Bolton Area Divers - PADI Courses from Beginner to Professional

30/09/2026

⌚ GARMIN October Promotion ⌚

This month get savings on Garmin Descent dive computers, now available with savings of up to £240!

Looking for your first premium dive computer or considering upgrading to the latest technology? There has never been a better time to make the move! From the Descent Mk3 & Descent X30 to the flagship Descent Mk3i & Descent X50i, there's a model and size to suit you!

Want to know which Garmin is right for your diving? Get in touch and we'll help you find the perfect match.

Garmin Descent MK3 watch style dive computers come in 51mm & 43mm sizes for big and small wrists, each also have air integration versions available!

Garmin Descent X50i & X30 Premium Dive Computers give divers a much bigger screen to work with, perfect for those demanding Tec dives!

The (i) suffix signifies their compatibility with Garmin transmitters allowing you to view your air at a glance keeping all your important info in one place!

📩 Send us a message
📞 Give us a bell on: 01204 394441
📍 Visit us in store

Available for a limited time and while stocks last!

29/09/2026

📣 Monthly Club Meeting, Thursday the 1st!

Join us for our next club meeting at Bob Smithy’s Inn, open to all members!
🕖 Kick-off at 8:30 PM!

📅 We'll also be sharing updates on the exciting courses and events we have planned for this year, so it's a great chance to get involved and stay in the loop.

👥 To help us plan, please RSVP via the club meeting event, it really helps us get the numbers right.

We can't wait to catch up with everyone, see you there!

📌Location:
1448 Chorley Old Road
Bolton
BL1 7PX

26/09/2026

📣 Monthly Club Meeting, Thursday the 1st!

Join us for our next club meeting at Bolton Rugby Club, open to all members!
🕖 Kick-off at 8:30 PM!

📅 We'll also be sharing updates on the exciting courses and events we have planned for this year, so it's a great chance to get involved and stay in the loop.

👥 To help us plan, please RSVP via the club meeting event, it really helps us get the numbers right.

We can't wait to catch up with everyone, see you there!

📌Location:
Mortfield Pavilion
Avenue Street, Bolton
BL1 3AW

23/09/2026

🌊BAD Oban Liveaboard: Wrecks, Drifts & Scenic Diving!

⚓Join our Friday departing liveaboard weekend in Oban Scotland, 5 Dives on wrecks and scenic drifts in the Sound of Mull spread over 3 days! With a diver lift!

🎓Option to complete Advanced Open Water course during trip!

📆Friday 9th October – Day 1
• Drive up in the morning
• Board MV Honeydew from 1pm
• Dive 1: Breda Dive (wreck)
• Dinner on board
• Overnight: Docked at Dunstaffnage

📆Saturday 10th October – Day 2
• Breakfast
• Dive 1: JP Wall Dive
• Lunch
• Dive 2: Rondo (wreck)
• Dock at Tobermory
• Dinner on board

📆Sunday 11th October – Day 3
• Breakfast
• Dive 1: Hispania Dive (wreck)
• Lunch
• Dive 2: Sassenach Point Dive (scenic/drift)
• Return to Dunstaffnage
• Dinner on board

📆Monday 12th October – Day 4
• Breakfast
• Pack up & depart

🏷️Cost: £480pp
🎓Advance Open Water top up: £450pp
📞To get booked on give the shop a call on 01204 394441 or pop in store!

✅Includes:
Food & Drink (excluding alcohol)
Air Fills
5 Dives
Cabin on-board

📌Requirements:
Open water & Drysuit (if you intend to use one!)
Some Experience in UK Sea Diving
Good buoyancy control
Have and able to use a DSMB
Torch, dive tool, & dive computer
Rental or your own gear!

23/09/2026

17/08/2026

📅 Sunday 23rd August | 🕘 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!

24/07/2026

Become the Diver Everyone Wants Beside Them. Ready to level up your scuba game?

The PADI Rescue Diver Course at Bolton Area Divers isn’t just about handling emergencies, it’s about transforming how you dive.

🛠 Fix it before it fails: Spot and solve gear issues before they become problems.

🧠 Stay cool under pressure: Learn to manage stress and respond with confidence.

