BSAC - British Sub-Aqua Club

About BSAC

The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) was founded in 1953 and became the UK governing body for scuba diving in 1954. With over 40 years experience, BSAC has become the largest diving club in the world and a respected authority on recreational diving and diver training.

BSAC has 5,000 members in 1,250 branches, making it the world's largest single diving club. It has 200 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. BSAC is respected internationally as a training agency.

For more information about BSAC, visit the British Sub-Aqua Club website.

Learning More

Learning to scuba dive with the BSAC is available to anyone medically fit and over the age of 14. Parental approval is needed for anyone under the age of 18 years of age. Diver training programmes are available either through the BSAC's network of Branches (clubs) or BSAC Recognised Schools.

BSAC Branches conduct training over a number of weeks at weekly training sessions. If you learn with a Branch you can obtain the BSAC Ocean Diver status but you will need to join the BSAC as a member.

BSAC Schools offer the same training but as a full-time concentrated programme over a number of days.

BSAC Membership Benefits

• Training to the highest standard;
• Internationally recognised diving qualifications;
• The opportunity to advance your diving qualification;
• Enhance your own interests at Skill Development Courses (SDCs) available through the BSAC;
• The opportunity to make new friends ­ don't forget, most branches will accept non-divers as social members so you can take your partner along;
• Third party public liability insurance cover up to £5,000,000 worldwide (including North America and Canada);
• Purchase manuals and BSAC leisurewear via its mailshop;
• A monthly magazine to keep you up to date with all that is new in the sport. (Dive magazine).

Taking The Plunge

Once you have decided to learn to scuba dive the next decision is whether to go to your local Branch or School. Training will be at your own pace and each new lesson will be taught with safety as the key factor. The aim is to build confidence and self-reliance in each student.

Practical skills are linked to theory lessons, which are also part of the training course. The BSAC produces student study books and videos to accompany both the practical and theory lessons.

For further details on courses or finding your local branch contact the BSAC Headquarters:

The British Sub-Aqua Club, Telford's Quay, Ellesmere Port, South Wirral, Cheshire,L65 4FY.

Telephone: +44 (0)151 350 6200
Facsimile: +44 (0)151 350 6215