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THE DIVING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL
Guidance and advice for ALL diving instructors
The BSAC does it again. To complement its Instructor Training Scheme this comprehensive manual is an invaluable guide and reference for ALL instructors. It covers all aspects of effective instruction from starting teaching through to developing other instructors.
PLEASE NOTE: This book will be included as part of the course material in the BSAC Instructor Foundation Course.
The BSAC does it again. To complement its Instructor Training Scheme this comprehensive manual is an invaluable guide and reference for ALL instructors. It covers all aspects of effective instruction from starting teaching through to developing other instructors.
PLEASE NOTE: This book will be included as part of the course material in the BSAC Instructor Foundation Course.
ISBN 13: 9780955312809
Retail Price : £25.00
Retail Price : £25.00
Members Price : £15.00
SEAMANSHIP: A GUIDE FOR DIVERS
A comprehensive manual covering every aspect of seamanship a diver coxswain is ever likely to require. It covers boat terminology, knots, charts, weather, boat handling, engine basics, VHF operations and much more. There is also a detailed section about procedures to take in an emergency right up to and including being picked up by a SAR helicopter.
Illustrated with many detailed diagrams and colour photographs this book is a must for anyone who owns or drives a diving RIB.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the course material in the Boat Handling skill development course.
ISBN 13: 9780953891979
Illustrated with many detailed diagrams and colour photographs this book is a must for anyone who owns or drives a diving RIB.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the course material in the Boat Handling skill development course.
ISBN 13: 9780953891979
Retail Price : £20.00
Members Price : £17.00
THE DIVING MANUAL
The British Sub Aqua Club is the largest recreational diving club in the world and the governing body of scuba diving in the UK. Established for 50 years, the club has been responsible for the training of hundreds of thousands of scuba divers all over the world and is at the forefront of diver training.
In this new manual, specifically written for the diving beginner, the BSAC has distilled a vast amount of information into user-friendly bite-size chunks. Authoritatively written chapters include coverage of basic skills, techniques and the underwater environment.
The Diving Manual is an essential text for the new diver and will provide useful information throughout diver training and beyond.
In this new manual, specifically written for the diving beginner, the BSAC has distilled a vast amount of information into user-friendly bite-size chunks. Authoritatively written chapters include coverage of basic skills, techniques and the underwater environment.
The Diving Manual is an essential text for the new diver and will provide useful information throughout diver training and beyond.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the Ocean Diver and Crossover Sports Diver student training material.
ISBN 13: 9780953891924 (3rd Edition 2007)
Retail Price : £25.00
Members Price : £15.00
DIVE LEADING
The British Sub Aqua Club is the largest recreational diving club in the world and the governing body of scuba diving in the UK. Established for 50 years, the club has been responsible for the training of hundreds of thousands of scuba divers worldwide and is highly regarded as the senior international agency.
Written by Deric Ellerby, the author of The Diving Manual, this complementary text is aimed to take just-qualified divers through to dive leaders and to act as a reference source for other diver grades. Ellerby is a senior BSAC instructor/examiner and has more than 35 years of international diving experience. Chapters cover areas such as planning the dive, the diving environment, breathing gases, and types of diving. Dive leading is an essential text for those divers who are on the path to becoming a dive leader and it will remain a useful source of information throughout their diving lifetimes.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the Dive Leader student training material effective from April 1st 2006.
Written by Deric Ellerby, the author of The Diving Manual, this complementary text is aimed to take just-qualified divers through to dive leaders and to act as a reference source for other diver grades. Ellerby is a senior BSAC instructor/examiner and has more than 35 years of international diving experience. Chapters cover areas such as planning the dive, the diving environment, breathing gases, and types of diving. Dive leading is an essential text for those divers who are on the path to becoming a dive leader and it will remain a useful source of information throughout their diving lifetimes.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the Dive Leader student training material effective from April 1st 2006.
ISBN 13: 9780953891948
Retail Price : £25.00
Retail Price : £25.00
Members Price : £15.00
THE CLUB 1953 - 2003
This superb book is the first of its kind - charting the development and history of the BSAC. Written by Reg Vallintine, a past Director of the BSAC, the book draws on his archives of information, anecdotes and photographs which form the basis of the book along with contributions from many names associated with the BSAC.
The book tells the story of how it all began and takes the reader through the development of the Club and the changes in diving. Read about the pioneers of our time, some even losing their lives as they tested the boundaries of the sport we love. See how the equipment has changed through the years and marvel at how people managed to dive in spite of the hardships.
