British Sub-Aqua Club
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🤿 National Governing Body & training agency
🌊 Championing diving & snorkelling
🐟 Not-for-profit membership organisation
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🌊 Championing diving & snorkelling
🐟 Not-for-profit membership organisation
👌 Tag #BSACdivers
🤿 Want to make a difference within BSAC? Candidate applications are now being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026!
👉 If you have the skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club then we'd would like to hear from you.
👉 If you have the skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club then we'd would like to hear from you.
Help shape the future of BSAC - stand for Election 2026
Candidate applications are being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026
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November 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🤿 Want to make a difference within BSAC? Candidate applications are now being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026!
👉 If you have the skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club then we'd would like to hear from you.
👉 If you have the skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club then we'd would like to hear from you.
👏 Well done to all who took part in BSAC Yorkshire Region's first Snorkel Instructor Training Course Assessment (SITCA).
🤿 Even for seasoned divers, snorkelling is a great way to put the heavy kit down and enjoy moving more freely in the water.
👉 Learn more about the course at bsac.com/sitca.
🤿 Even for seasoned divers, snorkelling is a great way to put the heavy kit down and enjoy moving more freely in the water.
👉 Learn more about the course at bsac.com/sitca.
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
👏 Well done to all who took part in BSAC Yorkshire Region's first Snorkel Instructor Training Course Assessment (SITCA).
🤿 Even for seasoned divers, snorkelling is a great way to put the heavy kit down and enjoy moving more freely in the water.
👉 Learn more about the course at bsac.com/sitca.
🤿 Even for seasoned divers, snorkelling is a great way to put the heavy kit down and enjoy moving more freely in the water.
👉 Learn more about the course at bsac.com/sitca.
🗑️ Plastic pollution in the ocean could remain on the water's surface for more than a century, a new study has found
🌊 The scientists found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than 100 years, even if no more was dumped in the ocean.
🌊 The scientists found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than 100 years, even if no more was dumped in the ocean.
Plastic pollution spends a century on ocean surface, study finds
Scientists from HR Wallingford say the study provides critical insights into tackling plastic pollution.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🗑️ Plastic pollution in the ocean could remain on the water's surface for more than a century, a new study has found
🌊 The scientists found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than 100 years, even if no more was dumped in the ocean.
🌊 The scientists found that existing pollution would still float on the surface for more than 100 years, even if no more was dumped in the ocean.
Congratulations to Denys Ilyushenko who has been welcomed as the new BSAC Regional Coach for the East Midlands region. 👏
We would like to thank Jeff Roberts for his past four years in the role, and for his continued support in welcoming and supporting Denys as he takes up the reins. 🙏
We would like to thank Jeff Roberts for his past four years in the role, and for his continued support in welcoming and supporting Denys as he takes up the reins. 🙏
Denys Ilyushenko welcomed as new BSAC East Midlands Regional Coach
The new Regional Coach for the East Midlands is able to offer help and enable diving across the region
www.bsac.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to Denys Ilyushenko who has been welcomed as the new BSAC Regional Coach for the East Midlands region. 👏
We would like to thank Jeff Roberts for his past four years in the role, and for his continued support in welcoming and supporting Denys as he takes up the reins. 🙏
We would like to thank Jeff Roberts for his past four years in the role, and for his continued support in welcoming and supporting Denys as he takes up the reins. 🙏
🧭 Well done to the three students who completed their Chartwork and Position Fixing Course with BSAC Seamanship Centre Wreckspeditions last weekend!
👉 Learn more about the course here: bsac.com/training/skill-development-courses/seamanship-courses/chartwork-and-position-fixing/
👉 Learn more about the course here: bsac.com/training/skill-development-courses/seamanship-courses/chartwork-and-position-fixing/
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🧭 Well done to the three students who completed their Chartwork and Position Fixing Course with BSAC Seamanship Centre Wreckspeditions last weekend!
