British Sub-Aqua Club
@bsacdivers.bsky.social
🤿 National Governing Body & training agency
🌊 Championing diving & snorkelling
🐟 Not-for-profit membership organisation
👌 Tag #BSACdivers
🌊 Championing diving & snorkelling
🐟 Not-for-profit membership organisation
👌 Tag #BSACdivers
BSAC HQ had a great visit to Merseyside Sub Aqua Club Branch 5 last night! Sophie, Sandra and Mary met with 22 club members who came along to learn more about Sport 80, the system behind MyBSAC.
👉 If any clubs would like free training for Sport 80, please get in touch with Mary at [email protected].
👉 If any clubs would like free training for Sport 80, please get in touch with Mary at [email protected].
February 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
BSAC HQ had a great visit to Merseyside Sub Aqua Club Branch 5 last night! Sophie, Sandra and Mary met with 22 club members who came along to learn more about Sport 80, the system behind MyBSAC.
👉 If any clubs would like free training for Sport 80, please get in touch with Mary at [email protected].
👉 If any clubs would like free training for Sport 80, please get in touch with Mary at [email protected].
👉 Already considering where your training and diving will take you over the coming year?
🤿 Check out the latest courses listed in BSAC’s Programme of Events for 2026!
🤿 Check out the latest courses listed in BSAC’s Programme of Events for 2026!
Book your training! Programme of Events for 2026 now available
Book Skill Development Course (SDC) and Instructor Training Scheme events for the year ahead
www.bsac.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
👉 Already considering where your training and diving will take you over the coming year?
🤿 Check out the latest courses listed in BSAC’s Programme of Events for 2026!
🤿 Check out the latest courses listed in BSAC’s Programme of Events for 2026!
🌊 Are you a BSAC Marine Champion with a story to share? Then add the #BSACMarineChampions hashtag to your social media posts and you could win some fantastic BSAC merchandise!
(Please note the #BSACMarineChampions prize draw is open to registered Marine Champions only.)
(Please note the #BSACMarineChampions prize draw is open to registered Marine Champions only.)
Share your marine conservation story - and you could win BSAC merchandise!
Add the #BSACMarineChampions hashtag to your social media posts and you could win some fantastic BSAC merchandise
www.bsac.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🌊 Are you a BSAC Marine Champion with a story to share? Then add the #BSACMarineChampions hashtag to your social media posts and you could win some fantastic BSAC merchandise!
(Please note the #BSACMarineChampions prize draw is open to registered Marine Champions only.)
(Please note the #BSACMarineChampions prize draw is open to registered Marine Champions only.)
There's less than 2 weeks to go until the Go Diving Show 2026! Remember, BSAC members can save 30% off ticket prices - we'll see you there!
👉 How to get your discount and book onto workshops: https://loom.ly/pmad2GY
👉 How to get your discount and book onto workshops: https://loom.ly/pmad2GY
Book your BSAC workshops at the Go Diving Show
Members are invited to join BSAC for a full weekend of learning, discussion and inspiration
www.bsac.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
There's less than 2 weeks to go until the Go Diving Show 2026! Remember, BSAC members can save 30% off ticket prices - we'll see you there!
👉 How to get your discount and book onto workshops: https://loom.ly/pmad2GY
👉 How to get your discount and book onto workshops: https://loom.ly/pmad2GY
A BSAC Marine Champion has signed up to help an oyster restoration project in North Wales with the aim of boosting the number of oysters in our native waters. 🦪
Mel Hough-Milton recently spent a weekend volunteering to monitor oysters in the harbour in Conwy Bay marina. 🙌
Mel Hough-Milton recently spent a weekend volunteering to monitor oysters in the harbour in Conwy Bay marina. 🙌
Marine Champion joins restoration project to check health of wild oysters
A BSAC Marine Champion has signed up to help an oyster restoration project in North Wales with the aim of boosting the number of oysters in native waters
www.bsac.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
A BSAC Marine Champion has signed up to help an oyster restoration project in North Wales with the aim of boosting the number of oysters in our native waters. 🦪
Mel Hough-Milton recently spent a weekend volunteering to monitor oysters in the harbour in Conwy Bay marina. 🙌
Mel Hough-Milton recently spent a weekend volunteering to monitor oysters in the harbour in Conwy Bay marina. 🙌
Wishing a happy Valentine's Day to you and the special dive buddy in your life! 💙
#BSACdivers #ValentinesDay
#BSACdivers #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Wishing a happy Valentine's Day to you and the special dive buddy in your life! 💙
#BSACdivers #ValentinesDay
#BSACdivers #ValentinesDay
BSAC divers rolled up their sleeves (and fins!) to help protect Llyn Padarn.
