learn to dive

Our Mission

Whether you are a complete beginner, or you have tried diving on holiday, or have already qualified with another diving organisation then Arnewood Divers have a solution for you.

We are a non-commercial dive club and all our instructors teach because they love diving and want you to love diving too. None of our instructors get any financial reward for their efforts and give up their time willingly, all they request in return is that you are committed to learning and proactive in wanting to dive regularly.

For all courses you will be expected to own your own mask, fins and snorkel; we are more than happy to offer advice on these items before you buy. The remaining scuba gear required to complete your pool training can be loaned to you at NO EXTRA COST. You will be expected to purchase your own equipment as you progress in your training, repeated use of familiar equipment will bring greater confidence in your ability.

Beginner?

If you need to start from the beginning, we can help. For a taster we offer a Try Dive, this will give you a feel of what it's all about click here for more details.

For those of you who are ready to start their dive career we offer a comprehensive starter dive program in the shape of the Open Water Diver course click here for more details.

Training starts safely in a pool environment.

Already qualified?

If you already posses a diving qualification then our Arnewood Divers club can offer you a regular program of dives. Click the Continuation link to find out more or click here.

Will you be in safe hands?

Of course! We can boast a large number of qualified instructors with many years diving and instructing experience. In fact the average length of time each of our instructors have been bringing on new divers is over ten years, so you can be assured you will be looked after by a professional capable team.

Club boat The Flyer departing our home port

Interested in Snorkelling?

If you fancy diving but are not quite old enough, or if you are fed up of being a diving widow, then why not try snorkelling? Our snorkelling course will take you through some theory and gently on into pool training, leading into open water diving; it's also a great way of keeping fit. If you want our training can take you right through to being a snorkel instructor, which is a great start for any future diving career! Find more details under the Snorkeller link or click here.

Pool Training

All our pool training, and try dives come to that, are held at the Two-Riversmeet centre in Christchurch. We hold pool sessions on Wednesday evenings from 8pm till 9pm (September till March only).

Socialising

We meet every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Nelson PH in Mudeford from 9PM onwards.