The South West region covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and Bristol.

The South West of the UK has some exceptional diving combined with enthusiastic support from a wide variety of instructors and divers. It is very active with a good mixture of interests between branches. We have a very experienced technical group along with some busy large branches who dive multiple times a week. 

We want to continue the excellent work that has gone on before, both in this region and others, ensuring as we move forward, we have an engaged and strong multi-disciplined regional team.

We hope to bring our clubs closer together to help and support each other where possible, be that with instructor support to cover an area that is lacking or just to potentially sharing resources and ideas.


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Your Regional Coach

Rob Jackson

About Rob Jackson, South West Region Coach

I first learnt to dive in 2004 but really got the bug for diving through Battleback and Help 4 Heroes as part of my rehabilitation following an accident in 2009. I have since been involved with Help 4 Heroes teaching wounded, injured and sick military veterans to dive as part of their recovery along with the Diving for All program.

I am an active member of two clubs—Equipment Officer at Street Divers and Diving Officer for Veterans Sub Aqua Club. I became an Instructor Trainer to give as much back to BSAC as I have received and the next step on my diving journey is to support the region.

We are all here because of our enjoyment of the water and diving. Helping and guiding others to enjoy our sport is one of the most rewarding things possible.

Training and events in the South West Region

The regional team offers a variety of SDCs and events each year which are driven by the demand from our clubs. Specific courses can be requested, the team will do its best to deliver them in order for divers who want to develop their skills can do so.

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Want to join the regional coaching team?

We welcome anyone from Assistant Diving Instructors (ADIs) to National Instructors (NIs) who would like to develop or help develop others. If you would like to assist with courses then please email us.

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