Over 3 dates and multiple dives, invasive plants Lagarosiphon major and Elodea nuttallii were carefully removed, helping native species thrive. 🌱
Big thanks to the volunteers who made this possible! 👏
Over 3 dates and multiple dives, invasive plants Lagarosiphon major and Elodea nuttallii were carefully removed, helping native species thrive. 🌱
Big thanks to the volunteers who made this possible! 👏
February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
BSAC divers rolled up their sleeves (and fins!) to help protect Llyn Padarn.
Over 3 dates and multiple dives, invasive plants Lagarosiphon major and Elodea nuttallii were carefully removed, helping native species thrive. 🌱
Big thanks to the volunteers who made this possible! 👏
Over 3 dates and multiple dives, invasive plants Lagarosiphon major and Elodea nuttallii were carefully removed, helping native species thrive. 🌱
Big thanks to the volunteers who made this possible! 👏
Angela Parker, co-founder of the British diving equipment manufacturer AP Diving, sadly passed away in December at the age of 88 following a short illness.
The team at BSAC sends our condolences to the Parker family, and all of Angela's friends and colleagues. 💙
The team at BSAC sends our condolences to the Parker family, and all of Angela's friends and colleagues. 💙
Tributes paid to Angela Parker of AP Diving
With her late husband David, Angela became known for helping to shape modern underwater breathing and safety equipment for divers worldwide
www.bsac.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Angela Parker, co-founder of the British diving equipment manufacturer AP Diving, sadly passed away in December at the age of 88 following a short illness.
The team at BSAC sends our condolences to the Parker family, and all of Angela's friends and colleagues. 💙
The team at BSAC sends our condolences to the Parker family, and all of Angela's friends and colleagues. 💙
A rare loggerhead turtle that was found washed up in Jersey cold-stunned has now been transferred to a sea life centre in Dorset for rehabilitation! The turtle was being cared for in Jersey before being flown to England. 🐢
Rare turtle washed up in storm flown to England for treatment
Crush, an endangered loggerhead turtle,was taken to a sea life centre in Dorset after being discovered in Jersey
www.thetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
A rare loggerhead turtle that was found washed up in Jersey cold-stunned has now been transferred to a sea life centre in Dorset for rehabilitation! The turtle was being cared for in Jersey before being flown to England. 🐢
BSAC is proud to be collaborating with @place2becharity.bsky.social for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (9-15 February). 💙
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. 🙌
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. 🙌
BSAC collaborates with Place2Be for Children's Mental Health Week 2026
This year's theme is 'This Is My Place'
www.bsac.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
BSAC is proud to be collaborating with @place2becharity.bsky.social for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (9-15 February). 💙
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. 🙌
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. 🙌
Llyn Padarn is more than a beautiful lake, it's a lifeline for local wildlife, recreation, and tourism here in Llanberis. 🙌
BSAC volunteers have been working together with Parc Padarn in taking proactive steps to protect it from invasive species and preserve its future. 💙
BSAC volunteers have been working together with Parc Padarn in taking proactive steps to protect it from invasive species and preserve its future. 💙
February 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Llyn Padarn is more than a beautiful lake, it's a lifeline for local wildlife, recreation, and tourism here in Llanberis. 🙌
BSAC volunteers have been working together with Parc Padarn in taking proactive steps to protect it from invasive species and preserve its future. 💙
BSAC volunteers have been working together with Parc Padarn in taking proactive steps to protect it from invasive species and preserve its future. 💙
BSAC's Southern Regional Coaching team has been bolstered by the addition of Oliver Meaden. 🙌
Oliver - known as Ollie - brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked his way up to Advanced Diver and Open Water instructor over a 25-year diving history. 👌
https://loom.ly/CLoQUiQ
Oliver - known as Ollie - brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked his way up to Advanced Diver and Open Water instructor over a 25-year diving history. 👌
https://loom.ly/CLoQUiQ
Oliver Meaden joins Southern Regional Coaching team
