Chelmsford and District Sub Aqua Club

The club has a number of experienced instructors that carry out the training on a voluntary basis. We will normally allocate an instructor to each pair of trainees for the duration of their pool training. This helps ensure continuity in the training and introduces you to club members. 

The club has a number of sets of scuba equipment for the use of trainees for which we make a small charge of £30, this covers the cost of servicing, wear and tear and insurance. Most of this kit was replaced in July 2000 using a grant received from the millennium commission. We ask you for a deposit of £500 for the equipment, this is taken in the form of a cheque but it is not cashed. It will be handed back when you return the equipment. You will have to supply your own mask, fins and snorkel, as well as a weight belt with 2 x 1kg weights.

Training for the first two qualifications is divided into three sections, theory, sheltered water and open water.

Theory

Theory lessons for Club and Sport Diver are generally taught on a Tuesday evening at the The Crown, Sandon from 8:30 onwards.

Sheltered Water

Sheltered Water Lessons take place in the indoor pool at Chelmsford Riverside Ice and Leisure complex from 8:30 onwards on a Friday evening.

Open Water

Most of the open water training takes place in Stoney Cove in Leicestershire or Guildenburgh near Peterborough.