1. UCC Subaqua Introductory lecture 8 p.m. 2 October 2012

2. Welcome!

3. Séamus Ó Buadhacháin, DO

4. Who we are

5. UCC branch of CFT / CMAS 5+ active instructors 30+ active members 6.3 m 115 hp RIB 300 b compressor (up to 40% Nitrox)

6. What we do

7. Snorkel and SCUBA training SCUBA diving Free diving Underwater hockey

8. Who should join?

9. naturalists historians water babies people who want to have fun

10. Why dive with us?

11. We’re experienced

12. Why dive with us? We’re experienced We’re self-sufficient We offer value for money

13. Why dive with us? We’re experienced We’re self-sufficient We offer value for money

14. How to join

15. Joining the club Membership to P.E. Office Medical assessment Lectures start on 9 October

16. Medical assessment Checks CV/pulmonary health, etc. Your GP / Student Health can administer it Download from www.uccsubaqua.com

17. Diver training

18. Lectures Pool snorkel and SCUBA training Tuesday nights for approx. 10 weeks

19. Lectures cover Diving techniques Safety measures Underwater physics and physiology Equipment CPR Decompression theory...

20. In-water training involves Swimming competence test Use of snorkel and SCUBA equipment Finning techniques Methods of entry Snorkel diving Refitting equipment underwater...

21. The swim test

22. 1.Swim 8 lengths of the pool (any stroke) 2.Swim 2 lengths on your back 3.Hold your breath underwater for 30 seconds Tuesday 9 October 22.30

23. Certified divers

24. 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

25. What this costs

26. Start-up costs StudentsAlumni CFT membership (incl. insurance) €50€100 Equipment levy€50€100 Basic snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots) €100 CFT log book€35 Total€235€335

27. Running costs StudentsAlumni Equipment rental€0 Training€0 Compressor fills€0 Shore dives€0 Boat dives€15 / €10€15 / 10

28. What now?

29. Moneyto PE office by 9 October Lectures and pool sessions9 October onwards Medical assessmentby 29 October Snorkelling weekend2–4 November Pool SCUBA testmid-November Open-water Scuba diveslate January

30. The most important slide Lectures begin Tuesday 9 October Electrical Engineering 2 20.00

31. Where we dive

32. Dive sites 2011-2012 Cork Kinsale Clonakilty Baltimore Schull Mizen Head Crookhaven Castlegregory Tory Island Kilkee Costa Brava Red Sea

33. Frequently asked questions

34. Do I have to be able to swim? Yes

35. What certifications are recognised? PADI BSAC NAUI SSI IANTD SDI/TDI/ERDI IANTD... see http://www.diving.ie/scuba-diving/already-qualified/

36. What about spearfishing? We teach important snorkelling skills Spearfishing on SCUBA is illegal

37. Questions? @uccsubaqua http://www.facebook.com/groups/5995663394/ http://www.uccsubaqua.com/ subaqua@umail.ucc.ie