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Begin an Adventure
A NEW BSAC COURSE DESIGNED TO create an ‘ enhanced ’ try dive experience for potential new members has just been launched .
Offering a try dive plus two eLearning modules , Adventure Diver is a more comprehensive scuba taster for those interested in learning to dive . It is also a great way for clubs and centres to ‘ fast-track ’ keen try divers to either Discovery Diver or Ocean Diver to continue their training .
Adventure Diver builds on the try dive experience to also include the e-Learning theory modules , Introduction to Discovery and Ocean Diver and
Adapting to the Underwater World . Completion of the theory modules will then be credited towards their formal BSAC training should they choose to progress within 12 months . As well as the training credits , participants also get a year ’ s BSAC membership and iSCUBA as part of the Adventure Diver package .
Adventure Divers can choose to progress their training with either a Discovery Diver or Ocean Diver top-up pack which , upon completion , gives them their diving qualification .
BSAC ’ s Head of Diving and Training Sophie Hepstonstall said Adventure Diver was a welcome addition to the entry-level diver training portfolio .
“ This is a versatile taster course that can be used by both BSAC clubs and centres to help boost try diver-to-trainee conversion rates . Thanks to its modular format , Adventure Diver is also a great way to engage youth groups such as the Scouts in BSAC diver training and bring the next generation of divers into the club .”
Open to anyone 10 years old and above , Adventure Diver costs £ 60 , which includes 12 months ’ BSAC membership . For more information , go to bsac . com / adventurediver
Shearwater recall Petrel 3 computers
MANUFACTURER SHEARWATER HAS identified an issue affecting its Petrel 3 dive computer and is advising owners to stop using the model until a service upgrade can be implemented .
Shearwater has identified a failure mode in certain Petrel 3 controllers , monitors and dive computers where the product may experience an unexpected loss of power . In extreme cases , a loss of power could occur while the computer is in use .
Shearwater says the likelihood and rate of this issue is very low . However , a product improvement is being implemented for new production that will improve the reliability of the Petrel 3 . Shearwater is recommending that all Petrel 3s be serviced so that the product improvement can be implemented . Contact Shearwater , your nearest Service Centre directly , or your Shearwater dealer to initiate the service paperwork and receive shipping instructions . For details , visit shearwater . com and search for ‘ service update ’.
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