This inclusive , industrious Cumbrian club is experiencing a postpandemic rise in membership . Interview by Kristina Pedder
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Furness Diving Club
This inclusive , industrious Cumbrian club is experiencing a postpandemic rise in membership . Interview by Kristina Pedder
Graeme Coulson and Jake Brooks on the Tapti , Coll
LOCATION : Barrow in Furness , Cumbria
MEMBERSHIP FEE : £ 125.50 /£ 62.25 for juniors
CONTACT : ! www . bsac61 . com F Furness Diving Club - BSAC 61 | I Furness Diving Club (@ furnessdivingclub )
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Steady as she goes ,” is the sea captain ’ s call to the helmsman to keep on the current course , and it reflects very well the ongoing activity at Furness Diving Club . People of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed in to begin their journey into the world of scuba diving . The club is committed to Diving for All , and encourages all members to progress their qualifications and gain a broad range of experience while enjoying their diving .
Furness Diving Club has historically been successful in raising funds through local businesses , and won a modest Sports Council Grant in the past . Any fundraising success is attributed to the club ’ s accessfor-all policy and provision of training and equipment to people who might otherwise be unable to experience scuba diving . In 2023 , trainees are joining the club at a record level .
When was the club formed ?
Furness Diving Club was formed in the mid-1950s . The founder members did their early basic training locally in Cavendish Dock , even in the depths of winter when they had only jeans and woolly jumpers to protect them from the cold . Things were very different back then . Now we introduce newcomers to our sport in warm safe waters protected by drysuits .
Where are you based ?
Barrow-in-Furness is a port town in the north-west of England , on the edge of the English Lake District and on the shores of Morecambe Bay .
Jodie Evans and Jessica Townsend ’ s first pool session
Boarding a Red Sea Zodiac
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