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SSI Master Explorers Speciality Sessons - Oakham

SSI Master Explorers Speciality Sessons - Oakham

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  • All Course Materials and Certification
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SSI Master Explorer Speciality Sessions

The SSI Explorer programme provides that along with the enthusiasm of the Dive Rutland dive professionals. Life is about adventures and experiences after all.

Course Overview

During the Master Explorer speciality sessions, you will continue to join Emma and Nico on their underwater adventures, combined with the guidance and supervision of our wonderful, highly qualified SSI Explorer Instructors.

What Do I need to Start?

What Will I do?

Choose your specialities and book your sessions in (price is per session).  The dates for the sessions are in the calendar - Oakham two specialities per session.

On completion of each session subject to meeting all the performance requirement the specialities will be achieved as you move through the various explorer awards.

  • Speciality Explorer will be awarded after Scuba Explorer and 2 other specialities earned
  • Advanced Explorer will be awared after Scuba Explorer and 4 other specialities earned
  • Master Explorer will be awarded after Scuba Explorer, Rescue Explorer and 4 other specialities earned

What are the benefits of the SSI Explorer?

  • Helps children learn responsibility.
  • Teaches children about the aquatic environment.
  • Is a fun pool-only experience.
  • Is conducted by certified, trained SSI Professionals.
  • In addition to having fun the SSI Explorers adventures will enable young water lovers to acquire maturity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility.

Materials

Our explorers already have their manuals to continue working through and logging their dives in as these were issued at the start of Snorkel and Scuba Explorers

How Long Does it Take?

There are over 14 different specialities to choose from and more being added, so much to choose from or just do them all!.  Each session with us you will cover two specialities.

See the published calendar to choose which specialities and dates to attend, but you do need to book in (calendar can be downloaded here)

On your chosen speciality day, you will meet your SSI Dive Professional at the dive centre at 16:30 for a full briefing and equipment preparation, followed by a 2 hour pool session 18:00 - 20:00 and a debrief session.

The pool session is held at Oakham School, Kilburn Road, Oakham, Rutland

​Each session also requires a parent/guardian to be present throughout.

Any Other Costs?

We do strongly advise for hygiene purpose that all students own their own mask and snorkel, but not mandatory as school masks and snorkels can and will be provided

Parents or Guardians

The best part of the Explorer programmes is that they reinforce safe diving and build water confidence while the young divers are having fun. Explorers get to sample a wide variety of dives.  In addition, this programme provides a structure for young divers to develop skills, learn about the aquatic environment and have a lot of fun.  

​This is also an excellent introduction to SCUBA diving prior to full Open Water Diver certification

What is the Maximum Group Size?

Four

What is the Next Adventure?

Go and explore the oceans, lakes and seas we have in this country and around the world by becoming an Open Water diver (Junior)


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Nottingham Scuba Diving Facility

The training facility at our Nottingham location features a purpose-built pool that is 4 meters deep and 10 meters in diameter, providing an exceptional environment for scuba diving training. The pool boasts fantastic visibility and maintains a constant temperature of around 29 degrees, ensuring optimal comfort for all divers.

A 1.6-meter training platform extends over 50% of the pool's bottom surface, offering ample space for practicing various diving skills. The pool's unique design, with a bottom depth of 4 meters, allows divers to swim in a 30-meter circular path, simulating open water conditions. This facility also includes a gas filling station, a classroom, and an equipment showroom, making it a comprehensive training center for divers of all levels.

Oakham Swimming Pool

The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.

Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book).  The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities.  During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.

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Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way

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Couldnt recommend Tracy and her team enough for a first aid course. Having to renew it every 3 years used to send me to sleep. Not with these guys! professional, up to date and with lots of toys to play with, without the death by powerpoint.

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Tracey was fabulous!!! Had one on one first aid training and felt very involved in the day. Thankyou!!

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Very friendly and professional service, looking forward too my next course

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Oakham, Rutland, UK