Havering and Ilford Scuba Club

I Joined this club 2 years ago and have completed my ocean and sports diver qualification. Brilliant instructors that make the course so interesting with friendly members that are all ways willing to help. If your considering learning to scuba dive this is the club to join.

My brother and I have been members of this great club for a combined total of 72 years. A friendly and active diving club with all the facilities necessary to explore the awesome underwater world. Our motto is 'Adventure before Dementia', so don't delay, come and join us.

This is a fantastic club . I joined as a crossover from PADI and haven’t looked back . Fantastic club. The club house is amazing, members , trainers and facilities are great . Really social friendly bunch with an amazing bar and incredibly cheap beer !!

When I walked into this humble clubhouse, the scuba-history displayed on its walls transport me back in time over 60 years of club life. Once I was able to stop looking at the walls, I was given the best welcome ever. They have members who have been with the club for decades. I was blown away by their incredible sincerity, professionalism and passion for their love of Scuba Diving. Their club house is second to none, built by the members themselves. They have their own well maintained bar, 2 ribs used often and they encourage members to use them too - which is very refreshing. BSAC49 have a huge variety of diving trips for all qualifications & configuration throughout the year, they have courses for teaching trainees of all levels. They have the most amazing community spirit whether it’s supporting marine causes, BSAC clubs, working together to maintain the clubhouse or working on their lovely boats. Their laughter is infectious and welcoming. I knew this was a club I wanted to belong too even before they said hi to me…..

Friendly, active scuba diving club. I've been a member of this great club for 30 years. There's lots of diving both around the UK and abroad, along with a fun social calendar. It's members have a wealth of knowledge, experience and tales to tell. They welcome new members and have a comprehensive training programme for all levels of diver including PADI crossovers. The club facilities are impressive with their own clubhouse, licensed bar, training rooms, two boats, scuba equipment for training and access to pools (including a 6m pool). Come along, make new friends and join the fun.

Fantastic club. Been a member for a few years now. Crossed over from a less active club. The boat is out most weekends diving. Always something happening.Awesome facilities.

Have been a member since 1970 . Has been a great part of my life. Life long friends made . Travelled around the coast and islands of the uk diving from the Channel Islands up to Shetland and diving hot spots around the world. Club and members are very welcoming and a great club house facility.

I joined this club about two years ago. A friendlier group of people you couldn't find. Two RHIB's, swimming pool next door, big clubhouse with bar, great training programme and loads of diving going on throughout the year UK and abroad. Over a hundred members making it one of the biggest dive clubs for miles around. Great social side to the club as well.

I've been a member of this club for over 5 years after joining from another club. It's a super club - own club house, own rib, lots of members - all very friendly. I fitted in straightaway. Quite a bit of diving and there's social side too. I've made some good friends there too. Its a big part of my life :-)

I joined Havering & Ilford BSAC 12 months ago and it's been one of the most fullfilling years of my life !The training is world class, from a highly engaged and enthused team of instructors. The club is very welcoming to new members, both young and slightly less young, with access to a wide range of equipment and events.If you've been inspired by Blue Planet II, or just looking to expand your circle of friends whilst keeping fit with an interesting hobby, then I'd highly recommend that you pop along for a try drive and see if you enjoy life above and below the waves.