Ollie is a member of Portsmouth and Southsea branches and brings teaching skills to the role
www.bsac.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
BSAC's Southern Regional Coaching team has been bolstered by the addition of Oliver Meaden. 🙌
Oliver - known as Ollie - brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked his way up to Advanced Diver and Open Water instructor over a 25-year diving history. 👌
https://loom.ly/CLoQUiQ
Oliver - known as Ollie - brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked his way up to Advanced Diver and Open Water instructor over a 25-year diving history. 👌
https://loom.ly/CLoQUiQ
While on a recent trip to Japan, BSAC National Diving Officer Sophie Rennie was able to meet with BSAC Japan National Diving Officer Nnao and CEO Shun. 🇯🇵
It was great for the two NDOs and CEO to catch up and share new ideas! 👌
#BSACDivers #BSACJapan
It was great for the two NDOs and CEO to catch up and share new ideas! 👌
#BSACDivers #BSACJapan
February 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
While on a recent trip to Japan, BSAC National Diving Officer Sophie Rennie was able to meet with BSAC Japan National Diving Officer Nnao and CEO Shun. 🇯🇵
It was great for the two NDOs and CEO to catch up and share new ideas! 👌
#BSACDivers #BSACJapan
It was great for the two NDOs and CEO to catch up and share new ideas! 👌
#BSACDivers #BSACJapan
💦 The Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), of which BSAC is a member, has written to the Water Minister Emma Hardy urging the government to embed stronger protections for public health and recreational water users into forthcoming water legislation.
Learn more : loom.ly/ygG0sq0
#WaterReformBill
Learn more : loom.ly/ygG0sq0
#WaterReformBill
Water Minister urged to embed stronger protection in Water Reform Bill
The Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA) has written to the Water Minister Emma Hardy, to urge the government to embed stronger protections for public health and recreational water users into forthcoming water legislation
www.bsac.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
💦 The Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), of which BSAC is a member, has written to the Water Minister Emma Hardy urging the government to embed stronger protections for public health and recreational water users into forthcoming water legislation.
Learn more : loom.ly/ygG0sq0
#WaterReformBill
Learn more : loom.ly/ygG0sq0
#WaterReformBill
More than 30 divers from seven BSAC clubs came together for a final ‘dive with a purpose’ of 2025, clearing invasive weed from a lake in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. 🌱
BSAC volunteers help remove invasive weeds in Snowdonia
More than 30 divers from seven BSAC clubs came together for a final ‘dive with a purpose’ of 2025, clearing invasive weed from a lake in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park
www.bsac.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:43 PM
More than 30 divers from seven BSAC clubs came together for a final ‘dive with a purpose’ of 2025, clearing invasive weed from a lake in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. 🌱
Congratulations to another club that has also recently celebrated their 50th anniversary! 👏 🥳
This time University of Portsmouth Sub Aqua Club were the ones receiving their certificate - with Julia from HQ presenting it to the club’s president, Josh Tuff. 👌
This time University of Portsmouth Sub Aqua Club were the ones receiving their certificate - with Julia from HQ presenting it to the club’s president, Josh Tuff. 👌
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations to another club that has also recently celebrated their 50th anniversary! 👏 🥳
This time University of Portsmouth Sub Aqua Club were the ones receiving their certificate - with Julia from HQ presenting it to the club’s president, Josh Tuff. 👌
This time University of Portsmouth Sub Aqua Club were the ones receiving their certificate - with Julia from HQ presenting it to the club’s president, Josh Tuff. 👌
BSAC is sad to learn of the passing of Richard Larn OBE at the age of 94.
Richard was a pioneer in shipwreck diving and maritime history around the British Isles and leaves behind an important legacy. He was BSAC’s deputy diving officer in 1961 and 1962, after joining in 1957. Rest in peace. 💙
Richard was a pioneer in shipwreck diving and maritime history around the British Isles and leaves behind an important legacy. He was BSAC’s deputy diving officer in 1961 and 1962, after joining in 1957. Rest in peace. 💙
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 AM
BSAC is sad to learn of the passing of Richard Larn OBE at the age of 94.
