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HU1 Diver

02-09-2010, 16:08

Hello

I'm trying to source an accredited snorkelling course in the Hull and East Yorkshire region. Most BSAC and SAA clubs do not accommodate snorkellers (probably because scuba has become so accessible). I'm an adult and for most other adults snorkelling is below them.

I've received offers to take me snorkelling in the past, but thereafter these offers have been withdrawn due to my lack of formal training. There are snorkelling lessons available at Driffield Sport Centre, but they rarely run these infrequent BSAC accredited courses.

Any suggestions are welcome. I'm also looking for other snorkellers in the region to share the experience and half the risk. I think the problem is that while popular with a select few, we snorkellers or wannabe snorkellers are few in number - too few to establish or formalise a club.

I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

Phil from Hull

Steve Capes

02-09-2010, 22:25

s k pond builder

19-09-2010, 19:50

hi phil i think were in the same position im only up the road near beverley and would love to get into snorkelling ihave all the gear but no idea and no mates would be great to have a chat see what we can find out cheers shaun http://www.skporter.co.uk

Drew MacIver

25-09-2010, 13:43

Hi Phil,
I believe you have already been in touch with my wife, as regards Snorkel training with Scarborough Sub Aqua Club, the new try snorkels start in November, Hope to see you there,

Hi Shaun,
You are more than welcome to come along to the try snorkels in November with Scarborough Sub Aqua Club (BSAC 83), with a view to starting training with us,
You can PM me for more details, you can find more details about the club at http://www.scarboroughsubaquaclub.net

We are a friendly bunch of Snorkelers who take our fun seriously ( lol) and always have time for new members, we have regular trips out and nights out to match, as well as club holidays snorkeling (sometimes we even allow the divers to go with us, lol).
Although we are based in Scarborough, we snorkel up and down the coast regularly and inland as well.

Drew

Karl-T

13-11-2010, 15:30

Hi Phil

I have sent you a PM with my contact details - if you get in touch I can help point you to people who I hope will be able to help you.

Best regards,
Steve

Steve Capes, BSAC Yorkshire Regional Coach

hi steve if the new sylabus is coming in why bother with snorkeling and new members.

diving officer , OWSI:(