Calshot Sub-Aqua Club is a reputable diving club located near Southampton in Hampshire, England. With over 35 years of experience in diving the South Coast, the club offers a welcoming and friendly environment for scuba divers of all levels.
The club regularly organises exciting diving expeditions around the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, and Dorset coastlines. Additionally, they also arrange dive trips within the UK and abroad. With their own dive boat, members have convenient access to local sea areas. However, they also conduct shore dives from various beaches along the coast and at inland sites.
For more adventurous diving experiences, the club occasionally charters larger hard boats.
While affiliated with the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), Calshot Sub-Aqua Club warmly welcomes all divers, regardless of their training agency. Whether you are a complete beginner aiming to learn scuba diving, a newly qualified diver seeking to gain more experience safely, or an experienced diver looking to connect with like-minded individuals, the club is open to hearing from you.
The club convenes every Wednesday evening at The Anchor in Eling for discussions and planning of dive events. They encourage interested individuals to join them on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming activities and events.
Calshot Sub-Aqua Club, formerly known as branch 1397 of the British Sub-Aqua Club, was founded in 1984. Initially situated in Calshot, the club eventually relocated to Eling to avoid the commute via A326. Despite the move, the club is still commonly known as “Calshot Divers. ” While adhering to BSAC guidelines, the club embraces members from any training organisation.
Regardless of your certification, you are welcome to dive with the club within the limits of your qualification. However, please note that they can only provide BSAC courses for skills development.
The club boasts its own 5. 8m RIB (rigid inflatable boat) and all the necessary equipment, such as O2, flares, and radio, to ensure safe and enjoyable dives. Calshot Sub-Aqua Club typically consists of 20 to 30 members, although the number may vary depending on weather conditions. Members have diverse interests, including historical research, wreck diving, underwater wildlife observation, and photography.
With a considerable number of Dive Leaders and Instructors within the club, members can expect expert guidance and support.
The committee for the current period (2022-2023) comprises various dedicated individuals, including Christine Greenwood as the Chairperson, Ralph Quinn as the Diving Officer, John Greenwood as the Training Officer, Graham Jones as the Treasurer, Karen Dunford as the Welfare Officer, Mike Jenner as the Equipment Officer, and David Ruffle as the Secretary. The position of Social Media & Marketing is currently vacant.
For the most up-to-date information, it is advisable to check the club's Facebook page or visit them in person, as their website may not be promptly updated. Additionally, the club provides a list of the 19 nearest BSAC branches for reference.
To contact Calshot Sub-Aqua Club, reach out to them at their address: Calshot Sub-Aqua Club c/o “The Anchor Inn” Eling Lane, Totton Southampton SO40 9GD. You can also contact them by phone at 0870 765 2722 or via email at info@calshotdivers. Com. The club's operations are powered by Sketchanet, and it has been active since 2009.