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FAQs

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Whether you are looking to learn to dive or are already qualified and considering joining a UK club, we’re sure you have lots of questions!

If you can’t find the answers to your questions here please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

Q: I have never been diving before and not sure if I will like it. How do I experience diving without buying lots of kit?

A: You can do a Try Dive in the comfort of an indoor heated pool. All kit will be provided for you. Please see our Try Scuba Diving page.


Q: How much does it cost to dive?

A: Please see our Membership page for details of costs. We have a selection of club kit that you can use for training (free) or club trips (for hire), but we do recommend that you buy your own mask and fins as a minimum, and a semi-dry or dry suit, as these need to be able to fit you correctly. Boat dives are usually around £50 per diver per day (2 dives per day) plus accommodation and transport getting there.


Q: How do I buy my own kit for diving?

A: There are plenty of on-line shops for buying dive kit, but we recommend using a local Dive shop such as Stoney Cove,  Mikes Dive Store or Oxford Dive Centre, as they will ensure you get the correct kit that fits you and your budget. There is a lot of second-hand kit available for sale on markets such as eBay, but seek advice from club members before buying as you may end up paying a lot for kit that needs servicing or does not fit you correctly.


Q: I have been trained to dive through another agency. Can I still join your club and dive?

A: Yes, we accept divers from all organisations. Please see the Already A Diver page.

Q: Can I get any discounts through BSAC?

A: Yes, as a member you can get discounts thorough BSAC’s partners, such as dive holidays, insurance and dive kit. See the BSAC Benfits page.


Q: My son / daughter wants to dive, but is 12 years old. Is this possible?

A: We can do Try Dive tasters for children from 12 years upwards, but we have a minimum age limit of 14 years for training due to the size of the kit required. Please see our Try Scuba Diving page and Ocean diver page or maybe consider a Snorkelling course

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