Getting qualified
We deliver BSAC training and courses, details of which can be found here.
Ocean Diver (OD) is the course to start with for complete beginners, and from there on you can progress to more advanced levels. You can also choose to do appropriate SDCs, and even qualify as a BSAC instructor.
If you want to cross over from a different agency (PADI, SSI, NAUI, etc), then get in touch. We can advise you on an equivalent BSAC qualification to start out with based on your dive experience.
All our members are volunteers, including our instructors. We all make time in our busy lives, to onboard and train new divers with the hope of being able to dive with them in the recent future. It is in our interest to make you a competent and confident diver, because as a dive buddy, we will rely on you for our safety.
Training FAQs
What is BSAC?
BSAC stands for British Sub-Aqua Club, which is a leading diving organization in the UK. You can find more about them here.
Where do you train?
Our pool sessions are usually held at Aldershot Garrison pool (Garrison Sports Centre, Rawlinson Rd, Aldershot GU11 2EY).
Our open water trainings are usually held at Wraysbury (TW19 5ND) or Vobster (BA3 5ZG).
Where are you located?
We are located in Farnbrough & Aldershot area in Hampshire.
We meet at Farnbourough Rugby Club every Thursday 8PM. Come over for a pint!
Are there any fitness requirements?
You need to pass a swimming test as part of the Ocean Diver course, but you can do this at your own pace and stroke preference. Other than that, you are required to complete a Diver self-declaration medical fitness form, upon joining, and then annually when renewing. More details here on BSAC.
Do I need to buy equipment?
You do not need to purchase any equipment for try dives or Ocean Diver course pool sessions, we supply you with club kit. You may need to rent some items for the open water sessions.
After you get qualified, we encourage everyone to gradually purchase all their dive equipment because the dive experience is so much better when the kit is customised to you!
