Portscatho’s Two‑Hour SSI Scuba Skills Update: A Compact Refresher to Reset Your Confidence

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Portscatho’s Two‑Hour SSI Scuba Skills Update: A Compact Refresher to Reset Your Confidence

A two-hour SSI refresher in Portscatho led by an SSI Professional that pairs a full briefing with an hour in the water to help you regain competence before your next dive holiday.

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Portscatho’s Two‑Hour SSI Scuba Skills Update: A Compact Refresher to Reset Your Confidence.

Duration
2 hours
Location
Portscatho
Operator
Karleyth Diving
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set in Portscatho and run by Karleyth Diving, the SSI Scuba Skills Update is a concise, instructor‑led refresher that moves you from briefing to water in a single evening so you can rebuild confidence and focus on the marine life that awaits on your next trip.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE REFRESH

Regain the basics under an SSI Professional

This session is designed to review and practice the scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program under the guidance of an SSI Professional, so you leave feeling competent and ready to dive again.

THE TIMING

A compact two‑hour commitment

The programme is brief and focused, structured to fit into a single evening so you can refresh skills without a large time investment.

THE IN‑WATER PRACTICE

An hour back in the water

After a full briefing, you will spend approximately one hour in the water practicing core scuba skills to rebuild familiarity with equipment and procedures.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

The evening moves deliberately: a full briefing covers the important rules of scuba diving and outlines the programme, then participants enter the water for about an hour of practical drills and guided practice aimed at restoring comfort and proficiency.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who benefits most from this brief refresher—and who should consider alternatives.

1
Returning certified diversDivers who completed an Open Water Diver program and want to refresh core skills before future dives will find the focused review appropriate.
2
Pre‑vacation diversThose headed on a dive holiday can use the session as a compact tune‑up to restore confidence and spend more time observing marine life on their trip.
3
Families with older childrenAges 10 and older.
4
Time‑limited travelersAnyone seeking a short, evening‑length refresher rather than a multi‑day course will find this two‑hour format suitable.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration & Meeting

Total session length is approximately two hours; meet at Carn Brea Leisure Centre at 7:15pm with water entry scheduled for 8:00pm.

What to Bring

Bring a swimsuit, towel and warm clothes for after the session.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the SSI Scuba Skills Update?

The session runs for approximately two hours in total.

Where and when do we meet?

You meet at Carn Brea Leisure Centre at 7:15pm; the briefing is first, with water entry scheduled for 8:00pm.

How much time is spent in the water?

Plan for about one hour in the water during the session.

What should I bring to the session?

Bring a swimsuit, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards.

Is there an age minimum to take part?

Yes — the minimum age for participation is 10 years old.

Who leads the refresher session?

The course is led by an SSI Professional provided by Karleyth Diving.