BSAC branches are reserving their corresponding unique branch/book number. Instructors are also reserving their corresponding Instructor /book number and First Class Divers reserving their corresponding First Class Diver/book number. Some people are just ordering a copy dedicated to a particular member of their branch. With each of the above scenarios a special dedication sticker (displayed opposite) will be included with the book quoting either Branch Name & Number, Instructor Name & Number, First Class Diver Name & Number or Name only. ISBN 13: 9780953891955
The book tells the story of how it all began and takes the reader through the development of the Club and the changes in diving. Read about the pioneers of our time, some even losing their lives as they tested the boundaries of the sport we love. See how the equipment has changed through the years and marvel at how people managed to dive in spite of the hardships.
BSAC branches are reserving their corresponding unique branch/book number. Instructors are also reserving their corresponding Instructor /book number and First Class Divers reserving their corresponding First Class Diver/book number. Some people are just ordering a copy dedicated to a particular member of their branch. With each of the above scenarios a special dedication sticker (displayed opposite) will be included with the book quoting either Branch Name & Number, Instructor Name & Number, First Class Diver Name & Number or Name only. ISBN 13: 9780953891955
Price was : £25.95 (inc P&P) now £15.95 (inc P&P) Special offer price.
SPORT DIVING
Long regarded as the leading text on sport diving, this is the essential reference source for all divers. Everyting you need to know to progress up to Sport Diver, clearly explained and illustrated. A really good price for such an interesting book.
ISBN 13: 0091864291
Normal Retail Price : £16.99, Special offer Retail price £10.00
Special Offer Members Price : £5.00
SAFETY & RESCUE FOR DIVERS
Whilst diving is not classified as a dangerous sport, knowledge of accident prevention and rescue techniques are none the less important. This book covers these vital subjects through sections such as Incident Anticipation, Diving First Aid, Assisted Ascents, Rescue Management, Oxygen Administration, Recompression Therapy and even a section on Hazardous Marine Life. Should your dive buddy be without it?
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the course material in the Practical Rescue Management skill development course.
ISBN 13: 9780091853112
Retail Price : £14.99
Retail Price : £14.99
Members Price : £12.99
SNORKELLING FOR ALL
The ability to swim and enthusiasm are the only requirements needed for people of all ages to enjoy snorkelling. Requiring neither expensive equipment nor hours of training, snorkelling is an ideal way to enjoy the underwater world. Written with the beginner in mind it is s the perfect introduction to the sport, giving details of where to learn, equipment, training and technique, rescue skills and safety tips.
ISBN 13: 9780091883041
Retail Price : £14.99
Members Price : £12.99
BSAC'88 DECOMPRESSION TABLES
Please note that the Decompression tables now have clear frosted polyprop covers.
In 1985 BSAC commissioned Dr Tom Hennessy, a world renowned researcher in the field, to jointly produce the first decompression tables specifically designed for sports diving. Published in 1988, so known as the BSAC '88 Tables, they form a booklet of four table sets giving no calculation repeat diving solutions from sea level to 3000 metres altitude. If you order 5 or more Decompression Tables you will get a 10% discount on the order.
Retail Price : £25.00
Members Price : £17.00
Please note that the Nitrox Decompression Tables tables now have clear frosted polyprop covers.
Hailed as the simplest dive tables to use and to teach, they have now been joined by a new publication, the BSAC Nitrox Tables. This four set booklet covers Air Level 1, Nitrox 27%, 32% and 36%. The only true Nitrox rather than EAD tables, they again follow the BSAC no calculation format. If you order 5 or more Nitrox Tables you will get a 10% discount on the order.
Retail Price : £25.00
Members Price : £17.00
THE BSAC DECOMPRESSION SOLUTION CALCULATOR
This simple to use calculator uses the BSAC ‘88 Decompression Tables Level 1- tables A - D from the complete BSAC ‘88 Tables 1 - 4. The calculator comes with a BSAC Dive Conduct Slate and a waterproof instruction sheet.
Use it like a slide rule in your dive planning. Made from waterproof plastic and presented in a protective wallet.
Use it like a slide rule in your dive planning. Made from waterproof plastic and presented in a protective wallet.
Retail Price : £11.95
Members Price : £9.95
STUDENT NOTES FOR ADVANCED COURSES
Advanced Nitrox Diver Student Notes
These informative workbooks are included in the relevant BSAC Skill Development Course student pack that you receive when you participate in the BSAC Skill Development Course. They cover all material needed for personal preparation for the Nitrox Diver, Advanced Nitrox Diver, Extended Range Diving and Full Face Mask Courses.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the Comined and Advanced Nitrox Diver Skill development course registration fee.
Retail Price £15.00
Members Price £12.00
Extended Range Diver Student Notes
PLEASE NOTE: This book is included as part of the Extended Range Diver Skill development course registration fee.
Retail Price £15.00
Members Price £12.00
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