Ready to take the plunge? Membership and Training Costs
BSAC Membership:
Includes third party diving insurance. Full members receive 12 issues of Scuba magazine (students/juniors receive an electronic copy).
LSAC Membership:
For full and abated members this is normally paid by monthly standing order to spread the cost out over the year.
Membership Type | Full | Joint (Same Household) | Student / Junior |
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BSAC Membership | £62.50 | £43.50 | £33.00 |
LSAC Membership | 12x £10 | 12x £10 | 12x £5 |
Total | £182.50 | £163.50 | £93.00 |
Additional Diving Costs
Medicals:
Medicals can normally be self-certified, however in some circumstances a full medical may have to be carried out by a medical referee from a specified list. This could cost up to £60 so is worth checking before going ahead.
Stoney Cove:
As a club we tend to use Stoney Cove for a lot of our open water training, it's not the only place you'll go but it is convenient to do at least some of your training there. Entry normally costs £18 a day, this is reduced to £12 if you join their diverlog scheme (which costs £30 for 24 months).
Air:
Generally speaking you will need to get a cylinder filled before or after every dive, the cost of a fill varies depending on the filling station and the size of cylinder but expect something in the region of £4.
Kit:
If you are just starting out and are taking the "kit contribution" option then you will be able to borrow most things. The biggest exception to this is a dry suit. Many people also prefer to get their own mask, fins and snorkel rather than using the shared club kit.
As you progress you will probably find you want to start collecting all of your own kit. Some example prices are shown below although prices vary significantly. Remember that it is advisable to get some 2nd hand kit serviced before use, which incurs an additional cost. If you're not sure what to get then there are plenty of people in the club who will be willing to give advice.
Item | Cost new | Cost 2nd hand | Service Cost |
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Dry Suit or Semi Dry Suit | £400 / £175 | £200 / £100 | |
Mask * | £25 | £10 | |
Pool Fins * | £25 | £10 | |
Snorkel * | £5 | £5 | |
Stab Jacket (BCD) * | £300 | £50 | |
12l Cylinder * | £150 | £60 | £40 |
Regulators (Demand Valve) * | £250 | £100 | £70 |
Dive Computer * | £150 | £100 | |
Weight Belt and Lead * | £60 | £40 | |
Open Heel (Dry Suit) Fins | £20 | £10 | |
Gloves | £15 | £10 | |
Hood | £15 | £10 |
* Available to borrow from the club
Trips:
The club runs lots of trips to the UK coast, there are no definitive costs but we always strive to keep expenses to a minimum. The club also organises trips abroad, often on liveaboards, costs for these trips are normally defined in advance.
Get In Touch With Us
By Email: info@lsac.co.uk
By Phone: 07365 207708
When And Where We Meet:
Wednesdays from 19:00
At The Olde Royal Oak, Bitteswell
How to Find Us
Diving and Dive Trips

Sun 30 April 2023
Capernwray
16th - 19th June 2023
Westbay
11th - 14th August 2023
Farne Islands
16th - 23rd September 2023
Cyprus
21st and 22nd October 2023
Plymouth
29th March - 1st April 2024
Falmouth
24th May to 27th May 2024
Farne Islands
16th October to 23rd October 2024
Red Sea - Egypt
Several days most weeks
Stoney Cove
Events and Socials

Wed 25 January 2023
Annual Dinner and Awards Evening
The Olde Royal Oak, Bitteswell
Wed 29 March 2023
Indian
Sunargow, Broughton Astley
28th June 2023
Go Karting
Sutton Circuit
22nd July 2023
Summer Picnic
Coombe Abbey
27th Sept 2023
AGM and Skittles Evening
Heathcote Arms, Croft
25th October 2023
Indian Meal
Sunargow, Broughton Astley
13th December 2023
Quiz Night
The Olde Royal Oak, Bitteswell
3rd February 2024
Annual Dinner
The Olde Royal Oak, Bitteswell