Oceanauts Diving

🚀 HALFWAY THROUGH THE ITC!

A massive well done to our Instructor Training Course candidates who have now officially reached the halfway mark.

So far they’ve completed:
• 3 days of pool sessions and academics
• 1 dedicated academic day
• 1 dedicated open water training day at Markethill Quarry

There’s been a huge amount of learning, teaching, practising, problem-solving and development packed into the first half of the course, and the candidates are all doing brilliantly.

Tomorrow we’re taking a well-earned day to decompress, reset and recharge before kicking things back off on Sunday for the second half of the ITC.

We’ll still be heavily tied up with instructor training for another week, so normal Oceanauts scheduling will resume the following week.

Plenty more to come yet. 💪🌊

Halfway there. Keep going.

A quiet weekend at Oceanauts for a very good reason… 👀

Monday marks the start of our first fully in-house SSI Instructor Training Course — two weeks of theory, in-water training, skills and drills.

We’ll be putting 110% into our instructor candidates, so replies may be a little slower than usual.

Big milestone for Oceanauts. Let’s get to work. 🤿💪

Twinsets. Teamwork. Precision. 🤿🔥

Today was all about taking diving to the next level.

Our XR Foundations divers were back in the water at Markethill, building the skills that form the backbone of technical diving. Every dive is about refining buoyancy, trim, propulsion and teamwork—getting the fundamentals right before pushing deeper.

Alongside them, we also had some of our newly certified Open Water Divers back for fun dives, gaining confidence, building experience and reminding us what diving is all about… getting in the water and enjoying it! 🌊

These are just the surface shots… the underwater footage is coming soon, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it. 👀

Thinking about taking your diving further? Whether you’re just starting out or you’re ready to begin your XR journey, we’d love to help you get there.

📸 Brendan Wainwright

🌊 Another busy week ahead at Oceanauts! 🤿

Whether you’re building new skills, exploring local wrecks or joining us for a boat dive, there’s plenty happening over the next few days.

📅 This week’s highlights:

🔹 Wednesday – Workshop in the morning, then Perfect Weighting & Trim Masterclass at Markethill Scuba (6:30pm).

⚓ Thursday | 12:00pm – MY Alastor Wreck Dive in Strangford Lough. A perfect opportunity to begin or continue your Wreck or Deep Diving specialty, with a maximum depth of 23m.

🛠️ Friday – Workshop day. We’ll be servicing regulators, inspecting cylinders and preparing equipment for the weekend.

🤿 Saturday | 10:00am – Advanced Diver Training at Markethill Quarry. Still have specialty certifications to complete? This is the perfect chance to tick another one off.

🚤 Sunday | 7:00am – Boat Dive Day! Launching from Carlingford Marina for dives on the Hebron and Falavee wrecks. Booking is essential.

Ready to get back underwater? Send us a message to book your place—we’d love to have you join us.

🌊 Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of Carlingford Lough?

Most people only ever see the view from above…

But beneath the surface is a completely different world. Crystal-clear water, giant crabs, kelp forests, sea urchins and an incredible variety of marine life waiting to be discovered.

🤿 Join us this Sunday for the Oceanauts Giant Underwater Experience!

Designed for complete beginners, this is your chance to experience the thrill of scuba diving in a safe, relaxed and professional environment.

For just £195 you’ll get:
✔️ Full scuba equipment rental
✔️ 7mm wetsuit & boots
✔️ Professional dive instruction
✔️ Small class sizes for the best experience

📍 Greencastle Shore (just in front of Greencastle B&B)
🕧 Meet at 12:30

No experience is needed—just bring your swimwear, a towel and your sense of adventure. We’ll take care of everything else.

⚠️ Spaces are limited and once they’re’re gone, they’re gone.

DM us for the booking link or follow the link in our bio

Tag someone who needs to try this with you! 🌊👇

🌊 Who’s getting underwater this week? 🤿

Another great few days of diving lined up with something for both qualified divers and those working towards their Open Water certification.

📅 Coming up…

🌿 Thursday | 6:30pm
Greencastle Shore Dive Evening
Our favourite local shore site is absolutely packed with life at the minute. Expect crabs, prawns, lobsters, flatfish and plenty more.

🏊 Friday | 6:00pm
Open Water Diver Training
Pool session at Newry Leisure Centre as our newest divers continue their journey.

🌊 Saturday | 7:30am
Open Water Training Dives 1 & 2
Plus fun dives at Greencastle Shore. If you’re certified and fancy getting back in the water, come and join us.

💦 Sunday | 10:00am
Open Water Training Dives 3 & 4
Plus fun dives at Markethill Scuba.

Whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or adding another dive to your logbook, we’d love to see you there.

Drop us a message to book onto any of this week’s dives or courses.

🌊 Explore the Underwater World.

🚨 UPDATE – NEW START DATE

The response to our new Wednesday Night Skills Masterclass Series has been fantastic! But after hearing from several divers who wanted to join but didn’t have enough notice, we’ve decided to move the launch back by one week.

The series will now begin on Wednesday 29th July.

🤿 Summer Skills Series – Block One

🟧 29th July – DSMB Mastery
Deploy with confidence. Learn proper reel and spool handling, mid-water deployment techniques, and how to launch a DSMB while maintaining perfect buoyancy.

⚖️ 5th August – Perfect Weighting & Trim
Fine-tune your weighting, improve your body position, and become more streamlined for easier, more enjoyable diving.

🐸 12th August – Precision Propulsion
Master frog kick, modified frog kick, helicopter turns, and the fundamentals of reverse kicking to move effortlessly through the water.

Each evening includes:
✅ Dry-land workshop
✅ In-water coaching
✅ HD video analysis
✅ Small group coaching
✅ Personal feedback from an SSI Instructor Trainer

📍 Markethill Scuba Quarry
🕡 Meet at 6:30pm | In the water 7:30pm

💷 £55 Public
💷 £45 Oceanauts Club Members

We’ll then take a short summer break before returning with Block Two, featuring brand-new masterclass topics.

👇 Comment “SKILLS” below and we’ll send you the booking link!

Tag your regular dive buddy—they won’t want to miss this series! 🤿💙

🚀 Introducing the Oceanauts Wednesday Night Skills Masterclass Series! 🤿

This Wednesday we’re launching something new.

A series of focused evening workshops designed to help certified divers build real confidence, refine their technique, and become more capable underwater.

🟧 Launch Night Topic: DSMB Mastery

A DSMB is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you’ll ever carry—but how often do you actually practise deploying it?

Join us for an evening of professional coaching where we’ll help you master:
✔️ DSMB deployment
✔️ Reel & spool handling
✔️ Buoyancy and trim while deploying
✔️ Streamlining your technique
✔️ Solving the mistakes that catch most divers out

Every diver will receive:
🎥 HD video analysis
🤿 In-water coaching
⚙️ Dry-land workshop
👥 Small group instruction for maximum feedback

📍 Markethill Scuba Quarry
🗓️ This Wednesday
🕡 Meet at 6:30pm | In the water at 7:30pm

💷 £55 Public
💷 £45 Oceanauts Club Members

⚠️ Spaces are intentionally limited to keep coaching personal.

This isn’t another certification course—it’s dedicated skills coaching to help you become the diver you’ve always wanted to be.

👇 Comment “DSMB” below and we’ll send you the booking link!

Tag your dive buddy who needs to get more confident with their DSMB too! 🤿