Learn to Dive in Ayrshire with Free Training & Friendly Support
Discover the thrill of scuba diving with Kilmarnock Sub-Aqua Club (KSAC)—a friendly, experienced club offering free training for members, access to club equipment, regular pool practice, and a lively calendar of shore, boat, and overseas dives.
Why Join KSAC?
- Free member training delivered by qualified instructors at your pace.
- Equipment access (club kit for trainees; guidance on personal gear).
- Pool sessions at the Galleon Centre on Monday evenings, 8–10pm (Oct–Apr).
- Weekly dives across Scotland’s west coast lochs (Loch Long, Loch Fyne) and club boat trips in the Clyde.
- Social events, trips to iconic locations (e.g., Scapa Flow), and occasional warm-water expeditions.
- A supportive community for new divers (age 14+) and experienced divers cross-over.
Member Benefits
Branch (KSAC) Benefits
- Free member training
- Development of diver skills and confidence
- Access to club equipment (availability varies)
- Pool practice (seasonal)
- Regular shore & boat dives
- Trips & expeditions (Scotland and abroad)
- Friendly, like-minded divers & social events
ScotSAC Benefits
- Structured training programme & materials
- Third-party liability insurance
- Scottish Diver bi-monthly magazine
- Internationally recognised qualifications
- Annual Dive Conference & training events
- Regional coaching & nationwide branch network
Important: KSAC is a branch of the Scottish Sub-Aqua Club (ScotSAC). To join KSAC you must also be a current ScotSAC member. – Join Here
How to Join
- Visit a Monday pool session (Galleon Centre, 8–10pm, Oct–Apr) to chat with our Branch Diving Officer or instructors and arrange a try dive.
- Join ScotSAC online and select KSAC as your branch (medical self-declaration is required before membership starts). (https://www.scotsac.com/about/how-join)
- Complete your KSAC membership and start diving—training for trainees or immediate club dives for already-qualified divers.
1 – Visit a Pool Session
The first step is to Contact Us and we can arrange a Try a Dive for you or if you are a qualified diver, we can chat about the process and what the club can offer.
We will get you to come along on a pool session or arrange to meet up and chat with you about the club. If you want to continue, then we will follow the next steps. But of course, there is no obligation.
2 – ScotSAC Membership Fees
ScotSAC Annual Subscription (from January 2024):
This must be paid directly to ScotSAC via their website here: ScotSAC – How to Join
- Ordinary: £60
- Joint (pair): £93
- Junior SCUBA (11–17): £41
- Student: £46
- Associate (non-diving): £38
- Family (up to 2 adults + 2 children ≤18): £112
Note: First-time ScotSAC members also purchase a £20 qualification logbook per new member.
3 – Kilmarnock Sub Aqua Club Memberships
Trainee Membership
We require the first two years membership to to paid up front
(no membership fees taken on year 2)
£90 one off fee + individual membersnip
Individual Membership
For divers who already hold a diving qualification.
Crossover Training will be provided
£12.50 per month
Family Membership
This cost covers individual membership for all family members in one household
£10 per person per month