ABOUT THE CLUB
At Bexley, we are first and foremost a dive club. Our aims are to promote the sport of scuba diving through training and participation, with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment for all. We train and dive under the internationally recognised standards of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), but we welcome divers qualified from other agencies too. So whether you are a complete beginner or have trained with another agency… join us!
BEXLEY 982 BRANCH HISTORY
In 2018 Bexley Sub-Aqua Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary! Originally based at the old Lamorbey Swimming Baths, the club was formed as branch number 982 of the British Sub-Aqua Club on 20th February 1978. Its founding members were Mr H Henderson (Chairman), Mr A Douglas (Secretary), Mr C Davidge (Treasurer) and Mr E Bourne (Diving Officer). Some of the 22 original members are still actively diving with the club today!
But new members are always warmly welcomed.
OUR COMMITTEE
An elected committee of members who voluntarily manage and organise the various aspects of our club, such as club accounts and membership, fund raising, training and dive organisation.
CHAIRMAN - Terry Humphrey
DIVING OFFICER & WELFARE OFFICER - Simon Smith
Bexley member since 2010.
Experienced diver and a friendly face in the club, Terry is an active diver and enjoys organising club social activities.
Bexley member in excessive of 20 years and active member and has been on the club committee numerous times. One of the instructor team volunteering his time for the club and the membership.
TREASURER - Phil Harvey
Bexley member since 1987
BSAC Dive Leader. An experienced diver of 30 + years, Phil keeps a close eye on the club’s finances to keep us in the black.
Helpful to all and always willing to provide advice.
SECRETARY - Carl Adams
A Bexley member since 2006, BSAC Dive Leader. An experienced and familiar face in the Club. Has organised club dives and has held the role of Chairman until recently. Is committed to the club and its members.
BOAT OFFICER - Martin Barton
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Ian Camron
Bexley member since 2016
A non committee role but an active member of the club as Boat Officer and once of the instructor team.
BSAC Dive Leader. Martin is a familiar face at the club, welcoming new members and a driving force in maintaining and running many of our RIB trips.
Bexley member since 2018, has been a very active member undertaking his training through the club and now a regular diving going on trips abroad, utilising the club RIB's and numerous hard-boats trips organised through the club. Currently training as a Dive Leader.
SOCIAL
Bexley Sub-Aqua Club is not only a dive club, but also a social club. We meet at 8pm every Tuesday at Sidcup Leisure Centre. Those who aren’t training or attending lectures usually hang out in the comfy seats in the café area chatting and helping out pool side when needed. Afterwards (from about 10pm) we adjourn to Ye Olde Black Horse public house in Sidcup where we talk about diving and generally have a laugh. When we’re not diving, we find other ways to socialise including summer BBQs, Christmas Curry nights, bowling, paintball or even a quiz evening.
Traditionally the Club also holds an annual Dinner and Dance where awards and qualifications gained are presented throughout the evening. Check out our Facebook page to see what else we get up to!
Whilst the diving activity/ service we provide is operated within the leisure centre, we are ia branch club operating under the requirements of the British Sub Aqua Club and are not affiliated or endorsed by the leisure centre in any way.