👉 Learn more about the course here: bsac.com/training/skill-development-courses/seamanship-courses/chartwork-and-position-fixing/
👉 Learn more about the course here: bsac.com/training/skill-development-courses/seamanship-courses/chartwork-and-position-fixing/
🌱 Project Seagrass is marking the 10th anniversary of its SeagrassSpotter app by asking divers and snorkellers to get involved and submit new seagrass data recordings to help conservation efforts.
Help mark 10 years of SeagrassSpotter - record your sightings!
Since its launch in 2015, thousands of seagrass observations have so far been uploaded to the app
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🌱 Project Seagrass is marking the 10th anniversary of its SeagrassSpotter app by asking divers and snorkellers to get involved and submit new seagrass data recordings to help conservation efforts.
👌 Pool training and skills refreshers are a great way to keep the fins wet when the weather isn't so good.
🤿 Most divers have a particular skill or two that they're not a fan of - and practicing is often the only way to get more comfortable with it.
📸: The Golden Lion Sub Aqua Club
🤿 Most divers have a particular skill or two that they're not a fan of - and practicing is often the only way to get more comfortable with it.
📸: The Golden Lion Sub Aqua Club
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
👌 Pool training and skills refreshers are a great way to keep the fins wet when the weather isn't so good.
🤿 Most divers have a particular skill or two that they're not a fan of - and practicing is often the only way to get more comfortable with it.
📸: The Golden Lion Sub Aqua Club
🤿 Most divers have a particular skill or two that they're not a fan of - and practicing is often the only way to get more comfortable with it.
📸: The Golden Lion Sub Aqua Club
The closing date for BSAC clubs to enter the Heinke Trophy 2026 is midnight on 30 November. If your club is thinking of taking part in this year’s award, there’s still time to do it!
Your club could win a £1,000 prize and the coveted Heinke Trophy itself. 🏆
Learn more: https://loom.ly/-CWVJ0k
Your club could win a £1,000 prize and the coveted Heinke Trophy itself. 🏆
Learn more: https://loom.ly/-CWVJ0k
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The closing date for BSAC clubs to enter the Heinke Trophy 2026 is midnight on 30 November. If your club is thinking of taking part in this year’s award, there’s still time to do it!
Your club could win a £1,000 prize and the coveted Heinke Trophy itself. 🏆
Learn more: https://loom.ly/-CWVJ0k
Your club could win a £1,000 prize and the coveted Heinke Trophy itself. 🏆
Learn more: https://loom.ly/-CWVJ0k
⚓️ Interested in shipwrecks and underwater archaeology? The Nautical Archaeology Society annual conference is taking place in Portsmouth on 14th-17th November!
🎥 Online tickets are also available for those who can't make it in person.
Learn more about the conference here: https://loom.ly/WudHKnU
🎥 Online tickets are also available for those who can't make it in person.
Learn more about the conference here: https://loom.ly/WudHKnU
Annual Conference
Every year the Society hosts a two day annual conference. In November 2025 we are back in our home town of Portsmouth in partnership with the University of Portsmouth - Bringing the Past to Life. Tickets now on sale.....
www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
⚓️ Interested in shipwrecks and underwater archaeology? The Nautical Archaeology Society annual conference is taking place in Portsmouth on 14th-17th November!
🎥 Online tickets are also available for those who can't make it in person.
Learn more about the conference here: https://loom.ly/WudHKnU
🎥 Online tickets are also available for those who can't make it in person.
Learn more about the conference here: https://loom.ly/WudHKnU
A fantastic example of divers getting involved with a brilliant conservation initiative. 👏
BSAC divers with The SHIPS Project helped to identify a new seagrass bed in Cawsand Bay in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. 🌱
BSAC divers with The SHIPS Project helped to identify a new seagrass bed in Cawsand Bay in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. 🌱
The SHIPS Project
Recently, while diving from our dive boat, Minerva, the SHIPS Project BSAC - British Sub-Aqua Club divers helped to identify a new seagrass bed in Cawsand Bay in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park ....
