BSAC Underwater Surveyor Course Solent Area 20th/21st June 2024
Vectis Expeditions is planning to run two BSAC Underwater Surveyor Courses in the Solent Area : One on Thursday 20th and the other Friday August 21st.
Over the last couple of years Vectis Expeditions has been running diving expeditions in support of BSAC Operation Oyster and The Great Seagrass Survey. At the same time we have also been running pilots for the new BSAC Underwater Surveyor Course (Underwater Surveyor – British Sub-Aqua Club (bsac.com).).
Now the course has been formally released, Vectis Expeditions is planning to run one in August where we plan to dive to contribute to a number of projects (most likely BSAC Operation Oyster and Seawilding’s Great Seagrass Survey).. Subject to tides and permits we also plan to dive ongoing scientific research sites.
The diving will be shallow- between 6-10m. Single cylinders and a BCD should be fine.
Note that the IOW Festival kicks off at the same time so you might want to do the course and then head off to the Festival.
Dates:
Thursday 20th June: Course 1
Friday 21st June: Course 2
Note – only 1 day is required for the practical so please choose which day is best for you
Pre-requisite qualifications
Current BSAC members (with in-date self-declaration medical/diving medical).
If you are not a BSAC member – a 3 month trial membership can be arranged for an additional £30
Minimum diving grade of BSAC Sports Diver or equivalent (inc. diver rescue skills)
Capable of launching a DSMB confidently and competently.
Comfortable laying a distance line underwater and using a handheld compass.
Dive Platform
Wight Spirit skippered by Dave Wendes http://wightspirit.co.uk/boat/
We are likely to meet the boat at Lymington with an option for pickup on the Isle of Wight at Yarmouth
Other
Bring packed lunch and gas for two dives.
Price Guide
£150 which includes:
– BSAC Course material (elearning and practical)
– Instruction, coaching and mentoring
– 1 days diving off a hardboat – 2 practical dives required by the course