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Ben Panter
06-09-2006, 11:39
Hi Folks,

Two friends who are both (I think) PADI AOW want to do a quick refresher dive before they head out to the Maldives (yes, lucky for some, I know!). They've done a refresher in the pool but would like to get out for a real dive (and at least see what UK diving has to offer). Normally I would point them towards a club but I think they're much more inclined to warm water diving. This could all change of course...

Hence I'm looking for a nice dive centre, PADI or otherwise, that will both rent them the kit and provide a dive guide for a nice little trip out somewhere within a few hours drive of London. If they were in Scotland I'd be looking for somewhere along the lines of Puffin, an all in one venue with a good reputation for safety and efficiency (even if not particularly cheap).

Anyone fancy recommending a place?

Thanks in anticipation,

Ben

judithbodkin
06-09-2006, 17:07
Hi Ben

The Club I belong are based in the Medway Towns (Chatham/ Rochester) we are BSAC. But we also have
other guys from PADI & SAA in the branch.

We could do a refresher with them. Plus we also hire the kit. The only thing we don't hire out are semi's or drysuits.

How long ago did they last dive? Plus qualification are they?

The Club is approx 45 mins out of London. Then a further 45 mins to Dover. The Club has it's own RIB based in Dover Marina. Plus we could paired up with a buddy for the dive.

Plus have the use of a pool on a Monday night which we used for the Refresher.

Would this be of any use to you?

I have sent a PM to you as well.

Ben Panter
07-09-2006, 08:42
PM returned - thanks!

Big_Nige
07-09-2006, 09:43
I did my PADI OW with Blue Ocean Diving (http://www.blueoceandiving.co.uk/) in Maidstone - they do a lake dive every other weekend at Leybourne Lake (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.3122&lon=0.4505&scale=10000&icon=x). A bit warmer than the sea (19 degrees last weekend) and they are very friendly.

Nige

judithbodkin
07-09-2006, 15:43
I did my PADI OW with Blue Ocean Diving (http://www.blueoceandiving.co.uk/) in Maidstone - they do a lake dive every other weekend at Leybourne Lake (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.3122&lon=0.4505&scale=10000&icon=x). A bit warmer than the sea (19 degrees last weekend) and they are very friendly.

Nige

Hi Nigel

Were you over there last Saturday? We got there about 2pm. I was
diving with a guy from work who has just done his PADI Open Water.
Plus some guys from the Club.