Arnewood Divers are proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Sport England to support the construction of a fully accessible dive boat. This is a monumental step for our club, and we are honoured to be one of the few Sub-Aqua Association clubs to successfully apply for and receive this funding.
This grant will be used to develop a brand-new accessible diving platform built on top of a recently acquired hull. The boat will be purpose-built to ensure inclusivity and access for divers, opening up the underwater world to a wider and more diverse community.
“We believe diving should be for everyone,” said a spokesperson for Arnewood Divers. “Our goal is to make this vision a reality through collaboration, shared experiences, and inclusive opportunities for all SAA divers.”
A Call to All SAA Clubs
Arnewood Divers would like to extend a warm invitation to all SAA dive clubs to connect, collaborate, and dive together. Let’s create more shared diving adventures across the UK – visiting each other’s sites, welcoming one another with standard membership rates and no additional guest fees.
Let’s build a stronger SAA community by diving more together.
We hope our success will inspire other SAA clubs to explore similar opportunities. If you’re considering applying for a grant or want support, we’d be happy to share our journey.
Upcoming Diver First Aid Refresher – All Welcome
Arnewood Divers will be running a Diver First Aid Refresher course on [SUN 11 MAY 25], and you’re very welcome to join us if you’re in the area. This session is designed for qualified First Aiders whose certification is due for renewal.
To take part, you must hold a current First Aid qualification, fill in a National Course Aplication Form https://saa.org.uk/wp-content/
Please contact Arnewood Divers Diving Officer Wendy Holt email:adsac.training@gmail.com in advance to apply.
Support Our Vision
To help bring this accessible boat to life, we have launched a crowdfunding campaign. Any donation, big or small, will make a real difference. Together, we can create a more inclusive and connected diving community.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/
