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Learn to dive with Harrogate Sub-Aqua Club

Harrogate BSAC was first set up in 1953 as the Yorkshire Underwater Research Group or YURG for short, and later joined BSAC in 1955 as number 039. Harrogate was also an active part of NorFed, the Northern Federation of Divers which was the final remaining Federation in the country, till 2023 when it ended.

We now have over 95 members from Trainees up to First Class Diver, and run an active dive program 12 months of the year, from pool training every Thursday to Capernwray and the Farnes in our own Rhibs or from Scapa Flow to Malta there is something for everyone.

So drop us an email or call in and see us, your always welcome at Harrogate BSAC.

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Welcome to Harrogate Sub Aqua Club 039

One of the very early members is Ken Crow, and he’s still our president today and still likes to get a few dives in every year.

Harrogate BSAC has about 95 members from juniors at 12 years up to 80+ years plus who are still active, from trainees to BSAC top rank of first-class diver, and a healthy number of instructors and assistant instructors.

We train every week at the Harrogate Ladies Collage, and meet afterwards at the clubhouse at the Harrogate Hockey Club 9pm till close. Please get in touch by either Email, or better still pop in and see us on a Thursday evening and have a chat.

Book a Try Dive

If you have always wanted to learn to dive or are simply curious about scuba diving, then a Try Dive with Harrogate Sub-Aqua Club is the perfect introduction!

In the safe confines of the pool, a BSAC Instructor will introduce you to the basic skills and equipment needed to experience the thrill of breathing underwater for the very first time. Try Dives cost £20.



A typical Try Dive session lasts about 45 minutes. It involves poolside tuition on diving techniques and equipment, followed by a scuba dive in our pool with a BSAC-qualified instructor.

Book a Try Dive
  • Run by experienced BSAC-qualified instructors
  • Help save time and money by trying scuba first
  • A great experience that could be the start of something amazing
  • All scuba equipment included

What our members say...

Our son started Scuba at 14 on a try dive with Scouts at Harrogate BSAC and then went on to qualify as an Ocean Diver – he loves it. Recently our daughter and myself and partner have joined the Club so we can dive as a family. I can honestly say it is one of the best things we have ever done - the instructors are knowledgeable, kind, patient and make the learning experience fun.

S Killingback

Something I always had an interest in but never got on with it until I did a Try Dive with Harrogate BSAC and now I am hooked absolutely love it. Try to go on as many trips as possible great fun and great bunch of divers that really look after you.

R Harrison

1st Pannal Scout troop went SCUBA diving for the first time with Harrogate BSAC, all of the Scouts really enjoyed the session and In our recent annual review of the year, the Scouts voted SCUBA diving top activity of the year! Harrogate BSAC are great with the Scouts, their enthusiasm for SCUBA diving is infectious and everyone had an amazing time.

A Bielby Scout Leader
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