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Our Diving Year

A snapshot of the dive trips, training and social events we run throughout the year. Click to open the full planner.

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Great to see so many members at the club tonight prepping for Saturday, brilliant work All and happy diving! A thanks to our Equipment Officer as well, Sean, great job on the new hand made by you BCD hangers!

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Thank you to Nick last night for a super interesting evening, and to Thierry for organising and JP for recording!

4 Dec 2024 View →

Something to replace McKie 😉

21 Sep 2024 View →

Diving Officer's Shout -

2 Sep 2024 View →

Diving Officer's Shout -

2 Aug 2024 View →

Join Us

We Meet Every Tuesday Evening at our Clubhouse, the Guildford Waterside Centre

If you are new to diving and are interested in exploring a new sport or an experienced diver looking for a great dive club come and visit us and let us introduce you to one of Surrey's most active dive clubs.

We were featured in the June 2020 SCUBA magazine with a 3 page article, which has lots more information about our club. You can find an extract of the article here.

For new member enquiries please Contact Us for information about the club and find out how to join the next Ocean Diver Course.

Try Us

No matter what your diving experience is, Guildford Sub-Aqua Club has something to offer.

Learn to Dive

Structured BSAC training from Ocean Diver to Advanced, at your own pace.

Go Diving

Regular club dives, UK and overseas trips for all experience levels.

Join the Club

A friendly, welcoming community that meets every Tuesday evening.

About Us

Guildford BSAC is a branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club, founded on 30 October 1957 at Guildford Lido by nine enthusiasts who became Branch 53 of BSAC. For nearly 70 years we have been training scuba divers and organising recreational diving around the UK and overseas.

Read more about us

Committee

Membership Prices

World-class training, amazing diving and great company - there's so much more to being a member of BSAC

Joining Fee

£50.00 or £75.00

first year

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  • £75.00 if Ocean Diver in house training is required
  • Reduced to £50.00 if Ocean Diver training is not required
  • FREE if Fast track training with Divecrew
  • All Training
  • Ocean Diver BSAC training manuals
  • Use of club equipment for Ocean Diver training
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BSAC Membership

£68.50

per annum

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  • Reduced by:
    • £10 on first annual payment if paid by direct debit.
    • £5 for Club Instructors, Open Water Instructors, Advanced Divers
    • £10 for Advanced Instructor, First Class Diver
    • £20 for National Instructor
    • £17.50 for Joint Member (second member of a household aged 18 years or over who joins as a full diving member. Previously known as 'Abated Member)
  • Reduced pro rata for membership commencing after 1st March
  • Payable annually in one amount by cheque or Direct Debit
  • An internationally-recognised Diver Training Programme
  • FREE Worldwide Third-Party Liability insurance
  • FREE monthly subscription to SCUBA magazine
  • Save on diving holidays through BSAC Travel Partners
  • BSAC Plus - discounts and benefits with High Street Brands
  • and much more
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Club Membership

£17.50

per month

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  • Branch Levy reduced by a maximum of 50% for:
    • Junior Members aged 12 – 17 in full time education.
    • Student Members aged 18 years and over in full time education
    • Distant Members (members living approx. 40 miles from the Branch, subject to committee discretion)
    • Members Over 65 years of age
    • Members who have had a continuous Full Guildford Branch Diving membership for at least 15 years and are aged over 60 on their membership renewal date.
  • New Members must pay at least 12 month's membership
  • Members of at least 12 months standing may give 1 months' notice before cancelling their Direct Debit.
  • Payable by Monthly Direct Debit (collected midmonth).
  • Members in their first year of membership paying by Monthly Direct Debit must give a minimum of 12 months' notice before cancelling their membership.
  • Membership Year Commences 1st March
  • Alternatively, members may pay by cheque or BACS in one amount of £210.00 (reduced pro rata for membership commencing after 1st March)
  • FREE use of the Waterside Centre Gym
  • Air fills & Nitrox at club rates
  • FREE club training & courses
  • Dive trips and social events at club rates
  • Use of club bar & Waterside Centre club facilities
Great value as you progress: Once you're a member, Sports Diver, Dive Leader and Advanced Diver training through the club is included — no extra charges beyond course materials and minor dive expenses.
  • As an example
    • a new member Ocean Diver Trainee
      • with in-house club training will cost £353.50 for the 1st year, includes BSAC and club membership. Dive site fees and dry suit hire apply where required.
      • with Fast track training (4 or 5 days) through Divecrew, our BSAC Centre Partner will cost £797.50 ( £519.00 for training and £278.50 for BSAC and club membership).
    • Renewal will cost £278.50 per year, includes Club and BSAC central fees.
    • No extra charges for Sports Diver, Dive Leader and Advanced Diver (except student materials, minor instructor expenses) if you complete through the Club

n.b. Prices effective 01 March 2024 for 1 year, approved by AGM 24 October 2023