Pool for use in London - SV650.org

30-05-10, 02:17 PM

Does anyone know of anyone who has a pool that I could use for some scuba diving excercises in London? It would need to be atleast 6ft deep and I would be willing to pay a rental fee. Would not need it for long and preferably over a weekend. Please pm me if you know of anyone willing to let me use their pool. Thanks

yorkie_chris · 30-05-10, 02:21 PM

Check out local diving clubs, there are 2 I know of in Halifax alone that use the local council pools.

30-05-10, 02:34 PM

We have tried this, problem is my instructor is freelance and the dive schools want to charge huge rates for pool time as they want is to switch our courses to their schools. I may approach the councils direct though. Thanks

maviczap · 30-05-10, 02:47 PM

Yes the Pool of London

The Thames its free

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_London

sorry, coat, door & exit

yorkie_chris · 30-05-10, 02:52 PM

Actually some private gyms have pools and I'm sure they'd let you rent it.

30-05-10, 07:24 PM

The instructor must have come across this problem befor?

30-05-10, 07:56 PM

The problem with gyms etc is that they're likely to get grief off their paying customers (ie those who cough up extortionate membership fees) if they give thier pool over at the weekend. Public leisure centres are likely to be the same as that's their busiest time. Same with hotels and day spas - they'd probably be more likely do it, but charge you an arm and a leg.

How about trying some schools? They're usually happy to host out-of hours activities and might work out cheaper. Also, they're under orders to make best use of their estate for the community

Stuuk1 · 30-05-10, 10:37 PM

Im currently working on a job in Kentish Town. Its a council run leisure centre. It has three swimming pools and a couple of gyms. The plan is to open on 7th July although I think it will over run... But they may be interested in pool testers...?

31-05-10, 01:47 PM

http://www.bigsquid.co.uk are a dive club in London, they might be able to accommodate you if they aren't busy?

Never used them though.

What course are you doing with your instructor? I'm tempted to do my dry suit and nitrox ones and do some UK diving this year.

Dan

yorkie_chris · 31-05-10, 01:48 PM

You need to do a course to wear a drysuit?

30-05-10, 02:17 PM	#1
SVStorm Guest Posts: n/a	Pool for use in London Does anyone know of anyone who has a pool that I could use for some scuba diving excercises in London? It would need to be atleast 6ft deep and I would be willing to pay a rental fee. Would not need it for long and preferably over a weekend. Please pm me if you know of anyone willing to let me use their pool. Thanks

30-05-10, 02:21 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Pool for use in London Check out local diving clubs, there are 2 I know of in Halifax alone that use the local council pools. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

30-05-10, 02:34 PM	#3
SVStorm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pool for use in London We have tried this, problem is my instructor is freelance and the dive schools want to charge huge rates for pool time as they want is to switch our courses to their schools. I may approach the councils direct though. Thanks

30-05-10, 02:47 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Pool for use in London Yes the Pool of London The Thames its free http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_London sorry, coat, door & exit __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

30-05-10, 02:52 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Pool for use in London Actually some private gyms have pools and I'm sure they'd let you rent it. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

30-05-10, 07:24 PM	#6
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pool for use in London The instructor must have come across this problem befor?

30-05-10, 07:56 PM	#7
CoolGirl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pool for use in London The problem with gyms etc is that they're likely to get grief off their paying customers (ie those who cough up extortionate membership fees) if they give thier pool over at the weekend. Public leisure centres are likely to be the same as that's their busiest time. Same with hotels and day spas - they'd probably be more likely do it, but charge you an arm and a leg. How about trying some schools? They're usually happy to host out-of hours activities and might work out cheaper. Also, they're under orders to make best use of their estate for the community

30-05-10, 10:37 PM	#8
Stuuk1 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tunbridge Wells Posts: 494	Re: Pool for use in London Im currently working on a job in Kentish Town. Its a council run leisure centre. It has three swimming pools and a couple of gyms. The plan is to open on 7th July although I think it will over run... But they may be interested in pool testers...? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012

31-05-10, 01:47 PM	#9
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pool for use in London http://www.bigsquid.co.uk are a dive club in London, they might be able to accommodate you if they aren't busy? Never used them though. What course are you doing with your instructor? I'm tempted to do my dry suit and nitrox ones and do some UK diving this year. Dan

31-05-10, 01:48 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Pool for use in London You need to do a course to wear a drysuit? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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