Although all scuba equipment will be provided by BUDC for your Ocean Diver
training, you will be expected to purchase
basic equipment eg mask, snorkel and fins (see below for costs).
Club fees covers entry to the pool
each week (whether training or not), all training up to Dive Leader and loan of
scuba equipment for Ocean Diver training. It also entitles you to book for dives on the club boat (when
these are suitable to your training and experience). When diving from the
club boat you will be asked to pay a contribution to the costs (currently £10
per person).
Your
membership of BSAC includes
Third Party/Public Liability Insurance, a subscription
to Dive magazine, the official journal of the British Sub-Aqua Club and many
other benefits.
*Club fees may be paid in 2 instalments if
required: £140 (joining fee of £50 plus £90 part club fees) on joining the Club, and £90 (balance of club fees) after 6
months or before taking part in any open water dives (whichever is sooner).
Already Qualified?
Fees are as above, although you may pay your BUDC
membership by standing order of £15 per month if preferred. You need to become a member of
BSAC for insurance purposes.
Medical Declaration
A self-declaration medical form
must be completed annually on renewal of membership of BSAC. Exceptional
fitness is not essential but there are some medical conditions that require
certification by a Medical Referee before diving training can be
undertaken. In these instances it may be necessary to pay a fee for the
medical examination.
Equipment (costs are approximate)
Basic equipment must be provided
by the trainee at the beginning of training.
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Mask
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£30 - £50
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Snorkel
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£5 - £15
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Fins
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£30 - £60
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If you wear glasses, it is
possible to buy masks with corrective lenses. Most people do not have any
trouble diving whilst wearing contact lenses.
Scuba equipment is more
expensive but can be purchased over a period of time. Prices vary considerably and those given are just guidelines.
The club has a number of sets of equipment that can be loaned to trainees
for training to Ocean Diver qualification although a wet/dry suit will
need to be hired or borrowed for open water dives. If trainees want to
continue to train to Sports Diver, then it would be expected that they start purchasing
their own equipment
Essential
kit for open water dives
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Buoyancy compensator
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£300
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Demand valve incl octopus
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£200
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Gas cylinder
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£130
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Weight belt
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£30
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Console (Depth & Pressure gauges)
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£100
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Wet/dry suit
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£150
- £800
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Boots
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£25
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Gloves
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£20
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Strap fins
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£40
- £70
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Second hand kit is often available
and club instructors are happy to advise trainees to ascertain that kit is
suitable. Don't forget - your life
is dependent on your kit working correctly.
Additional
Information
Upon successful completion of
Ocean Diver qualification, you can continue your training, if you wish, and
advance to Sports Diver or further. There
are also a number of specialist skill courses arranged by BSAC. These have to be paid for individually.
You will also be able to make
additional dives from the club boat at a cost of £10 per day, when the
dive sites chosen are suitable for your experience and space is available on the
boat.
When your membership has expired
you can renew membership (current fees £15 per month by standing order or £180
pa) and continue to enjoy all the benefits of belonging to a BSAC branch:
regular diving, club holidays, further training, and of course the social aspect
of being with like-minded individuals to talk diving.