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November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A fantastic example of divers getting involved with a brilliant conservation initiative. 👏
BSAC divers with The SHIPS Project helped to identify a new seagrass bed in Cawsand Bay in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. 🌱
BSAC divers with The SHIPS Project helped to identify a new seagrass bed in Cawsand Bay in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. 🌱
Vobster Quay’s ever-popular charity Santa diving event returns on Sunday 14th December 2025 for festive fundraising and a pre-Christmas splash! 🎅
Run in aid of the RNLI and Help For Heroes, this annual scuba fundraiser aims to raise thousands of pounds for these two very deserving charities. 👏
Run in aid of the RNLI and Help For Heroes, this annual scuba fundraiser aims to raise thousands of pounds for these two very deserving charities. 👏
Scuba Santas ready to dive in for charity at Vobster
Annual scuba diving fundraiser aims to raise thousands of pounds for the RNLI and Help For Heroes
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November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Vobster Quay’s ever-popular charity Santa diving event returns on Sunday 14th December 2025 for festive fundraising and a pre-Christmas splash! 🎅
Run in aid of the RNLI and Help For Heroes, this annual scuba fundraiser aims to raise thousands of pounds for these two very deserving charities. 👏
Run in aid of the RNLI and Help For Heroes, this annual scuba fundraiser aims to raise thousands of pounds for these two very deserving charities. 👏
A brilliant photo from Liverpool University Sub-Aqua Club's recent trip with Wreckspeditions in Loch Goil over the weekend! 🌈
Just shows that even when the weather is a bit naff on a trip, wonderful moments above and below the water can still be found. 🙌
📸: Wreckspeditions
Just shows that even when the weather is a bit naff on a trip, wonderful moments above and below the water can still be found. 🙌
📸: Wreckspeditions
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A brilliant photo from Liverpool University Sub-Aqua Club's recent trip with Wreckspeditions in Loch Goil over the weekend! 🌈
Just shows that even when the weather is a bit naff on a trip, wonderful moments above and below the water can still be found. 🙌
📸: Wreckspeditions
Just shows that even when the weather is a bit naff on a trip, wonderful moments above and below the water can still be found. 🙌
📸: Wreckspeditions
👏 Well done to all who have recently taken the next steps on their scuba journeys to become Assistant Instructors!
🙌 We've been busy with Instructor Foundation Courses (IFC) and it's been great to see lots of divers wishing to progress.
🤿 You can view our upcoming IFCs here: bsac.com/ifc
🙌 We've been busy with Instructor Foundation Courses (IFC) and it's been great to see lots of divers wishing to progress.
🤿 You can view our upcoming IFCs here: bsac.com/ifc
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
👏 Well done to all who have recently taken the next steps on their scuba journeys to become Assistant Instructors!
🙌 We've been busy with Instructor Foundation Courses (IFC) and it's been great to see lots of divers wishing to progress.
🤿 You can view our upcoming IFCs here: bsac.com/ifc
🙌 We've been busy with Instructor Foundation Courses (IFC) and it's been great to see lots of divers wishing to progress.
🤿 You can view our upcoming IFCs here: bsac.com/ifc
As part of our role as National Governing Body, we report annually on diving incidents in the UK from all diver training agencies.
The Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024, which recorded a total of 239 incidents and sadly twelve fatalities throughout the UK, has now been released.
The Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024, which recorded a total of 239 incidents and sadly twelve fatalities throughout the UK, has now been released.
BSAC Incident Report released for 2024
The annual Diving Incident Report for 2023 recorded a total of 239 incidents and sadly twelve fatalities throughout the UK
www.bsac.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As part of our role as National Governing Body, we report annually on diving incidents in the UK from all diver training agencies.
The Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024, which recorded a total of 239 incidents and sadly twelve fatalities throughout the UK, has now been released.
The Annual Diving Incident Report for 2024, which recorded a total of 239 incidents and sadly twelve fatalities throughout the UK, has now been released.
