Diving Falmouth Cornwall

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We take our time in placing the shot just where you want it

Saving you valuable time on your dive

Tidal information and accurate depths of dive venues given

If your in a dive group or paired up we time you out regardless

Surface to surface dive times are agreed before your dive

and the deployment time of DSMBs discussed

On drift dives we insist the use of DSMBs at all times

Recall procedures are made very clear

Advanced Rescue Management , A..E.D Defibrillator and Oxygen administration

Dive qualified Skipper & Crew on surface at all times

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On boarding the “Wave Chieftain” for your first dive at Falmouth we will go through an in depth safety brief of the boat and its safety equipment and then continue to discuss our dive procedures, such as entry and recovery, venue and tides etc.

We have a vast array of diving sites at Falmouth, all of which requiring different skill levels and as such we will only let you dive once you have produced your qualification cards accordingly.

You will be asked to sign in before each dive and plenty of time is given to ensure that you are fully aware and understand your instructions for that particular dive / dive site.

We insist that all divers have a buddy and that your surface to surface and deployment of DSMB times are respected

Air is not available onboard the “Wave Chieftain” however Seaways

Diving at Penryn is only five minutes away and are very accommodating with our divers.

We have worked closely throughout the year with them covering dive boat and technical training courses alike and have found them to be excellent.

Wreck diving at Falmouth onboard the Wave Chieftain is available to all levels of divers, we have an abundance of dive sites from 15m to 80m and our skipper has a vast in depth knowledge of all of our dive sites, his experience gained as a commercial fisherman and passion for introducing new sites makes for a better diving experience to both new and old divers alike.

There are a huge amount of wreck diving sites within easy reach of Falmouth, and what ever you want from your diving can be found with ease here.

We have a small sample of Falmouth wreck diving sites published on this web site, however we have a huge data base of wrecks that we have fished more than dived and hold a vast amount of detailed information of them that we are happy to discuss with you should you whish to dive “Some Thing Different” for a change.

All of which are technical dive sites due to there depth, however we are confident that given the rite weather and tide there are still plenty of surprises waiting to be found whilst wreck diving with us.

Wreck Diving at Falmouth has been well documented over the years and is host to quite a few famous wrecks, all of which continue to throw a surprise every now and then, we have seen some remarkable artefacts brought to the surface over the last year from the most unexpected dive sites

Reef diving at Falmouth is a must as we have some of the best dive sites in the country and again the range covers from the new to the most experienced divers.

We cater for all divers and we endeavour to make your dive with us one to remember, calculating tidal drifts for long reef drifts to slack water reef diving in the Manacles, there's something for every diver to enjoy at Falmouth bay.

From shallow reef dives to deep ledge drop off dives, or just poking around the holes and gullies of the Bizzies and surrounding reefs we cater for it all.

Diving throughout the year we watch as the season changes and

the underwater world changes with it, bringing a change of marine life as the water temperature drops and rises.

Cornwall has a history for diving and Falmouth is at the heart of it, you simply are spoilt for choice, Wreck dive in the morning, do a bit of fishing during your surface interval and then reef dive in the afternoon.

We work closely with Seaways diving school at Penryn who operate a full BSAC training program, Their instructors have worked with us on basic dive training to technical dive training.

Practical dive rescue management courses are held onboard the “Wave Chieftain” and we welcome all new comers to participate in this extremely valuable course.

Seaways carry a large stock of new equipment and spares and offer a full range of air/ gas mix refills to all visiting dive groups that dive with us.

If you have any dive training requirements then let us know and we can arrange for it to take place during your visit with us.

We run courses for all diver levels right through the year! If you want to start diving, or do a crossover course to BSAC from another organisation, we can help.

If you are more experienced, we can help you with advanced courses including the recreational (Sports Mixed Gas) normoxic trimix certification right through to the Advanced Mixed Gas (80 metre) certification

If you are just starting out, we can help you with your initial training and then place you with a local branch of the BSAC where you can continue diving on a regular basis.

Want a safe activity for the whole family? Thinking of snorkelling on holiday? learn to snorkel dive in safety. Learn the techniques of snorkel diving, how to get closer to fish, how to make sure that you are safe. This is a fun activity for the whole family that starts in a pool and progresses to the sea - check out the fantastic sea life that Cornwall has to offer! All equipment supplied

Snorkel Diving for the Family

Ocean Diver

This course covers all you need to know if you have never dived before and includes basic nitrox training and basic rescue skills in addition to all the diver training you will need to dive safely to a maximum depth of 20 metres

Sports Diver

The Sports Diver course takes your present skills and extends them to cover the techniques needed for decompression stop diving using air, Nitrox 32% or Nitrox 36%. We look at suitable equipment for deeper diving and consider bailout options needed for this qualification's maximum depth of 35 metres

Dive Leader

This qualification has a maximum depth limit of 50 metres and as you would expect, we look at suitable equipment, practical rescue management, oxygen administration and personal rescue skills along with the extended diving and dive management skills needed for the grade

Advanced Diver

The training for advanced diver covers a wide range of skills. Dive organisational and management skills are taught at a much higher level and this course requires more commitment from the student in terms of time, self study and personal diving skills. You may already have done part of the training through your club, or you may want to do the full course. Contact us to discuss your needs

Accelerated Decompression Procedures

Using specially prepared tables, the course will concentrate on the use of rich nitrox mixes to shorten in water decompression and include the practical skills and theory needed to carry this out safely. ADP has a depth range of 40 metres and the minimum requirement is Sports Diver or equivalent

Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) Air Diluent

Using the APD Inspiration or Evolution CCR, this course covers all the theory, sheltered water exercises, practical workshops and dives needed to start diving this unit safely. You should allow 6 days for this course to cover all the elements. Minimum level of Advanced Nitrox is needed and an open mind! Staring to dive a rebreather is almost like starting again. After the course we recommend a regime of build up dives to enhance and embed the new skills learned on the course.

Call us to discuss your requirements