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We are having an Open water DSD ( Discover Scuba Diving ) day on the 10th of May. Cost £30 pp includes kit hire and a short boat trip to the dive site. Max depth 12m each session will last 2 hrs. We already have some bookings but have some room left. This is a great chance to truly experience scuba diving outside of a pool with our very experienced staff. For more information and to book your place please send an email to steve@donkey-divers.com

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Interested then email Steve, steve@donkey-divers.com and get booked in for the most amazing experience.

Donkey Divers is very pleased to announce they are teaming up with Jersey based  freediving instructor  Matt Le Clercq for the following courses. Anyone interested please get in touch with us at Donkey Divers  steve@donkey-divers.com   or the website contact forms, pop into the shop or give us a call Mob 07781409060 Shop 01481245038 the courses will be run @ Donkey Divers. Matt can be available 24th-29th July. We could have other dates as well depending on the interest. I think this is a great opportunity guys so let me know if you are interested then we can take it from there ok.

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Courses Level 1 (14 metres) this is a 2-day foundation course that covers the basics of freediving. It includes: breathing, relaxation, physiology, equipment, equalization, freediving technique and safety. To complete this course, students will need to fulfill  these core requirements: – Freedive  to 14m (max 20m) – Perform a rescue from 8m – Complete a 2 minute static breath hold – Achieve a 70% minimum pass rate for the theory exam Prerequisites: +18 years of age, comfortable swimming and snorkelling, signed medical statement and liability release form £250 (includes certification)

Level 2 (26 metres) this is 4-day core freediving course designed to equip freedivers with the knowledge and skills to become proficient advanced freedivers. Students will learn to become energy efficient; to prepare their bodies for pressure; to train on land and in the water; to perform advanced equalization techniques; to organize and run training session; and to do it all safely! To complete this course, students will need to fulfill these core requirements: – Freedive to 26m (max 30m) – Perform a rescue from 15m – Perform a 30m rope rescue – Complete a 3 minute static breath hold – Achieve a 70% minimum pass rate for the theory exam Prerequisites: +18 years of age, completed Level 1 or equivalent, signed medical statement and liability release form. Although not a prerequisite, it is highly recommended that students complete a CPR and First-Aid course before or directly after this course. EFR or equivalent certifications are suitable.

Introduction to Freediving: This is a one day course that teaches students breathing skills and important theory behind freediving. We learn about equalisation and basics of how your body adapts underwater. The course is split into two sessions. The first session consists of some theory and breathing exercises on land, as well as a static session in the water. The second is a depth session in the open water, which aims to increase students comfort in the water, and give them the chance to dive to ten metres. This a great course for anyone who is interested in learning more about freediving, as well as people who want to try a new hobby. Freediving techniques are closely connected with yoga and the sport often appeals to people looking for an escape from day to day stresses, as well as people looking to challenge themselves and push their limits. Maximum depth: 10 metres £100

Spearfishing Course: This is a one day course that teaches the diver breathing skills and techniques to improve their bottom time in the shallows. Students will also be taught important safety techniques including information about shallow water black outs, why they occur, and how to prevent them. In the morning we learn theory and breathing techniques and do some static apnea. In the afternoon we move into the open water and focus on slowly and comfortably increasing bottom time. This is a great course to improve your safety awareness to minimise the probability of an accident and crucial safety procedures to help if you or you buddy ever has a problem in the water. Perfect if you are interested in getting into spearfishing or even if you have been doing it a long time and you want to learn something new. Maximum Depth: 10 Metres. £100

Surf Freedive Course: This is a 3 hour course that teaches students different techniques to stay relaxed in the water. The students will learn specialised breathing techniques to help lower the heart rate, which will help conserve energy and oxygen if they are ever held down by a big wave. The course consists of a short theory session and breathing exercises on land followed by a session in water where the student will put these techniques into practice. This course will improve confidence and relaxation in the water even with big waves and heavy surf. £60 these courses can be run anytime so email for booking information.

Hi Everyone,

I am off to Sharm again on the 6th of April to staff another IDC for Platinum CD Steve Prior and will be back in the island on the 26-04-15 to crack on with all of our course’s at Donkey Divers. This next IDC is going to be a busy  one with 9 candidates and I am really looking forward to it. Coming with me will be one of our DM’s Marc Jenkins who is one of the candidates, I am very excited and I know all candidates will have a great time and I am sure enjoy success. If you want to live the dream and are interested in becoming a Dive Master and then on to an IDC with Steve Prior then get in touch with us here at Donkey Divers and we will make it happen for you.

Steve Bougourd.

The States of Guernsey have invited all recreational divers to a meeting to discuss the funding of the recompression chamber.

This will be held on Thursday 12th February @ at 18:00 at HSSD, Corporate Headquarters (Old Duchess of Kent Building).

We hope you can come along

SB

We are running this one day course on 11-02-15 at our HQ L’Ancresse starting @ 09:00. Cost £300

Emergency First
Response Instructor
Teach CPR and first aid to others so they can be prepared for an emergency.
CPR and first aid are important skills that are in high demand. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you can teach these skills to anyone.
What You Learn
Gain experience in how to structure learning, the requirements of performance-based training and your role as the instructor in the learning environment for teaching CPR and first aid.
You also learn how to motivate students, evaluate student knowledge, present course content effectively, become proficient in developing students’ hands-on skills practice sessions, and are taught how to present an effective scenario-based learning experience.
What You Can Teach
Learn how to conduct the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) courses.
You also learn to conduct the recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED), emerge ncy oxygen and conscious choking management skills.
Learning Materials You Need
We provide you with the EFR Instructor Start-up kit (product no. 60215) which includes a complete set of instructional and student materials for each of the EFR courses, as well as bandage packs, marketing resources, and an EFR duffel bag.
Prerequisites
 You must have successfully completed a sanctioned course in adult and child/infant CPR and basic first aid within the past 24 months.
 Be at least 18 years old
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course costs £300 and can be completed in one full day or over two sessions. It is now a requirement that all PADI Instructor Candidates are an EFR Instructor before qualifying as Instructors. This cost does not include your EFR Instructor application, current fees apply.