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Christmas Opening Hours

4/12/2019

 
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24th December: 12:00 - 16:00
Christmas Eve:  10:00 -12:00
THEN CLOSED UNTIL 
Saturday 4th January 10:00
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Atomic Aquatics - Hose Recall

29/11/2019

 
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Atomic Aquatics has learned of an issue that may affect low pressure rubber hoses rendering them unsafe for use.  

Atomic Aquatics : Statement

​At Atomic Aquatics, your safety is our top priority, that is why we are proactively replacing any hose that falls within the scope of this issue.


All rubber hoses, whether sold separately or attached to regulators, that were produced between July of 2017 through February of 2019 are part of this replacement program.

It is of the utmost importance that if you have an Atomic Aquatics low-pressure hose with the date stamps D0717, D0817, D0917, D1017, D1117, D1217, D0118, D0218, D0318, D0418, D0518, D0718, D0918, D1018, D1118, AA119, or AA219 that the hose be quarantined and replaced as soon as possible. See images below for example of date stamp. This notice applies to all Atomic Aquatics low-pressure hoses with the affected date stamps, whether purchased separately or as part of a regulator and/or safe-second.

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If you are affected by this recall, then get in touch

Enriched Air Speciality

29/11/2019

 
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So, with the water temperatures dropping you might be considering hanging up your dive equipment until next year or you might be planning your holidays or just generally dreaming about diving.

After all the Enriched Air Speciality is a dry course, so can easily be completed over the winter months AND it counts as:-
  • ONE of your Adventure dives towards your Advanced Open Water certification; AND
  • ​ONE of your specialities towards Master Scuba Diver
Why should I complete the Enriched Air Speciality?  ​Well its all explained in our article here
and who would not want longer bottom times?
And if that does not tempt you then how about this?
Complete your Enriched Air Speciality with us here at Dive Rutland BEFORE the 31st January and for a combined package price could become the proud owner of an Aqualung i300c or Aqualung i20oc​
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Enriched Air Speciality with Aqualung i300c - £299*
Our normal price would be: £357


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Enriched Air Speciality with Aqualung i200c - £360*
Our normal price would be: £439

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  1. The i200c & i300c have Bluetooth that connects wirelessly to the free DiverLog+ app using a smartphone. Wirelessly interact with the i200C and i300c via the latest Bluetooth Smart technology Remotely control all your settings, view Log and Profile data, add location, notes and other details, as well as store and share photos and videos of your dive
  2. 4 operating modes. Air, Nitrox, Gauge (with run timer), and Free Dive (tracks calculations to allow unrestricted switching between Dive and Free)
  3. User-changeable standard battery and data retention. Uses globally available standard batteries found at supermarkets and drugstores. Maintains settings and calculations between battery changes
  4. Switch between Nitrox mixes. 2 Mixes up to 100% O2 with no restriction on i100 3 Mixes on the i200c and i300
  5. Stylish and simple to use. Designed for the recreational diver to make the complex simple
So, come on... what is stopping you?  Contact the shop and get yourself booked in

*no other discounts will be applied

New Seals joined the PADI Family

28/11/2019

 
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It has been a busy week of training with Tracey attending a two-day Mental Health First Aid Course for first aiders and becoming an EFR Mental Health Awareness Instructor all following a busy weekend for certifications. 

​Saturday night we congratulated three new PADI Seal’s as they finished their final aqua mission before going to open water where two of our students completed their open water and drysuit certifications. 


In the pool, our Seals demonstrated mastery of their skills and worked on their neutral buoyancy while playing some games afterwards. They are ready and excited to begin their speciality aqua missions during our next PADI Master seal program! We will have mini wreck divers that are able to survey without crashing in to the ‘wreck’ in the pool.

Despite the cold water at Stoney Cove, yes winter is truly upon us, our Open Water students did exceptionally well this weekend. During the mask remove and replace skill, one student lost their buoyancy but positively handled, correcting himself with his mask off, with no panic. It is truly incredible to see a new diver handling themselves so confidently in the water.

We start all of our students swimming, no kneeling in the pool. As a result, from day one they are diving and it gives them confidence with their own skills that make our days in open water easy. If you want to learn more about how you can use positive coaching and natural buoyancy, contact the shop today and ask about our upcoming Coaching Academy days.

Sustainability - What is it?

19/11/2019

 
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Today's question is ​Sustainability - What is it?

