Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Scuba Diving in Torquay
Established in 1954, Torbay BSAC stands as one of the earliest BSAC-affiliated diving clubs. Our organisation specialises in recreational scuba diving, offering comprehensive training programmes led by qualified volunteer instructors. We maintain a fully equipped dive boat with modern navigation systems and provide essential diving equipment for novice training. Our weekly social meetings at Torquay Rugby Club foster a strong sense of community among members.With decades of collective experience, our team delivers BSAC-approved courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. We organise regular dive expeditions to local sites like Bretagne and Galicia, adhering to strict safety protocols and environmental conservation practices. Our facilities include a dedicated compressor room and equipment storage, supporting both casual divers and competitive photography enthusiasts through our annual Splash-In event.
Services
Scuba Diving Training
Try Dives
Equipment Hire
Dive Trips
Photo Competitions
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer BSAC-approved training with qualified volunteer instructors
- Our dive boat features modern navigation and safety equipment
- We provide essential diving gear for novice training sessions
- We organise regular local dive expeditions with safety protocols
- Our club maintains dedicated dive equipment storage facilities
Associations and certifications
- BSAC
Services
Scuba Diving Training
We provide BSAC-certified scuba diving instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Our training includes classroom theory, pool practice, and open water dives. Qualified volunteer instructors guide students through essential skills and safety protocols.
Try Dives
Introductory diving experiences allow newcomers to sample scuba diving in controlled environments. These sessions include equipment familiarisation and basic underwater skills practice under instructor supervision. Participants must meet age and swimming requirements.
Dive Trips
Organised expeditions to local dive sites operate according to tidal conditions. Our dive boat carries essential safety equipment and supports multiple divers. Trips require appropriate certification for depth-specific dives and follow strict safety protocols.
Equipment Hire
We maintain serviced scuba equipment for novice training and member use. Available items include regulators, buoyancy jackets, and cylinders. Members also access compressor facilities for air fills and equipment maintenance.
Photo Competitions
Annual underwater photography competitions showcase members' work across multiple categories. Events include judged competitions and public voting, with winning entries displayed in club galleries and promotional materials.
Questions
What diving qualifications do you offer?
We provide BSAC-certified courses from Ocean Diver to Advanced Diver levels, including specialty training in drysuit diving and boat handling.
Can beginners join the club?
Yes, we welcome new divers through our Try Dive sessions and beginner training courses with qualified volunteer instructors.
Do you have dive equipment available?
We provide essential scuba gear for training and maintain serviced equipment for member use, including cylinders and regulators.
Are there social activities?
Weekly Wednesday meetings at Torquay Rugby Club include social gatherings, training sessions, and club business discussions.
How do dive trips operate?
Organised dives follow tidal schedules with safety briefings. Our dive boat carries navigation equipment and oxygen supplies for emergency situations.
What photography opportunities exist?
Annual Splash-In competitions feature multiple photography categories with judged awards and public voting for underwater imagery.