🤿 Train with the best: Three Saturdays of hands-on learning — pool, classroom, and open water at Capernwray.

🎯 Serious fun, serious skills: Because being prepared doesn’t mean being boring.

Diving with mates or leading the way, this course makes you the diver who’s got everyone’s back.

Need more info or to book on?

📧: [email protected]
📱: 01204 394441

22/07/2026

🌊 Dive Deeper with Confidence with the PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Ready to level up your diving skills and unlock new underwater adventures?

The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is your gateway to deeper dives, sharper navigation, and specialty experiences that expand your horizons beneath the surface.

🚀 What’s Included?
Five unforgettable adventure dives:
Deep Dive – Extend your depth limit to 30 meters.
Navigation Dive – Hone your underwater orientation.
Three Specialty Dives, Tailored to your interests:

Choose your adventure:
⚓ Wreck Diver – Explore sunken stories.
📸 Digital Underwater Photography – Capture the magic.
🧥 Drysuit Diver – Stay warm, dive longer.
🔍 Search & Recovery – Find what’s lost.
🎯 Peak Performance Buoyancy – Glide with precision.
⏱️ Enriched Air (Nitrox) – Stay down longer.
🐠 Fish Identification – Meet with the locals.

🧠 Why Take This Course?
⚪Get credit toward PADI Specialty Diver certifications
⚪Learn practical deep diving techniques and advanced compass use
⚪Discover new ways to plan and enjoy your dives

📋 Prerequisites
PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
Minimum age: 12 years

Price for AOW: £300

For more info or to book your spot:
📞 01204 394441 📧 [email protected]

21/07/2026

Emergency First Response Course

Be Ready, Be Confident!

Are you a passionate diver who wants to be prepared for any situation? Our Emergency First Response (EFR) course gives you the skills to act when it matters most.

✨ The EFR is a comprehensive CPR and first aid program designed for everyday emergencies, taught in a supportive, hands‑on environment. It is also a required certification for the PADI Rescue Diver course, so if you’re planning to take that next step, this training is essential.

💪 Primary Care (CPR)
⚫Learn how to respond to life‑threatening emergencies
⚪Practice CPR and rescue breathing
⚪Manage serious medical situations such as cardiac arrest or stroke
⚪Handle suspected spinal injuries

⚡ Secondary Care (First Aid)
⚫Provide first aid for non‑life‑threatening injuries
⚪Bandage and splint broken bones
⚪Treat burns, bites, and stings
⚪Deliver essential care until professional help arrives

🌟 Confidence Through Practice You’ll gain hands‑on experience with realistic scenarios, building the confidence to act quickly and effectively. These skills can be applied in diving contexts, such as responding to barotrauma, decompression illness, or marine life injuries, but the foundation is general CPR and first aid.

🚀 Don’t wait. Be prepared, be confident, and dive safe. And if you’re aiming for your Rescue Diver certification, this course is the step you need to get there.

🌟 Who Can Join? There are no prerequisites, age limits, or water sessions required. This course is open to everyone!

📚 How It Works Theory is delivered through e‑learning, allocated to you as soon as your place is confirmed. Then join us in the classroom for practical skills and confidence‑building.

Cost: £125 (Inc. Materials)

Starts: 10am Sunday the 2nd of August

📩 To book your spot, email: [email protected] or call 01204 394441 to secure your place.

13/07/2026

📅 Sunday 19th July | 🕘 Meet at 9:00 AM | 📍 Capernwray Diving Bell

Women’s Dive Day has become a global movement bringing divers together with a shared connection to the ocean and a desire to protect it. What started as a celebration has grown into something more powerful: a day to build confidence, strengthen community, and turn passion into action.

In 2026, the focus on sharks, rays, and citizen science highlights the role every diver can play in protecting marine life, turning curiosity into real impact. From logging sightings to contributing critical data, each dive becomes part of a larger effort to understand and safeguard the ocean.

We'll be a little late as Women’s Dive Day is 18 July! (We're diving on the 19th!)
While there aren't any sharks or skates in capers we'll do our best cleaning up as we always do to help keep it clean and beautiful!

Join us for the day after women's dive day for a chilled 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!