For your initial training we have club equipment for you to use, but as you progress you will need to think about buying your own gear. Our instructors will guide you with regard to this.
Scuba diving has a really good safety record and this is mainly due to the training we do before participating in our adventurous sport.
All diving agencies provide training by qualified instructors in sheltered water (pool or safe shallow site) before moving their students to deeper and more exposed dive sites.
When learning to scuba dive with BSAC all key skills are practised several times until the student becomes confident and competent with the skill. The skills are then moved to water a little deeper and practised more to ensure the students have progressive training. We also have equipment that is fit for purpose that should be serviced in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, this provides another safety factor.
Scuba diving doesn’t have to be expensive. Compared to many other ‘adventure’ sports, learning to dive can be great value for money.
Joining our BSAC club is the most cost-effective way to start diving. You will pay your BSAC membership and your club subscription for the year and then your club instructors will provide your training. Typically you could learn to dive (and get other club benefits such as pool access, events and diving opportunities once you’ve learned) for between £175 and £250.
When you come along for your no-strings Try Dive we will explain all about the costs of diving and joining the club.
If you learn to dive with us, the answer to this question is that it depends…
To be a qualified Ocean Diver you need to complete six classroom lessons, five sheltered water (pool) lessons and four open water lessons (plus some other bits, like theory and swimming tests). You learn at your own pace in the time that you have available, there is no pressure or time scale.
Get started by booking a no-strings Try Dive with a BSAC club today.
