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
🌱 Seagrass "fairy circles" have been discovered on the seabed in the Sound of Barra in Scotland’s Western Isles!
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
Rare seagrass 'fairy circles' discovered in the Hebrides
NatureScot says it is not known why the plants grow in doughnut-shapes on the seabed.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🌱 Seagrass "fairy circles" have been discovered on the seabed in the Sound of Barra in Scotland’s Western Isles!
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
Congratulations to Cornwall-based marine conservation charity Fathoms Free who have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS)! 🥳
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Fathoms Free honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Cornwall-based volunteer-led marine conservation charity removes lost fishing nets and 'ghost gear' from the sea
www.bsac.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to Cornwall-based marine conservation charity Fathoms Free who have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS)! 🥳
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
🎥 The two Sophies - Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer and Sophie Heptonstall, BSAC Head of Diving and Training - held an online session last Wednesday. A recording is now available for members who missed it. 👌
Two Sophies: watch the January 2026 meeting
The hottest topics affecting members were discussed in this online session
www.bsac.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🎥 The two Sophies - Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer and Sophie Heptonstall, BSAC Head of Diving and Training - held an online session last Wednesday. A recording is now available for members who missed it. 👌
🚨 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? There’s just two weeks to go until applications close for BSAC Election 2026, so hurry!
Reminder: help shape the future of BSAC - stand for Election 2026
Candidate applications are being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026
www.bsac.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🚨 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? There’s just two weeks to go until applications close for BSAC Election 2026, so hurry!
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149. 🤿
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
Make 2026 the year you learn to scuba dive!
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149
www.bsac.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149. 🤿
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
Thinking of heading to this year’s Go Diving Show? BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30 – a perfect reason to plan your visit early! 🙌
BSAC heads to the Go Diving Show 2026 – grab your 30% discount!
BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30
www.bsac.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Thinking of heading to this year’s Go Diving Show? BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30 – a perfect reason to plan your visit early! 🙌
Cheer up those long, dark winter days by grabbing yourself a BSAC Travel Partners dive trip 2026 bargain! 🏝️
As a BSAC member, you can claim at least 5% off your next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners. 👌
As a BSAC member, you can claim at least 5% off your next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners. 👌
Head for the sun and SAVE in 2026 with BSAC Travel Partners
BSAC members can claim at least 5% off their next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners
www.bsac.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Cheer up those long, dark winter days by grabbing yourself a BSAC Travel Partners dive trip 2026 bargain! 🏝️
As a BSAC member, you can claim at least 5% off your next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners. 👌
As a BSAC member, you can claim at least 5% off your next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners. 👌
🌱 Jane Maddocks share her thoughts on personal goals we can set for 2026 to reduce our carbon footprints, help contribute to cleaner waters and work towards a more sustainable world.
Happy new year! Changes we can all make for a cleaner planet in 2026
Jane Maddocks share her thoughts on personal goals we can set to improve our carbon footprints
www.bsac.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
🌱 Jane Maddocks share her thoughts on personal goals we can set for 2026 to reduce our carbon footprints, help contribute to cleaner waters and work towards a more sustainable world.
🤿 A reminder about standing for election to BSAC Council in 2026... If you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club, we would love to hear from you!
Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
Reminder: help shape the future of BSAC - stand for Election 2026
Candidate applications are being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026
www.bsac.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🤿 A reminder about standing for election to BSAC Council in 2026... If you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club, we would love to hear from you!
Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
Protected wreck dive trails: share your thoughts
A review of the use of the physical dive trails will provide recommendations for how Historic England manages them in future
www.bsac.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:10 AM
👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 Looking for new ways to keep your diving exciting in 2026? You don’t need to travel far.
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
Fun and different UK scuba dives to try in 2026
Fresh adventures to inspire your next club trip - take a look at the top 5 scuba dive ideas
www.bsac.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🤿 Looking for new ways to keep your diving exciting in 2026? You don’t need to travel far.
