Why not learn to dive with Edenbridge Sub-Aqua Club.We're a registered branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club.

Starting Out
We're a club, not a business. That's why this can be the most cost effective way of getting trained. When you join take as much time or as little as you need to complete your basic training. Use our equipment or your own. The first part of your training begins with lectures and pool training. The training completes with open water training at a suitable location. Once completed this will take you to the first BSAC qualification level - Ocean Diver. At each stage you get the full back up of the club and your qualification book marked with your latest achievement.

The Next Stage
We have sports divers, dive leaders, and advanced divers within the club. We have our own boats, and dives for all qualifications. Progressive learning through club activities or specialist courses you can learn such things as boat handling, coxing, lifesaving, instructing and loads more.

Diving Qualifications
These are the current BSAC diving qualifications:

Ocean Diver
The Ocean Diver training course concerntrates on preparing you for the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water enviroment then introducing you to open water in a controlled safe manner. You will also have the opportiunity to practice safety skills in the company of a qualified instructor or experienced diver.

Sports Diver
The Sport Diver training emphasises on building a sound foundation of open water diving skillls and experience through a series of structured practical lessions. Once you have gained this open water experience with a qualified instructor, you are ready to take part in dives with other Sports Divers or those of other higher grades.

Dive Leader
The Dive Leader training concertrates on the responsibilities and safety aspects of leading other divers on an open water dive. Practical lessons in rescue management and rescue skills will give you the confidence and ability to deal with those unforeseen emergencies. Leading a dive will develop your enjoyment, confidence and experince as a diver.

Advanced Diver
The Advanced Diver course further develops your knowledge and skills. You gain experince inplanning and organising dives at different sites under differrent circumstances. Additional experince will be gained in using small boats, chartwork, navigation and many other related skills. BSAC consider this grade as being a fully trained diver.

First Class Diver
BSAC's highest diving grade which requires a higher than average level of theoretical knowledge, organisaional and personal diving skills. The First Class Diver award is a culmination of a number of year's diving experince. BSAC 1st Class Divers are assesd through nationally conducted examinations.