Scuba diving unlocks the door to breathtaking adventures - swim through shipwrecks, glide alongside marine life and explore places few have ever seen. Plus, you’ll make lifelong friendships with dive buddies who will quite literally have your back underwater!
Curious about what it’s like to breathe underwater? Why not dip your toes in with a DSAC Try Dive? Our two-week taster course is perfect if you’re unsure about diving but want to give it a go. You’ll get two pool sessions, for just £20. So, are you ready to make a splash? Get in touch and take your first step into the deep blue with DSAC!
If you're excited to take your first step into the world of scuba diving with Droylsden Sub-Aqua Club, we'd love to hear from you! Simply fill out the contact form below or drop us an email, and we’ll provide all the details about joining our branch. Once you're a member, we’ll get you started with training, learning materials and your BSAC membership.
The current costs of membership of both Droylsden Sub-Aqua Club and BSAC can be downloaded here
"I can mention many moments that were unforgettable and revelatory. But the most single revelatory three minutes was the first time I put on scuba gear and dived on a coral reef. It's just the unbelievable fact that you can move in three dimensions" - David Attenborough
Based in Droylsden Manchester, we are a family orientated diving branch, affiliated with The British Sub Aqua Club. DSAC was founded in 1975 by our 3 founder members and is a non-profit organisation.
The club currently has over 60 members and has a family friendly attitude to diving. Even non-diving members and families come with us on days, weekends and holidays away.
DSAC meets for pool training every Thursday night from 8.15 pm to 9.45 pm at Medlock Leisure Centre, followed by drinks at the King's Head. The first Thursday of every month is Family Night, which allows all non-diving members and their families to come for a swim.
The club has a great social life with events organised throughout the year ranging from quiz nights to BBQs in the summer. Recent events include a BBQ, and Christmas meal at a Indian restaurant.
We have our own clubhouse, built by its members. It has storage for the 2 club boats and a room for theory lessons and committee meetings and we hold many of our social events here also.
DSAC have 2 RIBs that are stored at the clubhouse. During the diving year these boats are frequently used to access dive sites from the local reservoir, Irish sea and the North Sea
DSAC meets for pool training every Thursday night from 8.15 pm to 9.45 pm at Medlock Leisure Centre, followed by drinks at the King's Head. The first Thursday of every month is Family Night, which allows all non-diving members and their families to come for a swim.
The club has a great social life with events organised throughout the year ranging from quiz nights to BBQs in the summer. Recent events include a BBQ, and Christmas meal at a Indian restaurant.
We have our own clubhouse, built by its members. It has storage for the 2 club boats and a room for theory lessons and committee meetings and we hold many of our social events here also.
DSAC have 2 RIBs that are stored at the clubhouse. During the diving year these boats are frequently used to access dive sites from the local reservoir, Irish sea and the North Sea
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau
It’s our passion for diving that brings the club together and while training sessions and progression dives at quarries like Capernwray and Stoney Cove are regulars on the calendar its getting out into the ocean and exploring new dive sites that we really enjoy.
"My favourite thing to do on this planet is to scuba dive" - Buzz Aldrin ( Apollo 11 Astronaut )
Planned Dive Trips
25/04/2026
Farne Islands - weekend trip
Organiser: Paul
27/06/2026
Gozo - 1 week trip
Organiser: Ron
09/09/2026
Bali - 2 weeks trip
Organiser: Rachel
"The reason I love the sea I cannot explain - it's physical. When you dive you begin to feel like an angel. It's a liberation of your weight." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau
You can get in touch by phoning Dave Hackman on +44 7966 841931 or by visiting us on Facebook or via using the form below.