RUAN HIGH LANES WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
First Breaths: Try Scuba at Carn Brea Leisure Centre
An introductory, instructor-led pool session that teaches your first scuba breaths and awards an SSI Try Scuba recognition card—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
First Breaths: Try Scuba at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.
In the calm, controlled environment of a pool at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Karleyth Diving guides first-time divers through an hour-long in-water session after a full briefing—an approachable way to experience scuba and earn an SSI Try Scuba recognition card.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Your first breaths underwater
Under instructor supervision you’ll learn the basic rules and skills, relax in a safe pool setting, and take your initial scuba breaths—culminating in SSI Try Scuba recognition.
A calm, coached pool session
Sessions are held in the controlled environment of a leisure-centre pool where staff guide every step to keep the first dive focused and comfortable.
A recognition card and the nudge to return
After the briefing and in-water practice you’ll receive an SSI Try Scuba recognition card—an official first step toward further underwater exploration.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
You meet, receive a concise briefing on rules and what to expect, then spend an hour in the pool under direct instructor supervision practicing breathing and basic skills—an intimate, guided introduction designed to be relaxed and confidence-building.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for—and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session runs for 2 hours; participants typically meet at 7pm for briefing and enter the water at 8pm for an hour in the pool.
All sessions meet at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.
A full briefing is followed by an in-water hour under direct instructor supervision in a controlled pool environment.
Minimum age to participate is 8 years old.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the SSI Try Scuba session take?
The session lasts 2 hours.
Where do we meet for the session?
Meet at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
Is the session in open water or a pool?
The Try Scuba session takes place in the calm environment of a pool under instructor guidance.
Do I receive any recognition after completing the session?
Yes—you will earn an SSI Try Scuba recognition card on completion.
What does a typical evening schedule look like?
Participants meet at 7pm for check-in and briefing, then enter the water at 8pm for an hour of supervised practice.