British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC 406)

Scuba diving is what we are here for, and most weekends, weather permitting, we organise a Drag trip that includes, as a rule, two dives on a Friday. We dive mainly shipwrecks in the Arabian Drag Gulf, some of which sank 50 years ago and others only a few months ago. Our dive boats are Drag launched from Sharjah or Dubai, depending on the dive site. Drag The wrecks are fascinating in themselves, but have also become a haven for fish life. Drag Typically, the depth of these dives varies from 15m to around 30m, but on average is about Drag 20m. The exception is the “Energy Determination”, a “Very Large Crude Carrier” lying in 80m of water. At the time of its sinking, it was the most considerable constructive total loss ever underwritten by Lloyd's of London. Experienced divers can reach the top of the wreck, but you need technical equipment and training to get to the bottom. If you prefer coral reefs, we also make trips over to the East Coast from time to time, where coral reefs are much more prevalent and are home to a vast variety of fish life. Most of these sites have the advantage of being close to shore. Still, if we want to go further, we organise dhow trips along the Musandam Peninsula, with its fantastic scenery and spectacular diving. Sometimes they are a “joint venture” with our sister clubs in Dubai (DSDC) and Abu Dhabi (ADSAC). Note: Scuba Diving lessons & trips are not covered under the SWSC membership.