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Training

Scarborough Sub Aqua Club has a large number of BSAC qualified instructors, both male and female. We're all friendly volunteers and are committed to developing the best divers. We we will never take you out of your comfort zone and all training is accomplished at a speed which you are happy with. 

We provide training for a range of different levels of BSAC diver grades:

 

  • Ocean Diver - Limited to 20 metres

  • Sports Diver - Progression to 40 metres, and increased rescue skills

  • Dive Leader - Progression to 50 metres, and further focus on organising dives

We also offer support for Advanced Diver and First Class Diver, with assistance from the BSAC regional instructor team. 

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Ocean Diver Training

Ocean Diver Training takes place from January to May, with theory lessons delivered weekly in our clubhouse on Wednesday nights from 7pm.

Pool Training

Introductory pool training takes place at Scarborough Sports Village, Sunday nights (7-8pm), where you will learn how to assemble scuba gear, breathe underwater, control your buoyancy, and some self and buddy rescue techniques.    

Open Water Dives

After completing your pool sessions, you will then move on to training in Open Water. We typically organise this over a long weekend at Capernwray, a flooded former quarry in Lancashire, around the Easter period. 

If the timings don't suit you, we also regularly train at 8 Acre Lake in North Cave, or from our dive boats! 

2025 Training Info

Ocean Diver training costs £350 (£250 for under 18s). This includes SSAC membership and BSAC membership for one year, the required training resources, and equipment to use in the pool. 

This does not include access to the open water sites for the latter stage of your training (£15-20 per day), or the use of equipment in open water sites. This can be hired (around £80 per day) or we can provide guidance on purchasing equipment. 

Key Dates

Theory lessons starting Wednesday 15th January

Pool lessons starting Sunday 12th January

Open Water Training at 8 Acre Lake - Thursday 10th April, Saturday 12th April

Open Water Training at Capernwray - Friday 16th May - Saturday 17th May

What else can I learn?

SDCs (Skill Development Courses) are also taught in the club from time to time. Currently we have a number of members undergoing instructor and technical diver training. Discuss with club members for further information.

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