Sub Aqua
Overview
Sub‑Aqua Diving sessions at West Wight Sports and Community Centre on the Isle of Wight are delivered by Wight Dolphins, a highly experienced local branch of the British Sub‑Aqua Club (BSAC). Operating on the Island for over 40 years, Wight Dolphins provide training, support and diving opportunities for both new and experienced divers.
Pool‑based sessions take place at West Wight, while open‑water shore dives, offshore reefs, wreck dives and boat diving are organised directly by Wight Dolphins. The waters around the Isle of Wight are home to an impressive variety of marine life and dive sites, offering exciting opportunities to explore the underwater world.
Please note: Sub‑Aqua sessions and courses are run independently by Wight Dolphins and are not included in any West Wight Sports and Community Centre memberships.
Benefits
Sub‑Aqua diving offers a wide range of physical, mental and lifestyle benefits:
- Explore beneath the surface – Discover wrecks, reefs and marine life around the Isle of Wight coastline.
- Develop specialist skills – Learn diving theory, equipment use and safety techniques.
- Improve fitness and breathing control – Diving supports strength, coordination and controlled breathing.
- Boost confidence and focus – Encourages calm decision‑making and awareness.
- Support mental well-being – The underwater environment can be both calming and rewarding.
- Join a social club – Be part of a welcoming local diving community with shared interests.
Diving Options Available
New to Sub‑Aqua Diving
If you have never dived before, Wight Dolphins can provide full BSAC training, delivered by qualified instructors. Equipment hire is available at low cost, and ongoing support is provided throughout your training journey.
- Try Dives:
- Available during the winter months
- Pool‑based sessions at West Wight Sports and Community Centre
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Ocean Diver Course (Entry Level):
- Entry‑level BSAC qualification
- Typically run once per year, from January to March
Already Qualified Divers
Wight Dolphins welcome divers who are already qualified, including those who may be returning after a break or who have previously only dived abroad.
- Refresher training available
- Crossover options from other agencies (e.g. PADI)
- Full BSAC qualification pathway offered, including:
- Sports Diver
- Diver Leader
Courses beyond entry level run throughout the year—please contact the Training Officer for details.
Details
Prices from:
Additional notes :
- Minimum age for try dives: 14 years
- Sessions are delivered by an external organisation (Wight Dolphins)
- Not included in Diamond Class or Diamond Plus memberships
- Booking: Required – please contact Wight Dolphins directly
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