Happy Halloween from BSAC HQ! 👻
Here's a great photo from Swansea Uni Sub Aqua Club from their Pumpkin Carving Dive! 🎃
#halloween #happyhalloween #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #bsacdivers #divewithus
Here's a great photo from Swansea Uni Sub Aqua Club from their Pumpkin Carving Dive! 🎃
#halloween #happyhalloween #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #bsacdivers #divewithus
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Happy Halloween from BSAC HQ! 👻
Here's a great photo from Swansea Uni Sub Aqua Club from their Pumpkin Carving Dive! 🎃
#halloween #happyhalloween #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #bsacdivers #divewithus
Here's a great photo from Swansea Uni Sub Aqua Club from their Pumpkin Carving Dive! 🎃
#halloween #happyhalloween #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #bsacdivers #divewithus
A huge well done to NW Regional Coach Stephen Dorricott who has presented a check for £3000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity. 👏
The money was raised from the NW Dive Fest, so a big thank you also goes to all who helped and took part in the event! 🙌
The money was raised from the NW Dive Fest, so a big thank you also goes to all who helped and took part in the event! 🙌
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A huge well done to NW Regional Coach Stephen Dorricott who has presented a check for £3000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity. 👏
The money was raised from the NW Dive Fest, so a big thank you also goes to all who helped and took part in the event! 🙌
The money was raised from the NW Dive Fest, so a big thank you also goes to all who helped and took part in the event! 🙌
November's issue of SCUBA magazine is now available for BSAC members! 📖
November 2025 issue of iSCUBA
SCUBA Editor Simon Rogerson interviews BSAC’s newly elected Chair Andy Shenstone, Pash Baker heads to the southern Maldives for a shark enriched diving experience, BSAC diver Maeve Dorricott tells us about her key role in the BBC1 wildlife series Parenthood, Amazefit's Balance 2 dive computer and the SEAC Sense wetsuit in this month's Test Centre, and Andy Torbet contemplates the pleasure of three generations snorkelling together... all in the November issue of iSCUBA magazine. Plus the lates...
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October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
November's issue of SCUBA magazine is now available for BSAC members! 📖
Exciting news - we've got some new BSAC-branded merch available! 🧢
From changing robes and beanies to bags and recycled fleece bodywarmers, we're excited to be able to offer updated styles and colours at a fantastic quality and price. 👕
From changing robes and beanies to bags and recycled fleece bodywarmers, we're excited to be able to offer updated styles and colours at a fantastic quality and price. 👕
New BSAC divewear, bags and accessories range - check out the latest threads
BSAC has launched its latest range of clothing, bags and accessories, with new designs and styles to cater for the active BSAC diver
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October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Exciting news - we've got some new BSAC-branded merch available! 🧢
From changing robes and beanies to bags and recycled fleece bodywarmers, we're excited to be able to offer updated styles and colours at a fantastic quality and price. 👕
From changing robes and beanies to bags and recycled fleece bodywarmers, we're excited to be able to offer updated styles and colours at a fantastic quality and price. 👕
On 14 October, 11-year-old Jojo dived with sharks at Skegness Aquarium as part of his lifelong dream to 'save the oceans.' 🙌
Jojo has faced huge challenges in his young life, but that hasn't stopped him raised over £4,000 for marine charities. Read the article to learn how you can support him! 🦈
Jojo has faced huge challenges in his young life, but that hasn't stopped him raised over £4,000 for marine charities. Read the article to learn how you can support him! 🦈
JoJo ready to face sharks and save the oceans at Skegness Aquarium
Meet the boy who has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, a learning disability, and autism - as well as a massive love of sharks
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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
On 14 October, 11-year-old Jojo dived with sharks at Skegness Aquarium as part of his lifelong dream to 'save the oceans.' 🙌
Jojo has faced huge challenges in his young life, but that hasn't stopped him raised over £4,000 for marine charities. Read the article to learn how you can support him! 🦈
Jojo has faced huge challenges in his young life, but that hasn't stopped him raised over £4,000 for marine charities. Read the article to learn how you can support him! 🦈