It is defined as avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Maintaining an ecological balance is important to me as not only a diver, but it is hugely important for the future of the planet. I know a bit drastic but is it?
I gave up single use plastics some time ago, unfortunately I have had to let some packaging back in to my life because it was taking a lot of time to do my shopping and it was draining. I still wanted to do my part so when it was time to replace my Fourth Element Xenos wetsuit, I was struggling with what would happen to it. Sending another wetsuit to landfill was something that I could not accept. 

One dive in the Red Sea on one of our Dive Rutland Club Trips, I brought back a large amount of fishing line and marine plastic -  something we encourage all of our divers and club members to do as part of being a 100% Project Aware Dive Centre.

​In a Dive Against Debris post, I shamelessly asked if Fourth Element could use it to make my new wetsuit. They never responded, but Aqua Lung did.
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Luckily, my Xenos wetsuit held on until my trip to Roots Red Sea last April. While there, I knew that I could not possibly keep this wetsuit it was time to move on, I asked if there was anything that they could do with it and the Dugong hunter said that they shared their old wetsuits with the local fisherman. So, I left behind my faded, breaking wetsuit knowing that a new one was coming. My wetsuit is now being used to keep a fisherman warm while they catch fish using a line and reel. I am hoping that it is sustainable fish that they keep and sell, but at least I know that my wetsuit did not just go straight to landfill.
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I received my wetsuit a few weeks ago, yes I know it is November, but we got busy and ordering the new wetsuit sort of fell to the wayside.  It joined me in the pool for a scouts discover diving night, and while there was all the usual first dive in a new wetsuit struggles, it is incredibly comfortable, reduces water transfer through it keeping you nice and warm! 
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I was fortunate to receive the Bali wetsuit from Aqua Lung and a Huge Thank you to Aqua Lung.

I do not tend to do a lot of research on the materials of my diving equipment. It is one of the things I accept that will likely not be eco friendly, my wetsuit is no different. When I received my Bali wetsuit the tag attached led me to do a bit of research. I have now learned that neoprene does not have to be made from petroleum products and this one is in fact made of limestone neoprene. While that means it still uses natural resources, the reserve used by Sheico who provides Aqua Lung with material will supply limestone for the next 3000 years. This is a bit easier to cope with than looking at our limited petroleum reserves, and it allows us the time to find another, more sustainable alternative. In addition, the limestone neoprene offers less water migration due to the less permeable membrane making it a warmer suit. There is a downside here, to achieve this effect, the neoprene cells are filled with nitrogen, this could explain why I felt a tad bit floaty in the pool but now that I know, it just means I need to add some weight! There is more natural stretch which makes it easier to don and doff the wetsuit. And best of all for those holiday travellers, it is significantly lighter in weight, even when wet it does not feel nearly as heavy as my other 3mm wetsuits. 
  • It is impermeable
  • It is lighter in weight
  • It is warmer
  • It is more durable
  • It is stretchy
If you are looking for a nice, eco-friendly option, the Bali seems to fit the bill for a cost effective suit. Why not stop in to the shop and talk about all of your options before you head off to enjoy some warm water diving!
Written by Bridget Weid: Dive Rutland Eco conscience 

Final Project 2019....

14/11/2019

 
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There were a couple of moments this afternoon, where it was very interesting watching the lorry reverse in and place our new classroom (or should that be new to us but under the mantra - reduce, recycle, reuse... its a recycled unit)

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And we are in position....

A few more phases to the project and we will be looking 'pretty' for the new year

Final Project 2019 - continues

14/11/2019

 
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Umm.. will it actually get into our yard

November Scuba Diver ready for collection

14/11/2019

 
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The latest FREE edition of Scuba Diver magazine is available in the shop now, with articles on diving in Bermuda, Grenada, Indonesia and all the usual features and latest dive news. 
So pop in and collect your FREE copy

Nassington and Kings Cliffe Cubs

11/11/2019

 
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Just a few pictures from our Saturday pool session with Nassington and Kings Cliffe Cubs.

If you would like your group to "Discover Scuba" or undertake a team building exercise then contact us to arrange

Final Project of 2019

5/11/2019

 
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Was asked the other day what I was going to do with this weeks day off (the first in seven weeks!).  

Well it isn't what I thought as the final project of 2019 has now been brought forward.
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So its going to be spent working in this area of the car-park.  Preparation work needs to be complete by Thursday 14th November

Once this part of the project done... just watch the inside of the dive centre for changes!
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