What is Technical Diving ?
Arguably all divers are technical divers nowadays. Simply look at the level and complexity of equipment used, even at Discovery and Ocean Diver stages, to realise that we all have to master a lot of ‘technical’ equipment from regulators through dive computers, dry suits, lights and even weight systems. Diving physics and physiology are introduced at a fundamental level. It’s a lot to understand and manage!
Progressing through Ocean Diver, Advanced Ocean Diver and Sports Diver we build on this fundamental knowledge and as we gain more experience we start to look again at our equipment, perhaps reconfiguring the set up to better suit our chosen diving type/style and maybe even adding new equipment. As we do so, we may find our diving interest expanding, ‘diving with a purpose’ say to survey the seabed or a wreck site wondering about how we can safely lengthen our dives or possibly take us into deeper dives. It’s all part of our steady progression. It’s also a change in diving mindset as we factor in more elements to our dive planning and execution.
Skills and Techniques
As our diving develops so too does our ability to draw upon different skills and techniques and BSAC provides a superb training and skill development programmes upon which we can build. The great thing is that progression through the Diver Training Programme (DTP) automatically starts to build a repertoire of so called ‘technical’ skills and techniques such as buoyancy and trim, finning techniques, equipment selection and configuration, dive planning and gas management.
Do I need to buy heaps of new and expensive kit?
Twinset, rebreather and all the other shiny stuff often associated with technical diving?
Absolutely not!
Starting with your Ocean/Sports Diver equipment configuration is more than enough.
Interested in Learning More?
Your technical diver journey has already started due to the way the DTP is structured. We will build on your current qualifications and experience level, revisiting fundamentals (theory and practical) and slowly, steadily, safely bring a new approach to your dive planning, execution and debriefing. It’s a great learning journey that will improve your diving, as well as open up many new opportunities.
Let’s have a chat and even better, go for a dive!
For those…
- …already trained: For the diver who has completed the ADP (Accelerated decompression course), a twin set course, or one of the mixed gas courses, there are some opportunities for deeper dives each year.
- …who are rebreather divers: We currently have one very experienced rebreather diver in the club. They are always happy to help out with information about rebreathers and diving in general.
- …who wish to train: Through BSAC, we have access to instructors inside and outside of the club. Should you want to train with BSAC and wish to join the club, drop us an email.