About Gulp Divers
Club Type
'Gulp Divers', BSAC branch number 2298, is a club set up to be primarily a diving
club. We have a high ratio of active instructors and offer training and expect
all members to develop their skills to a level where they are competent and
safe to dive within normal sports diving activities. We have regular access
to a pool yet the club membership fee is low . We welcome anybody who wishes
to learn to dive and will provide entry-level training as required.
Diving
The aim of the club is to promote safe and enjoyable diving for all levels of
ability and interest. The club arranges dives using chartered hardboats, RIBs,
and regularly visits inland sites for training, skill development, and fun.
Key to all our diving activities is to organise dives that our members actually
want to do.
Safety
Safety is a main priority and for this reason all divers are required to follow
safe diving practices, including diving within their levels of training and
experience. Members are also expected to dive within the rules and depth limits
set by BSAC.
Member Participation
As with any type of club, you can only run a dive club with the participation
and help of the members. An elected committee runs the club, however, what we
don’t want to happen is for the club to be run by the minority for a minority.
So all members are encouraged, asked and even dragged screaming if necessary,
to help in the running of the club, even if it is just by suggesting dive sites.
Training
Further training is provided by members
for members, free of charge, with the only requirement that ‘trainees’ pay for
materials required and as a gesture of goodwill, the instructors’ air costs.
We have one day a month when at least one instructor is available but in reality
training is provided on a much more frequent basis.
Equipment
The Club has purchased training and safety equipment, such as an oxygen kit,
throw rope, Resusci Annie, and pool kit. Where necessary can usually provide
additional equipment and diving kit from members' own resources. All qualified
divers are encouraged to buy their own diving kit.
Pool
We hire the Hudson Pool in Wisbech. We have flexible arrangements with the pool
amangement to optimise use and ensure best value.
Boat
We do not own a boat, all boat diving is therefore off charter boats or via
other clubs.
Social Events
A big part of the club is the social contact between members, when diving, at
Club Nights at the pub (a must for all serious dive clubs!), and at our organised
events. If you are looking for someone to dive with, then the Club Night is
your chance to find a volunteer!
If your partner doesn’t dive, don’t worry; non-diving partners are always welcome.
Club Nights
Guring summer months the club meets at the Crown Lodge Hotel, Downham Road,
Outwell, PE14 8SE on the first Thursday of the month from about 8.00pm, with
the second meeting of the month on the third Friday at
Gildenburgh Water, Whittlesey. The Crown Lodge Hotel is on the main road
through Outwell in the direction of Downham Market.
Want to know more?
Then please do contact us - see our Contacts page
for details.