Richard was a pioneer in shipwreck diving and maritime history around the British Isles and leaves behind an important legacy. He was BSAC’s deputy diving officer in 1961 and 1962, after joining in 1957. Rest in peace. 💙
Richard was a pioneer in shipwreck diving and maritime history around the British Isles and leaves behind an important legacy. He was BSAC’s deputy diving officer in 1961 and 1962, after joining in 1957. Rest in peace. 💙
Big congratulations to Milton Keynes Sub-Aqua Club on their club’s 50th anniversary! 🥳
A certificate was received by two of the club’s founding members, as well as one of the club’s youngest members -10 year-old Gabriel!
A certificate was received by two of the club’s founding members, as well as one of the club’s youngest members -10 year-old Gabriel!
January 28, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Big congratulations to Milton Keynes Sub-Aqua Club on their club’s 50th anniversary! 🥳
A certificate was received by two of the club’s founding members, as well as one of the club’s youngest members -10 year-old Gabriel!
A certificate was received by two of the club’s founding members, as well as one of the club’s youngest members -10 year-old Gabriel!
A huge well done to BSAC club Cayman Islands Divers who have finished what they started and cleaned up and entire beach blighted by discarded polystyrene. 🙌
The club had previously removed 28 bin bags full of waste in November. 👏
👉 loom.ly/m_vm7s4
#BSACMarineChampions
The club had previously removed 28 bin bags full of waste in November. 👏
👉 loom.ly/m_vm7s4
#BSACMarineChampions
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 AM
A huge well done to BSAC club Cayman Islands Divers who have finished what they started and cleaned up and entire beach blighted by discarded polystyrene. 🙌
The club had previously removed 28 bin bags full of waste in November. 👏
👉 loom.ly/m_vm7s4
#BSACMarineChampions
The club had previously removed 28 bin bags full of waste in November. 👏
👉 loom.ly/m_vm7s4
#BSACMarineChampions
🌱 Seagrass "fairy circles" have been discovered on the seabed in the Sound of Barra in Scotland’s Western Isles!
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
Rare seagrass 'fairy circles' discovered in the Hebrides
NatureScot says it is not known why the plants grow in doughnut-shapes on the seabed.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🌱 Seagrass "fairy circles" have been discovered on the seabed in the Sound of Barra in Scotland’s Western Isles!
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
👉 NatureScot said it was not known why the plants grew in circular shapes rather than the usual meadows, but added that the formations were rarely seen.
Congratulations to Cornwall-based marine conservation charity Fathoms Free who have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS)! 🥳
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Fathoms Free honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Cornwall-based volunteer-led marine conservation charity removes lost fishing nets and 'ghost gear' from the sea
www.bsac.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to Cornwall-based marine conservation charity Fathoms Free who have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS)! 🥳
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
Equivalent to an MBE, this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 🙌
🎥 The two Sophies - Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer and Sophie Heptonstall, BSAC Head of Diving and Training - held an online session last Wednesday. A recording is now available for members who missed it. 👌
Two Sophies: watch the January 2026 meeting
The hottest topics affecting members were discussed in this online session
www.bsac.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🎥 The two Sophies - Sophie Rennie, BSAC National Diving Officer and Sophie Heptonstall, BSAC Head of Diving and Training - held an online session last Wednesday. A recording is now available for members who missed it. 👌
🚨 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? There’s just two weeks to go until applications close for BSAC Election 2026, so hurry!
Reminder: help shape the future of BSAC - stand for Election 2026
Candidate applications are being accepted for the BSAC Election 2026
www.bsac.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🚨 Do you have the time, skills and enthusiasm to help drive forward the UK’s biggest diving club? There’s just two weeks to go until applications close for BSAC Election 2026, so hurry!
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149. 🤿
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
Make 2026 the year you learn to scuba dive!
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149
www.bsac.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Kickstart your diving adventure in 2026! Start your learn to dive course now for £149. 🤿
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
There’s never been a better time to take the plunge and explore the underwater world - you can study theory at your own pace over winter, then complete practical training when you’re ready. 👌
Thinking of heading to this year’s Go Diving Show? BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30 – a perfect reason to plan your visit early! 🙌
BSAC heads to the Go Diving Show 2026 – grab your 30% discount!
BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30
www.bsac.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Thinking of heading to this year’s Go Diving Show? BSAC members can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets to the Go Diving Show 2026 using the unique code BSAC_30 – a perfect reason to plan your visit early! 🙌