Bolton Area Divers - PADI Courses from Beginner to Professional

12/06/2026

Hi everyone! We are in need of a willing volunteer to help us out this weekend please! We need someone to be our surface support at Capernwray on Saturday (tomorrow)! No training needed as we can explain everything that needs to happen. Please can you give us a call at the Dive Centre on 01204 394441 if you are able to help please? Thank you! x

09/06/2026

Looking like a perfect day for a bimble!

📅 Sunday 14th June | 🕘 Meet at 9:00 AM | 📍 Capernwray Diving Bell

Join us for a relaxed day of diving at Capernwray! We'll meet at the diving bell at 9am to chat through the plan and buddy up. Expect 2–3 dives depending on what everyone’s up for.

🧰 What You'll Need
⚪Entry fee to Capernwray
⚪Minimum certification: PADI Open Water + Dry Suit (if you're using one!)
⚪Need to rent? Equipment can be rented from our shop on Saturday!

👥 Run by Bolton Area Divers Staff Please let us know if you’re joining so we can plan staffing and support. RSVP by marking yourself as “Going” on the Facebook event!

09/06/2026

Join us for our club meeting this Thursday the 11th! We'll be going over events and courses happening over the next few months, with a focus on the club trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly in August!

06/06/2026

Hi everyone! We are in need of someone to act as our surface cover at Capernwray for one of our courses. No experience is needed as we can show you want to do. Is anyone able to help please? It will be approx 9.30-3pm. Would really appreciate your help! Thanks ☺️

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05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Hiya, just a quick one to remind the club meeting is on the 11th of June this month!

03/06/2026

Looking for some truly unforgettable UK diving this august?

Then look no more. The Isles of Scilly offer wrecks, seals, sweeping kelp, granite reefs, and some of the clearest and warmest waters in the country thanks to the Gulf Stream. It is one of those rare places where every dive feels different and the scenery never stops surprising you.

Accommodation is arranged on the islands in comfortable twin ensuite rooms based on two people sharing. The total cost for diving and accommodation will be confirmed per person.

To join this trip, you'll need to be AOW qualified with UK sea diving experience, and confident with your DSMB deployment! If you are not quite there yet but would like to take part, we can help you gain the experience or training you need.

A deposit of £650 is required to reserve your place!

Reserve your place now and look forward to diving somewhere truly special.

02/06/2026

Having the skills to safely and confidently deploy a DSMB is essential for most open water diving, and it is a core ability expected on many BAD club sea dives and trips.

The easiest and most effective way to build real confidence with DSMB deployment is by completing the PADI DSMB Speciality Course, which gives you structured practice and clear guidance in a controlled setting.

Surface marker buoys help divers mark boundaries during mapping or search and recovery work, alert boat traffic to your position, and provide a clear visual reference for ascending divers. They are simple pieces of equipment, but using them well makes a huge difference to your safety and your overall comfort in the water.

During two dives, you will learn the correct techniques and protocols for using both surface marker buoys and delayed surface marker buoys in the local area. This is an ideal course for anyone planning to dive around the coastal waters of Great Britain or anywhere with active boat traffic or limited visibility.

Requirements:
Open Water Diver
Aged twelve or older

Cost: £150

To book onto the course or to ask any questions, call us on 01204 394441 or email [email protected]

01/06/2026

For June and July we’re running an exclusive offer for BSAC instructors on the Suunto Nautic

Features:
🖥️Massive 3.26” AMOLED display
🔋Battery life 80–120 hours which gives up to 9 months of diving once a week
📴Automatic shutdown between dives
🔦Integrated flashlight
🔄Bungee cord strap system or elastic textile strap available
🧭Integrated compass
🛰️Integrated GPS
🗺️See your dive route and distance
📈Two displayed transmitters per gas which is perfect for Sidemount
5️⃣Up to 5 transmitters across your cylinders
⏱️Full no stop planning
⏲️Full decompression planning

Pricing:
Nautic and Tank Pod: £595
Nautic only: £425

Eligibility:
To get your unit you must be a current BSAC member and a minimum of Open Water Instructor.