GLUG is a Dive Club, rather than a Dive School, but because of the rising number of training enquiries, we have now appointed two committee members to help you to find the right training. Although their role is aimed at new divers, qualified divers are also welcome to ask for information about further qualifications – just email Ian & Martin: .
GLUG welcomes members from all diving organisations, although the majority of our members seem to be either PADI or BSAC qualified. We therefore aim to offer easier access to training with these two organisations, however we can also offer advice about training with other organisations such as NAUI, SSI, and SAA as well as transitioning between agencies.
As a comparison, we’ve put together this table summarising the two main training agencies:
PADI
BSAC
Training
Through individual PADI Instructors or through a PADI school. Short courses over two or three days. Specialist qualifications may take longer. Courses can be taken over a time scale to suit student.
Mainly club-based over several weeks
Membership Fees
None
£45.50 to Central organisation, plus local club fee (£5 for Dorothy Divers – most clubs charge much more!) You also have to be a GLUG member (additional £10)
Courses
Pay for each course
Instruction is free – just pay for trainer’s and own expenses (e.g. pool fees, air fills, transport to Open Water sites), plus course materials (£30)
Time Frame
Qualification possible within 5 days
Can take a couple of weeks, or considerably longer, depending on the club.
Location
UK or overseas (or a combination: Theory in UK, Dives overseas)
All training takes place in UK or can take place at a BSAC school overseas
Training with GLUG
Flexible courses can be completed over a weekend or split over several days if time is an issue.Weekends/mid week trips available; annual training holidays – subject to demand
Training with Dorothy Divers – GLUG’s own branch of BSAC
Training Trips
Date
Location
Places Left
Organiser
Cost
Deposit
Required Experience
Booking Status
Actions
4th & 5th September 2010
Open Water Course, Part 1
London: Camberwell & Streatham
6 of 6
smokiejoe
£249
£60
None
form
Description
Diving Conditions
This is the first part of the first PADI diving course. You will be sent a manual to read through and a DVD to watch, along with some simple quizzes to help you learn the basic theory of diving.
We then spend part of the first day in the comfort of my home, talking through the theory, consolidating what you’ve already learned, getting a feel for the kit and working through any problems you may have with the theory. There is a quick test, then it’s off to the pool to put it all into practice.
All skills are demonstrated and practiced in shallow water first (water you can stand up in). Once you’re happy with those skills we then move to the deeper end of the pool and put those skills into practice in deeper water.
At the end of the second day, once the skills have been completed, you can then choose to complete the course in the UK or travel abroad and complete the course elsewhere. PADI courses are transferable and recognised throughout the world, so the choice is yours! GLUG also offers training in Malta and a few other select destinations for those not so keen on UK diving! ;-)
The cost of the course includes your course materials, diving manual, DVD, log book, Electronic Dive planner, the cost of the dives and kit hire. There are no additional costs, other than transport to and from the training sites. Car sharing can be arranged.
In GLUG we like to train in small groups so no-one feels rushed and we are able to give you all our full attention.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a line.
A tropically warm, unchlorinated swimming Pool
Angela Parker
18th & 19th September
Open Water Course, Part 1
London: Camberwell & Streatham
6 of 6
smokiejoe
£249
£60
form
Description
Diving Conditions
This is the first part of the first PADI diving course. You will be sent a manual to read through and a DVD to watch, along with some simple quizzes to help you learn the basic theory of diving.
We then spend part of the first day in the comfort of my home, talking through the theory, consolidating what you’ve already learned, getting a feel for the kit and working through any problems you may have with the theory. There is a quick test, then it’s off to the pool to put it all into practice.
All skills are demonstrated and practiced in shallow water first (water you can stand up in). Once you’re happy with those skills we then move to the deeper end of the pool and put those skills into practice in deeper water.
At the end of the second day, once the skills have been completed, you can then choose to complete the course in the UK or travel abroad and complete the course elsewhere. PADI courses are transferable and recognised throughout the world, so the choice is yours! GLUG also offers training in Malta and a few other select destinations for those not so keen on UK diving! ;-)
The cost of the course includes your course materials, diving manual, DVD, log book, Electronic Dive planner, the cost of the dives and kit hire. There are no additional costs, other than transport to and from the training sites. Car sharing can be arranged.
In GLUG we like to train in small groups so no-one feels rushed and we are able to give you all our full attention.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to drop me a line.
A tropically warm, unchlorinated swimming Pool
12/12/2011
[THIS TRIP DOES NOT EXIST - TESTING PURPOSES ONLY]THE SOUTHERN RED SEA
33 of 44
Mark
£0
£0
PADI Advanced
form
Description
Diving Conditions
[THIS TRIP DOES NOT EXIST - TESTING PURPOSES ONLY]
Exciting diving around the amazing reefs of The Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinestone. Beautiful coral walls dropping off into the blue with regular sightings of pelagics and sharks. 6 days liveaboard on board Blue Seas.
[THIS TRIPS DOES NOT EXIST - TESTING PURPOSES ONLY]
Diving in 28 degrees to depths of 30m with some currents, although generally manageable.
GLUG is a Dive Club, rather than a Dive School, but because of the rising number of training enquiries, we have now appointed two committee members to help you to find the right training. Although their role is aimed at new divers, qualified divers are also welcome to ask for information about further qualifications – just email Ian & Martin: .
