Diving is fun, but don’t just take our word for it, come along and find out for yourself. Sussex Diving Club arrange Try Dive sessions where you have the opportunity to have a go with real SCUBA gear.
A qualified instructor will show you how to fit the buoyancy jacket and aqualung equipment and take you on a guided underwater swimming tour.
If you find that you really enjoy the experience (and most people do) we’ll tell you how you can train to become a fully qualified scuba diver.
As a qualified scuba diver you will be able to join in any of our diving activities – local wreck or reef dives – you could book your own holidays and go on diving expeditions living aboard a charter boat – or diving at exotic locations around the world.
Equipment
To start with you won’t need any. All equipment needed for the Try Dive session is provided. When you join the Club and start training you’ll still be able to borrow the Club equipment. However we usually find that most people like to buy their own mask, snorkel and fins (basic equipment), to suit their personal preferences. These are fairly inexpensive and some people have them already. One of the first things we teach people is how to select the best equipment and where to buy it from locally.
How Much will it Cost?
We make a nominal charge to attend the Try Dive session. This is to cover the cost of hiring the pool and maintaining the equipment that you will be using. To book your place, or for more information, please email us on – dive@sussexdiving.co.uk
Membership of Sussex Diving Club is £254.40 per year, payable as £21.20 per month by Direct Debit, These fees are increased in line with inflation every January. This fee covers our mooring fees, boat maintenance, air compressor maintenance etc.. Air fills cost £5 per fill and Nitrox is also available, cost depending on strength of mix.
You will also need to join BSAC the annual fees are on their website under the membership section, https://www.bsac.com/membership/rejoin-bsac-today/ these are usually reviewed annually in March this is payable by Direct Debit to BSAC, the Direct Debit mandate is part of the membership form which we will ask you to complete and sign.
Once you complete your pool training you will be qualified to dive from the Sussex Dive Club boat, which is permanently moored in Brighton Marina. See Qualified Divers section for cost of diving.