New Diver.....!

dubliner24

Hey folks
Just got back from Lanzorote having completed my PADI open water diver course.
I'd really like to dive here (although i've heard the conditions are far less welcoming!!)
Anyone know of any good clubs in the dublin area?
Cheers

Peace

If its CFT clubs you are looking to join then have a look in the sticky's at the top of the board or check out www.scubaireland.com

Congrats on the OW dude....

dubliner24

that's great man, Cheers

GP

If you're looking for a good bargain on Dive Acc. have a look at my posting in this forum. Only used twice and I'm selling because I cannot take part in the sport anymore.

GP

dubliner24

will do GP cheers.
just wanna find out about clubs....fees.....etc before i start buying my own stuff.
any info on clubs in the dublin area?

donny

Probably a good idea to email the relevant RDO (Regional Dive Officer).
They should be able to point you in the right direction

http://www.scubaireland.com/dublin_north.htm
http://www.scubaireland.com/dublin_south.htm

dubliner24

thats a good one donny, cheers.
I've been givin the number for the Aer Lingus Divers.
Anyone know anything about them? Friendly?????!!

Peace

I met 2 of them there last weekend diving up in Malin Head. Grand fella's. Can't remember names now though.

dubliner24

sounds good, guess i'll givem a bell so......
how's the diving up there dude?
do all clubs require you to have your own gear?

Peace

dubliner24 wrote:

sounds good, guess i'll givem a bell so......
how's the diving up there dude?
do all clubs require you to have your own gear?

The diving up there is class. however i am mainly interested in the wreck diving and it often leads me to 55m and further down.

However I am reliably informed that the scenic diving up there can be done at any depth and is extremely interesting!

Regards clubs requiring you to have your own gear... i don't really know. i've never joined a CFT club.

g'em

dubliner24 wrote:

thats a good one donny, cheers.
I've been givin the number for the Aer Lingus Divers.
Anyone know anything about them? Friendly?????!!

know somone who's dived with them for years, loves the club. quite big tho' so might help to know someone when u try to join..

SteM

dubliner24 wrote:

Hey folks
Just got back from Lanzorote having completed my PADI open water diver course.
I'd really like to dive here (although i've heard the conditions are far less welcoming!!)
Anyone know of any good clubs in the dublin area?
Cheers

As a matter of interest who did you train with in Lanzarote? We just got back from there last weekend where my missus completed her PADI open water course and she's in the exact same position as you. She seemed to love every minute of it out there but it did take up 2 full days and 3 half days of the holiday!

I'll point her the the scubaireland.com website and let her work from there.

dubliner24

heya doin, i trained with a place called MA Diving in Pto Del Carmen. really cool over there!!!
cant wait to do it over here..... its pretty expensive though!!!
Let me know how u get on....