We are based at the Blackpool Light Craft Club at the end of Squires gate lane, behind the large tramshed.
Continue ReadingWhat is involved in the BSAC ocean diver course?
6 Theory lectures with an Exam 6 practical pool sessions 4 Open water lessons (2 training dives each).
Continue ReadingWhat is an open water lesson?
These are performed in local flooded quarries, usually either Eccleston Delph or Capernwray Quarry. Both have full first aid facilities and a safety boat. Both have a dive shop with…
Continue ReadingWhat facilities do I have access to?
The Blackpool Light Craft Club has a bar upstairs for members. They also have a smaller room upstairs, which we use for theory lessons.
Continue ReadingHow fit do I need to be?
All divers in the UK must declare their own fitness to dive. If a diver answers “yes” to any of the conditions listed on this document, they are advised to…
Continue ReadingDo you provide all kit?
When you first start training, we will provide you with all the kit you need. But all BSAC clubs encourage trainees to start purchasing their own kit, once they are…
Continue ReadingWhat does my West Lancs Subscription provide
All your training is performed in house and is part of your subs, right the way up to Advanced Diver – other than the cost of training packs, usually between…
Continue ReadingHow long will it take to qualify as an ocean diver?
It usually takes 3-6 months to qualify as a BSAC Ocean Diver. We all learn at different paces and we match your pace of learning. Ocean Diver is BSAC entry…
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference between BSAC and PADI?
The British Sub Aqua Club is a non-profit organisation. It is a membership association, awarding internationally recognised courses in scuba diving. Almost all BSAC instructors are volunteers. The Professional Association…
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