Underwater Explorers was born out of the need to combine traditional diving knowledge and experience with contemporary theory and superb cutting edge equipment.
We believe in the global concept of “Less is More” in diving, characterised in a modern and refined approach to streamlined, safe and simple kit configuration, using non-narcotic gases, a lot of practice and Team Work.
Millennium Divers Fest 2010
(2-3 October)
Bringing out the explorer in you…
From free equipment try out dives and Halcyon scooter workshops to GUE surface and underwater workshops, special Sentinel rebreather sessions and dives… to first-hand accounts and updates from world-leading expeditions, this year’s two-day Millennium Dive Fest in Portland, Dorset offers something for everyone.
All surface workshops during the Fest including the GUE, Scooter and dry Sentinel Rebreather sessions are Free of Charge but will be subject to available number of seats. Halcyon scooter + GUE dives and equipment try-out dives will be organized on a first-booked, first-served basis. Discounted boat fees apply for all boat diving where dives are involved.
And it’s a great opportunity to touch base with other divers and old friends after a great dive season!… READ MORE
Intro-to-UK Diving
Learned to dive abroad?.. Or have you done most of your training at British inland sites? Or, are you an experienced diver just wishing to learn more about UK ocean diving?
Let us introduce you to UK sea diving… From using wings to twinsets and SMBs & reels effectively, to boat diving techniques, tide and current calculations to organising shore based dives…
Whatever your level, from recreational to technical, whatever your agency, we have a course or a skills programme that would suit you…
Exploration, Excitement, Experiences.
They’re what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course.
After your five (5) dives, you’ll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you better understand the underwater environment.
This course includes five dives: Underwater Navigation, Deep Dive and three of the following: Nitrox, Wreck, Boat, Drift or Peak Performance Buoyancy. READ MORE
NEW Helitrox Course now available!
The TDI Helitrox Diver course focuses on the theory, methods and procedures for planned stage decompression diving utilizing Helium with no greater than 20% helium content in the breathing mixture. The program is designed as a stand-alone course or it may be taught in conjunction with TDI Advanced Nitrox. The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 45m. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-up, and decompression techniques are presented. READ MORE
Try Before… Recreational & Technical Kit
We have an excellent range of equipment available to hire as well as for try before you buy.From Halcyon single and twin tank wing systems to DUI TLS 350 drysuits.
We offer a complete range of cylinders from singles to twin sets, stage cylinders and the regulator and wing systems to go with them. All our hire equipment is thoroughly maintained and regularly checked. See our complete hire kit list.
UK’s first… GUE Dive Centre
We at Underwater Explorers are pleased to announce we have achieved official GUE Dive Centre status. We are the first in the UK and hoping this will lead the way for others to follow.
This official status guarantees divers access to premium quality equipment, training and services that meet GUE standards. As a GUE Dive Centre Underwater Explorers also seek to expand the GUE diving community and support the broader goals of the organisation through training and club activities.
Equipment News
Out June 2010 – HALCYON SCOOTERS
The long wait has ended with Halcyon’s new diving scooters have entered the European market. The new Halcyon Dive Vehicles (HDV) have the appropriate mix of features needed to cruise your favourite reef, cover bow to stern on your favourite wreck and push the end of the line in virgin cave. Whether your dives are decidedly recreational or progressively more extreme, Halcyon offers a Dive Vehicle that is suited to your particular diving style with simple intuitive functionality, effortless maneuverability, compact design, easy adjustment for fresh/salt water use and a world class warranty that comes complete with worldwide support and service. Read More
New for 2010: Halcyon Regulator Systems
Be among the first to own a new Halcyon Regulator! For more than a decade Halcyon customers have been requesting a Halcyon regulator. But Halcyon has felt it was important to ensure any new products were able to enhance their line of performance based diving equipment. This required a premium regulator line with performance among the best in the world. The new Halcyon regulators represent an elegant combination of performance and flexibility. READ MORE
Halcyon Infinity BC System
Halcyon has released it’s newest BC model Infinity. The Infinity’s most distinguished feature is the novel harness adjustment known as the Cinch. The quick adjust Harness redefines what it means to dive a backplate, providing unparalleled comfort and stability in a system with infinite adjustability. READ MORE
Halcyon EOS LED Torch
Be among the first to own the new Halcyon EOS Led canister torch! Halcyon’s newest EOS primary light EOS umbilical dive torch capably blends numerous desirable features with a focused light output exceeding the 10watt HID. On a 12w battery pack the torch has a burn time ranging from 5 to 28 hours depending on amps used (4.5, 9 or 13.5) and can also be used with E/O connectors.