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SCUBA Diving

Overview

SCUBA Diving at West Wight Sports and Community Centre on the Isle of Wight is delivered by Wight Dolphins, a long‑established local branch of the British Sub‑Aqua Club (BSAC). With over 40 years of experience, Wight Dolphins offer a full diving programme, providing training, support and access to some of the Isle of Wight’s most exciting underwater environments.

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.

Benefits

Taking part in SCUBA diving can offer a wide range of physical, mental and social benefits:

  • 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.

    • Diving Options and Training

    New to Diving

    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)

    • Details

    • Delivered by Wight Dolphins BSAC‑qualified instructors
    • Location : Main Pool
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      Course dates vary

    Additional notes :

    • Minimum age for try dives: 14 years
    • This activity is delivered by a third‑party provider (Wight Dolphins)
    • Not included in Diamond Class or Diamond Plus memberships

    • For full details about SCUBA diving, training courses or club membership, please contact Wight Dolphins directly:

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