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
One of the best things about being part of BSAC is the opportunity to keep learning, and keep discovering new parts of our sport. 💪
If you’re thinking about your goals for 2026, here’s a pick of five excellent BSAC courses to consider that each offer fresh skills, confidence and adventure. 🤿
If you’re thinking about your goals for 2026, here’s a pick of five excellent BSAC courses to consider that each offer fresh skills, confidence and adventure. 🤿
New year, new you: BSAC training courses for 2026 you won’t want to miss
Take the next step in your underwater journey
www.bsac.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
One of the best things about being part of BSAC is the opportunity to keep learning, and keep discovering new parts of our sport. 💪
If you’re thinking about your goals for 2026, here’s a pick of five excellent BSAC courses to consider that each offer fresh skills, confidence and adventure. 🤿
If you’re thinking about your goals for 2026, here’s a pick of five excellent BSAC courses to consider that each offer fresh skills, confidence and adventure. 🤿
BSAC clubs thrive on the enthusiasm, ideas and involvement of their members. 🙌
Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the water or a long-standing club diver, there are loads of ways to get stuck in and help your club flourish in 2026. 💙
Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the water or a long-standing club diver, there are loads of ways to get stuck in and help your club flourish in 2026. 💙
Five great ways to get involved with your BSAC club in 2026
There are loads of opportunities to get stuck in and help your club flourish over the next year
www.bsac.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
BSAC clubs thrive on the enthusiasm, ideas and involvement of their members. 🙌
Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the water or a long-standing club diver, there are loads of ways to get stuck in and help your club flourish in 2026. 💙
Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the water or a long-standing club diver, there are loads of ways to get stuck in and help your club flourish in 2026. 💙
Think snorkelling is only done abroad, on holiday, in crystal clear blue waters? 🤿
There are so many more adventurous and fun snorkelling opportunities for qualified BSAC snorkellers to try! Here are five ideas to consider for the new year… 💙
There are so many more adventurous and fun snorkelling opportunities for qualified BSAC snorkellers to try! Here are five ideas to consider for the new year… 💙
Fresh snorkelling bucket list ideas to try in 2026
Five adventurous and fun snorkelling ideas for qualified BSAC snorkellers to try in the new year
www.bsac.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Think snorkelling is only done abroad, on holiday, in crystal clear blue waters? 🤿
There are so many more adventurous and fun snorkelling opportunities for qualified BSAC snorkellers to try! Here are five ideas to consider for the new year… 💙
There are so many more adventurous and fun snorkelling opportunities for qualified BSAC snorkellers to try! Here are five ideas to consider for the new year… 💙
An amazing story of a spiny seahorse that was rescued from the beach in Poole Harbour. 💙
The male seahorse was found alive on the beach by some walkers and returned to the sea (after a quick ID photo) where amazingly it seemed to be healthy! 🙌
The male seahorse was found alive on the beach by some walkers and returned to the sea (after a quick ID photo) where amazingly it seemed to be healthy! 🙌
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
An amazing story of a spiny seahorse that was rescued from the beach in Poole Harbour. 💙
The male seahorse was found alive on the beach by some walkers and returned to the sea (after a quick ID photo) where amazingly it seemed to be healthy! 🙌
The male seahorse was found alive on the beach by some walkers and returned to the sea (after a quick ID photo) where amazingly it seemed to be healthy! 🙌
Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer (NDO) provides a retrospective of the year just gone, and looks ahead to a year of fantastic diving and snorkelling in the pipeline. 🤿
👉 Read her full message here: https://loom.ly/BOJ1G8w
👉 Read her full message here: https://loom.ly/BOJ1G8w
New year training update from Sophie Rennie, National Diving Officer
Read this summary of current BSAC training plans and opportunities coming up in 2026
www.bsac.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer (NDO) provides a retrospective of the year just gone, and looks ahead to a year of fantastic diving and snorkelling in the pipeline. 🤿
👉 Read her full message here: https://loom.ly/BOJ1G8w
👉 Read her full message here: https://loom.ly/BOJ1G8w
“As 2025 draws to a close and our plans for 2026 and beyond are firmed up, I am writing to thank you, our members, for your continued commitment and support for BSAC.” 💙
👉 Read a New Year message from BSAC Chair, Andy Shenstone: https://loom.ly/jf0kF8M
👉 Read a New Year message from BSAC Chair, Andy Shenstone: https://loom.ly/jf0kF8M
New year message from Andy Shenstone, BSAC Chair
A summary of the year just gone plus a look ahead to 2026 from the Chair of BSAC
www.bsac.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
“As 2025 draws to a close and our plans for 2026 and beyond are firmed up, I am writing to thank you, our members, for your continued commitment and support for BSAC.” 💙
👉 Read a New Year message from BSAC Chair, Andy Shenstone: https://loom.ly/jf0kF8M
👉 Read a New Year message from BSAC Chair, Andy Shenstone: https://loom.ly/jf0kF8M
🤿 Looking for new ways to keep your diving exciting in 2026? You don’t need to travel far.
