ABOUT ANDARK LAKE
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About Andark Lake
Our very own purpose built
inland diving lake
Andark Lake is a purpose built Inland Diving Lake, located in Lower Swanwick, near Southampton, Hampshire on the South Coast of England. Andark’s Diving Lake is specially designed as a training facility for Scuba Diving, whether you are a qualified PADI, BSAC, SSI or SAA or any other recognised diving agency.
The Lake is designed for open-water scuba diver training, perfect for components of many diving courses including PADI Openwater, PADI Advanced, PADI Rescue, PADI Dive Master, BSAC Ocean Diver, BSAC Sport Diver, BSAC Dive Leader, SSI Openwater Diver & SAA Diving courses. Advanced level diver training such as Re-breather & Instructor courses and HSE Commercial Scuba Diver training can be accommodated in the Andark Lake for sections of these training courses.
SEE LAKE TIMETABLEOPEN WATER SPACE FOR ALL WATERSPORTS
The lake offers confined openwater conditions with great onsite facilities- changing rooms with showers, free WiFi, a Café and Shop.
Other uses of the lake include openwater swimming, triathlon training, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and model boating. The lake also offers venue hire of its classroom/conference room, and is available for trials and equipment testing.
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THE LAKE
INFORMATION
DEPTH OF LAKE
The lake has been designed with training in mind, ease of access with handrails and beach type entry. With stepped training platforms at 1.5 metres and 3.4 metres. The depth of the lake is a maximum of 7 metres to flat concrete area in the middle, this can fluctuate. Pontoon to practise entry.
WATER TEMPERATURE
The average temperature ranges from 25°C in summer to 6°C in winter. Water temperature will vary depending on weather conditions.
VISIBILTY
Like many UK inland and sea diving sites visibility can alter from good to low. Many factors affect visibility including water temperature, algea bloom (in summer), and precipitation.
UNDERWATER IN OUR LAKE
OPENING TIMES
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
9:00 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
9:00 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
9:00 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
9:00 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
9:00 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
8:30 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
8:30 - 17:00
Last food order 16.30
ACTIVITIES TIMETABLE
ACTIVITY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:00 - 17:00 45 minute SESSIONS 9:00 - 17:00 45 minute SESSIONS 9:00 - 17:00 45 minute SESSIONS 9:00 - 17:00 45 minute SESSIONS 9:00 - 17:00 45 minute SESSIONS 8:30 - 10:45 45 minute SESSIONS EVENING 16:00 - 17:00 8:30 - 10:00 45 minute SESSIONS EVENING 16:00 - 17:00 Available upon Request Available upon Request Available upon Request 15:15 - 16:15 Available upon Request Available upon Request 15:30 - 16:30 Available upon Request Available upon Request 11:00 - 16:00 11:00 - 16:00 11:00 - 16:00 10:45 - 15:45 10:45 - 15:45
