‘Diver Made’
Some of you might remember our ‘Make Me a Diver’ competition, which took place earlier this year. The prize for the winner was an opportunity to undertake their PADI Openwater… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Photo Enthusiasts
Saturday and Sunday last saw five photography enthusiasts participate in our PADI Digital Underwater Photo Specialty. Each student had their own objectives on coming to the course; some wanted to… Read more »
The Weekend’s Dive Safari
Last weekend also saw an Island Safari take place. Rain did not deter visits to firm favourites off Inis Turk and Inis Boffin. Sunday’s dives were at Carraig Coischeim and… Read more »
Courses News from the Weekend
We remain busy teaching the range of PADI dive courses. The weekend past saw an Advanced Openwater course, and a Drysuit Specialty take place. Our three Advanced Openwater students benefited… Read more »
Say Cheese!
Our 2010 Photo Competition has already seen some lovely entries. With a prize fund in excess of €3,000 and generous sponsorship from SCUBAPRO, Suunto, Fourth Element, Oonas Divers, Renvyle House… Read more »
Courses Galore
The high summer means training takes place almost every day at Scubadive West. Today (Monday) saw us conducting Snorkelling Camp for Kids, Discover Scubadiving both morning and afternoon and a… Read more »
Boating Adventures
The past few days have seen plenty of boat diving activity at Scubadive West. Indeed, the weekend started early for those who dived on Friday with us. Saturday morning saw… Read more »
Newly Qualified Openwater Divers
We are in the middle of high season, and diving every day. Friday last saw four newly qualified PADI Openwater Divers earn their stripes. Congratulations to Matthew Buckley, Shane Mannion, Ronan… Read more »
SCUBAPRO Days 2010 Video
Victor Karu, videographer, was commissioned by SCUBAPRO to film Ireland’s 2010 SCUBAPRO Diving Days at Scubadive West. Here is the finished product. Good work Victor. Those of you who attended… Read more »
Contingency Measures
Windswept, wave weary and weather bound…all words to describe Saturday of last weekend’s Island Dive Safari. Unfortunately, strong winds and big swell really limited the dive sites available on Saturday…. Read more »