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
Fun and different UK scuba dives to try in 2026
Fresh adventures to inspire your next club trip - take a look at the top 5 scuba dive ideas
www.bsac.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🤿 Looking for new ways to keep your diving exciting in 2026? You don’t need to travel far.
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
👉 The UK’s waters offer world-class diving, rich history and unforgettable underwater scenery — all ready for you, your buddies and your club to explore. 🙌
👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
Protected wreck dive trails: share your thoughts
A review of the use of the physical dive trails will provide recommendations for how Historic England manages them in future
www.bsac.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
👉 Have you dived one of Historic England's underwater trails for protected wrecks?
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🤿 BSAC divers and Centres are being asked to help Historic England understand the effectiveness and usefulness of protected wreck dive trails on the seabed.
🐬 Read about Dan Evans, one of our #BSACMarineChampions, and his work as a volunteer Marine Mammal Medic for the brilliant British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR).
👉 https://loom.ly/IejCwgU
👉 https://loom.ly/IejCwgU
The marine medic charity and the work of volunteers
Dai Evans got involved with a charity in 2018 to help marine animals in distress
www.bsac.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🐬 Read about Dan Evans, one of our #BSACMarineChampions, and his work as a volunteer Marine Mammal Medic for the brilliant British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR).
👉 https://loom.ly/IejCwgU
👉 https://loom.ly/IejCwgU
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe and underwater-filled 2026! 🤿 💥
January 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe and underwater-filled 2026! 🤿 💥
That's it for 2025! A huge thank you to all our members, HQ team and, most importantly, our wonderful volunteers who keep BSAC and the spirit of UK diving and snorkelling going strong. 💪
2025 has seen some big changes to BSAC and we thank you for your patience. Here's to 2026! 💙
2025 has seen some big changes to BSAC and we thank you for your patience. Here's to 2026! 💙
December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
That's it for 2025! A huge thank you to all our members, HQ team and, most importantly, our wonderful volunteers who keep BSAC and the spirit of UK diving and snorkelling going strong. 💪
2025 has seen some big changes to BSAC and we thank you for your patience. Here's to 2026! 💙
2025 has seen some big changes to BSAC and we thank you for your patience. Here's to 2026! 💙
Congratulations to BSAC Chair Andy Shenstone who completed his 1000th dive at Llyn Padarn during our big conservation project there yesterday. 🥳
December 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations to BSAC Chair Andy Shenstone who completed his 1000th dive at Llyn Padarn during our big conservation project there yesterday. 🥳
🤿 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? Then BSAC would like to hear from you! Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more about standing for election here: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
👉 Learn more about standing for election here: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
Reminder: help shape the future of BSAC - stand for Election 2026
Candidate applications are being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026
www.bsac.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🤿 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? Then BSAC would like to hear from you! Applications close 31 January 2026.
👉 Learn more about standing for election here: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
👉 Learn more about standing for election here: https://loom.ly/OtiWpGs
🚨 In case you missed it, we had some positive news to end the year on. Following its closure in September, the Whipps Cross Hyperbaric Chamber in London, run by LHM Healthcare, has been instructed to re-open for emergencies.
👉 https://loom.ly/GKZLYl4
👉 https://loom.ly/GKZLYl4
Whipps Cross chamber in London instructed to re-open for emergencies
The chamber has been re-opened under an emergency contract, specifically to treat critically ill divers suffering from decompression illness and patients with gas embolism
www.bsac.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🚨 In case you missed it, we had some positive news to end the year on. Following its closure in September, the Whipps Cross Hyperbaric Chamber in London, run by LHM Healthcare, has been instructed to re-open for emergencies.
👉 https://loom.ly/GKZLYl4
👉 https://loom.ly/GKZLYl4