCC Subaqua. Introductory lecture 8 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.

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UCC Subaqua

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  1. UCC Subaqua Introductory lecture 8 p.m. 2 October 2012

  2. Welcome!

  3. Welcome! Séamus Ó Buadhacháin, DO

  4. Who we are

  5. 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)

  6. What we do

  7. What we do • Snorkel and SCUBA training • SCUBA diving • Free diving • Underwater hockey

  8. Who should join?

  9. Who should join? • naturalists • historians • water babies • people who want to have fun

  10. Why dive with us?

  11. Why dive with us? • We’re experienced

  12. Why dive with us? • We’re experienced • We’re self-sufficient • We offer value for money

  13. Why dive with us? • We’re experienced • We’re self-sufficient • We offer value for money

  14. How to join

  15. Joining the club • Membership to P.E. Office • Medical assessment • Lectures start on 9 October

  16. Medical assessment • Checks CV/pulmonary health, etc. • Your GP / Student Health can administer it • Download from www.uccsubaqua.com

  17. Diver training

  18. Diver training • Lectures • Pool snorkel and SCUBA training • Tuesday nights for approx. 10 weeks

  19. Lectures cover • Diving techniques • Safety measures • Underwater physics and physiology • Equipment • CPR • Decompression theory • ...

  20. In-water training involves • Swimming competence test • Use of snorkel and SCUBA equipment • Finning techniques • Methods of entry • Snorkel diving • Refitting equipment underwater • ...

  21. The swim test

  22. The swim test • Swim 8 lengths of the pool (any stroke) • Swim 2 lengths on your back • Hold your breath underwater for 30 seconds Tuesday 9 October 22.30

  23. Certified divers

  24. 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

  25. What this costs

  26. Start-up costs

  27. Running costs

  28. What now?

  29. What now?

  30. The most important slide • Lectures begin Tuesday 9 October • Electrical Engineering 2 • 20.00

  31. Where we dive

  32. Dive sites 2011-2012 • Cork • Kinsale • Clonakilty • Baltimore • Schull • Mizen Head • Crookhaven • Castlegregory • Tory Island • Kilkee • Costa Brava • Red Sea

  33. Frequently asked questions

  34. Do I have to be able to swim? Yes

  35. What certifications are recognised? • PADI • BSAC • NAUI • SSI • IANTD • SDI/TDI/ERDI • IANTD • ... see http://www.diving.ie/scuba-diving/already-qualified/

  36. What about spearfishing? • We teach important snorkelling skills • Spearfishing on SCUBA is illegal

  37. Questions? • @uccsubaqua • http://www.facebook.com/groups/5995663394/ • http://www.uccsubaqua.com/ • subaqua@umail.ucc.ie

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