We are southsea sub-aqua club
Exploring a world beneath the waves
At Southsea Sub-Aqua Club, we dive together, learn together, and explore together. With training from beginner to advanced, our own RHIB, and full gas blending facilities, you’ll be part of one of the South Coast’s largest and friendliest dive clubs.
Your adventure starts here
Learn to dive
Looking to dive in and explore the the other 70% of our planet?
Whether you've never dived before, are looking to refine your skills or want to learn other skills such as gas blending and driving a boat, we do it all.
Ocean Diver
If you’re keen to learn to dive, BSAC’s Ocean Diver course is the place to start. This entry-level open water diver qualification will equip you with the core skills to dive to a maximum of 20 metres in open water, in the UK and abroad.
Sports Diver and Beyond
If you want to do more with your diving, the Sports Diver qualification gives you the freedom to explore. Ready for even more? Become a Dive Leader, an Advanced Diver or go all the way and complete your BSAC First Class diver award.
Skill Development Courses
Want to get more from your diving? Have fun, build confidence and expand your diving opportunities with BSAC Skill Development Courses (SDCs). Learn to drive a boat, blend gasses, give first aid, navigate at sea and more.
A club for all
Find your place at Southsea Sub-Aqua Club
We are a diverse club with a mix of ages, genders and experience.
If it's entry level training, or 80m+ plus rebreather dives, you'll find people here at Southsea who are doing just that.
With some of the biggest and best gas blending facilities on the South Coast, providing Air, Nitrox and Trimix from our dedicated facility as well as a large RHIB for up to 10 divers fitted with the latest Raymarine navigation systems and more, we have everything you need for your next adventure.
Dive into projects
"The club that found the Mary Rose"
Southsea Sub-Aqua Club has led some of the UK’s most remarkable and renowned diving projects - including the discovery of the Mary Rose. We dive for adventure, purpose, and impact.
Go diving
Explore with us
Local Diving
From shore diving, to local RHIB diving and charter diving, SSAC provide a regular programme of diving on your doorstep through all the months of the year.
UK Expeditons
If you want to explore new places, SSAC have dived all over the UK. We regularly run trips to Scotland, Cornwall, the Lake District and more. Wherever you want to go, we can make it happen.
Overseas Expeditions
Discover new worlds with trips to the Red Sea, the Caribbean and more. If you're looking for new friends for exotic diving locations, SSAC knows just where to go.
Member Facilities
Air, nitrox and trimix
As a member, you have access to some of the most comprehensive club gas blending facilities in the UK. With free air, and nitrox and trimix at below market, pay-per-litre members prices, you won't get better value gas supplies anywhere else.
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Ready to explore?
Get in contact and begin your diving adventure.
Join Southsea Sub-Aqua Club and discover a world beneath the waves. Whether you’re new to diving or looking to expand your skills, we offer training, adventure, and lifelong friendships. From local wrecks to international expeditions, your next dive starts here.