UCC SubaquaIntroductory 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• 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 test1. 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 costsStudents Alumni

CFT membership(incl. insurance)

€50 €100

Equipment levy €50 €100Basic snorkelling gear

(mask, snorkel, fins, boots)

€100 €100

CFT log book €35 €35

Total €235 €335

Running costsStudents 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 OctoberLectures and pool sessions 9 October onwardsMedical assessment by 29 OctoberSnorkelling weekend 2–4 NovemberPool SCUBA test mid-NovemberOpen-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/subaqua@umail.ucc.ie