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Thread: Getting restarted

 

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    Getting restarted

    my wife and I have been in the country for 6 years. We are both quite experienced, I am a BSAC advanced diver with advanced nitrox qualification and my wife is a BSAC dive leader. Last Saturday saw us reenter the sea for the first time in 6 years. We went with SEAL diving in Traralgon, Gippsland. Just wondered about any organisations/clubs nearby, how do we go about affiliating ourselves with an organisation, even if it isn't BSAC (divers are divers) just so we are covered?????
    Any advice would be appreciated.
    Thanks

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    Greetings, Welcome to Scubaboard.

    Just so you know the Adv section is more catered to questions that delve outside of basic/adv but aren't exactly tech diving per say. It's not solely used for adv cert divers. You're question's Ok here though, it just might get more views and better responses in another section. If you feel that you want to move it you can click the Report Post button and type out a message to the moderator to request it be moved to a section of your choice.

    I'm not too familiar with BSAC, but I believe they operate as a half step between a club and an agency. There aren't too many other clubs that are like them. So in terms of coverage, you're probably looking at personal dive insurance such as DAN or Dive Assure

    You should checkout the regional sub forum for Australia and introduce yourself; linked below:
    http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/australia/ - Australia sub-forum
    Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands - Regional Forum

    That should get you a few more specific answers on where you can find a club and get to know more divers in your region. You could also inquire at a LDS (local dive shop), I'm sure they could point you in the right direction.

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    Hi Shaun,

    There are a few BSAC Branches in Oz, see here and filter by club then zoom in on Oz.

    I found this club.

    Training and qualifications have moved on in the last 6 years – for example nitrox is part of core training.

    All the best

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    There are several clubs that may be able to help you. The other suggestion I would have is visit dive-oz (www.dive-oz.com.au), as it has more local divers.

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