The waters around the Island offer a wide range of diving opportunities, including shore dives, offshore reefs, wreck dives and encounters with diverse marine life. Pool‑based sessions take place at West Wight, with open‑water diving and boating organised directly by Wight Dolphins.

Please note: SCUBA sessions and courses are operated independently by Wight Dolphins and are not included in any West Wight Sports and Community Centre memberships.

• Explore the underwater world – Discover marine life, reefs and wrecks around the Isle of Wight.
• Develop new skills – Learn diving techniques, safety procedures and equipment handling.
• Build confidence and focus – Diving encourages calm decision‑making and awareness.
• Support physical fitness – Improves strength, flexibility and breathing control.
• Boost mental wellbeing – Underwater environments can be calming and rewarding.
• Join a supportive community – Become part of a friendly local diving club with shared interests.

Never dived before? Wight Dolphins offer full training with BSAC‑qualified instructors, along with affordable equipment hire and ongoing support.

• Try Dives are available during the winter months in the pool at West Wight
• Minimum age: 14 years
• Ocean Diver Course (Entry Level):
  • Runs once per year
  • Typically January to March

Already Qualified

If you’re already qualified but haven’t dived recently, or have only dived on holiday, Wight Dolphins welcome new members from all backgrounds:

• Refresher training available
• Crossover courses from other agencies (e.g. PADI)
• Full BSAC qualification pathway offered

Courses include:

• Sports Diver
• Diver Leader
  (Run throughout the year – contact the Training Officer for details)