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Ever imagined what it would be like to scuba dive? Are you fascinated by what life is like under the sea, or below the surface of a lake? You are not alone. Most of our scuba divers were first attracted to the sport because they wanted to get closer to amazing marine life or explore the incredible wrecks that lie on the ocean floors around our coastline.
And for many of these scuba divers, it was a try-dive that got them well and truly hooked.
Try-dives are the perfect way to test the water first, and to see whether scuba diving is the sport for you.
You’ll be partnered up with a fully qualified instructor and taught the basics of scuba diving, from preparing kit to safety procedures. And, of course, you’ll get the chance to dive in and swim underwater. All kit is provided, so all you need to bring along is a swimming costume and an old T shirt. You’ll need to be able to swim and have a reasonable level of confidence in the water, and we’ll ask you to sign a medical declaration prior to your try dive.
Our local Cardiff branch is run entirely by volunteers who like nothing better than to share their love of the sport with others. Our qualified instructors give their time for free That’s why our try-dives are so affordable. The £25 helps to cover pool fees and other club costs.
If two of you come along together, it’s even cheaper. We’ll reduce the cost to £45.
You can also wow your family and friends with one of our try-dive gift vouchers.
So go on, banish those boring prezzies, and gift them a memorable underwater experience. Please note the voucher is valid for 12 months from issue.
BUY YOUR GIFT VOUCHERS NOW (link through to booking form)
You could enrol on our Snorkelling Course which is a natural step up from the Try-Dive because you learn how to ‘duck -dive’ which is great fun and allows you to get closer to the marine life underwater.
Or you can take the plunge and start our beginners diving course – which we call the Ocean Divers course. Being a qualified Ocean Diver means you can start to go on shore dives, quarry dives and boat dives and experience the thrill of exploring wrecks and wildlife underwater up to depths of 20 metres. And with so many qualified divers around you, with decades of experience in the tank, you get all the advice and mentoring support you need to progress onto BSAC’s more advanced courses later. That’s the beauty of being part of a club. Everyone’s there to help.
We think you’ll enjoy your try-dive so much you’ll want to carry on. So, to help get you back in the water, we’ll take off the £25 you spent on the try-dive from our training fees.
We are Cardiff BSAC, a friendly, local club run by qualified, experienced diving enthusiasts for over 50 years!
We belong to BSAC – which stands for British Sub Aqua Club. It’s an internationally renowned and respected scuba diving organisation with over 180 affiliated clubs in 25 countries.
So, you can rest assured that everything we do is professional, responsible and above all else, safe.
To book your Try Dive, fill in our response form or email enquiries@cardiffbsac.org. We’ll then arrange with you a suitable Wednesday date for your session.
Our Try Dives take place on Wednesdays at Penarth Leisure Centre. (Address: Andrew Rd, Cogan, Penarth CF64 2NS).
We ask for our Try Divers to arrive at the pool reception at 7.30pm for an initial meet and greet. That gives us time to change and get poolside by 7.45pm for a briefing and to get kitted up. You will be in the water from about 8.00pm, and your Try Dive will last about an hour.
We provide all the scuba kit required. All you need to bring is your swimming costume, a towel, and an old t-shirt to wear in the pool.
Scuba diving is a great sport for all ages. Although there are height restrictions and children must be over 12 years old to Try Dive with us. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Yes, you need to have a reasonable level of confidence in the water.
We want you to really enjoy your scuba experience, so please listen to everything your scuba guide says, and follow their instructions carefully. Safety is our utmost priority.
We ask that you sign a medical declaration prior to your try dive. Please download the medical form here and bring it with you.
If you are worried about any aspect of the Try Dive or have any special requirements, don’t worry. Talk to us in advance and we will do what we can to help.
Looking forward to seeing you!
The British Sub-Aqua Club is the Governing Body for Scuba Diving in the UK and a World Wide Recognised Organisation.