Should i dive

Joined by the excitement of exploring its hidden treasures or the quest to get that perfect photo. There is always something to chat about with fellow divers.

Diving is very social and we hold regular get-togethers and trips at Indigo Scuba. This means that you get to meet many more people just like you! What could be more relaxing than being weightless in the ocean? Or floating in a beautiful world of colourful marine life, shipwrecks and fish?

Away from the phone and the demands of everyday life, scuba diving puts you in a zen-like state that is so relaxing. Whether you are learning to dive or exploring the underwater world together, diving is a great bonding experience. You have to be attentive and pay a lot of attention to each other — probably more attention than you usually do. Diving brings you closer. It could be a new local dive spot you would not normally dream of visiting.

Diving takes you to some of the most fascinating and interesting places on earth. Then there is Experience ; experiencing something new and sharing it with others. Further we have Equipment ; learning how to use dive equipment and rely on it. Lastly, but importantly we have Environment ; learning about a new world and what we can do to preserve it.

This was released to celebrate their 50 years of commitment to diver education. Watching it sure sends a few chills down your spine! In this study they go into extraordinary detail as to why scuba divers so passionately pursue their sport. Participating in diving leads to long-term satisfaction and happiness.

This is due to a continuing pursuit of positive experiences. Because they know that diving leads to new and positive experiences as well as personal growth. As a diver you get the opportunity to constantly improve your knowledge and skills in something you are passionate about. Diving offers many possibilities for education. First we have to face fears, learn new skills and later we continue to improve our skills and reach new boundaries.

All the while learning about ourselves and a whole new world we barely acknowledged was there before. Scuba diving makes this possible. Divers can comfortably survive for extended periods of time underwater. Because of this they can discover marine life they never knew existed before. Training Educating ourselves is always a positive experience, because we are learning something new. We push ourselves outside our comfort zone.

Diving education starts with the Open Water certification and continues with the Advanced course. But from there the sky is the limit. You never have to stop learning in diving as there are so many ways to expand your knowledge.

Community Furthermore, divers form new friendships through the sport. Shared experiences intensify friendships. Traveling in the pursuit of diving makes it very easy to make new friends as you already share a common interest. Experienced divers thrive on introducing new divers to the underwater world.

In turn new divers feel welcome when experienced divers assist them. Travel Travel is known to be a positive experience by expanding knowledge through new experiences and cultural emersion. Please note, as National Governing Body for scuba diving and snorkelling, BSAC is at the forefront of diver safety and has extensive guidance in place to keep divers safe through the pandemic.

In the first instance though, everyone must follow Government advice. Then, when the time is right with the various Covid restrictions, instructors can build on your theory knowledge by giving you some pool lessons and then taking you into open water.

You could even potentially be scuba diving in the sea this coming summer! One of the key things we have learnt in is the importance of looking after ourselves and others. Being kind, prioritising mental health, and listening to your body.

A lot of people took up running in lockdown, but now that things are opening up it seems like a good time to dive into another active sport! Physically, scuba diving a great way of staying active without the exhausting need to spend weeks in the gym. Low impact and calming, as well as decent exercise, diving is a great choice for those who want to get out and about without tiring out completely! For sure, scuba diving and mindfulness go hand in hand, and mental wellbeing is more important than ever.

Read more about scuba diving and mental health. Our world is experiencing a climate disaster. Our planet is in danger, our seas are in danger. Climate change has become a huge rising interest in many, especially the younger generation, and as divers we take the protection of our planet seriously. Learning to dive in could be the first step towards making a huge difference to our planet.

As divers, we take part in underwater litterpicks, beach cleans, and work closely with organisations such as the Marine Conservation Society to protect our oceans and marine wildlife.

As scuba divers and snorkellers, we see firsthand the impact of litter, and other factors, have on the marine environment, not only in our seas but on the beach and coastline. Becoming a diver is like joining a worldwide society. Divers come together, no matter where you are. We are feeling optimistic that by the summer in things will be returning a bit more to how they were. So, learning to diving online now to get ready to have lots of fun this summer, we think is a cracking idea!

Learning through a BSAC club is a sure-fire way of socialising and making new friends for life. Some of our members have even met their partners through BSAC…. You can find a club online today or email hello bsac.

Learning to dive in itself is such a wonderful experience - the feeling of breathing underwater for the first time, the weightlessness that comes with diving, the pure bliss of the underwater world - all of these amazing things just need to be experienced by all. For many, learning to dive changes their life.

There is so much of the country that you haven't seen because it's below the surface. Check out the UK's top dive sites and explore new places.

Need more adventure in your life? Look no further than learning to scuba dive! Diving opens so many doors in terms of living your best adventure-filled life. Whether your goal is the Great Barrier Reef, diving between the tectonic plates in Iceland or even our very own wrecks of Scapa Flow in Orkney, there will be a diving adventure for you.

If it's adventure you're seeking, there's no better activity to take up in than scuba diving - here are six more reasons to take the plunge! Search for you nearest club using the Find it Tool or send your postcode to hello bsac.