Meet Orkney Sub-Aqua Club, whose members are ideally located for great diving opportunities. The club shares ome of their favourite sites to dive on the Islands' 500+ miles of coastline - and it's not just the wrecks in Scapa Flow! 🏴 🌊
Scapa Flow and adventurous scuba diving with Orkney Sub-Aqua Club
Kristina Pedder meets Orkney Sub-Aqua Club, whose members are ideally located for great diving opportunities
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October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meet Orkney Sub-Aqua Club, whose members are ideally located for great diving opportunities. The club shares ome of their favourite sites to dive on the Islands' 500+ miles of coastline - and it's not just the wrecks in Scapa Flow! 🏴 🌊
Well done to Aberdeen Sub Aqua Club who organised a beach clean and BBQ for over 20 people last weekend! 💙
A great way to get lots of club members together and have a good time, whilst having a positive impact on the local area too. 👏
A great way to get lots of club members together and have a good time, whilst having a positive impact on the local area too. 👏
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Well done to Aberdeen Sub Aqua Club who organised a beach clean and BBQ for over 20 people last weekend! 💙
A great way to get lots of club members together and have a good time, whilst having a positive impact on the local area too. 👏
A great way to get lots of club members together and have a good time, whilst having a positive impact on the local area too. 👏
Congratulations to Bingham Sub-Aqua Club who recently celebrated their 55th anniversary with an awards night! 🥳
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Congratulations to Bingham Sub-Aqua Club who recently celebrated their 55th anniversary with an awards night! 🥳
We've welcomed three new National Instructors - Kathryn Fowler, Stuart Girdler and Alex Warzynski. 🥳
We put the candidates through their paces over 3 days in Plymouth as we piloted a new structure for the annual assessment of our highest instructor grade. Congratulations to the three of them! 👏
We put the candidates through their paces over 3 days in Plymouth as we piloted a new structure for the annual assessment of our highest instructor grade. Congratulations to the three of them! 👏
BSAC welcomes three new National Instructors for 2025
Congratulations to Kathryn Fowler, Stuart Girdler and Alex Warzynski who have been awarded BSAC's highest instructor accolade
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October 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We've welcomed three new National Instructors - Kathryn Fowler, Stuart Girdler and Alex Warzynski. 🥳
We put the candidates through their paces over 3 days in Plymouth as we piloted a new structure for the annual assessment of our highest instructor grade. Congratulations to the three of them! 👏
We put the candidates through their paces over 3 days in Plymouth as we piloted a new structure for the annual assessment of our highest instructor grade. Congratulations to the three of them! 👏
BSAC’s new #MarineChampions are making their mark, with many already organising litter picks, sea surveys and conservation campaigns. 👏
Find out what they've been up to since the initiative launched in August! 🌊
Find out what they've been up to since the initiative launched in August! 🌊
BSAC Marine Champions begin cleaning up
Marine Champions initiative aims to create a community of marine environment advocates across the BSAC club network
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October 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
BSAC’s new #MarineChampions are making their mark, with many already organising litter picks, sea surveys and conservation campaigns. 👏
Find out what they've been up to since the initiative launched in August! 🌊
Find out what they've been up to since the initiative launched in August! 🌊
With the winter months rolling in, now is the perfect time to take the next step on your scuba journey and get some training in! 🙌
Log in to MyBSAC and click on ‘Courses’ in the left-hand sidebar to search for your next BSAC training opportunity or go to bsac.com/findacourse.
Log in to MyBSAC and click on ‘Courses’ in the left-hand sidebar to search for your next BSAC training opportunity or go to bsac.com/findacourse.
Act now! Book your 2026 BSAC scuba dive and snorkel training
If you harbour ambitions to become an Open Water Instructor, expand your skills repertoire, or move on to your next diver grade, then you need to check out the latest BSAC courses
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October 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
With the winter months rolling in, now is the perfect time to take the next step on your scuba journey and get some training in! 🙌
Log in to MyBSAC and click on ‘Courses’ in the left-hand sidebar to search for your next BSAC training opportunity or go to bsac.com/findacourse.
Log in to MyBSAC and click on ‘Courses’ in the left-hand sidebar to search for your next BSAC training opportunity or go to bsac.com/findacourse.