Underwater Archaeological Skills Days

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Date & Location

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm (BST) Add to Calendar

Capernwray Dive Site

119 Blurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2, United Kingdom, Stoke On TrentView on map

About the event

Underwater Archaeological Skills Days

🌊 Dive into History at Capernwray! 🧭⚓
Join us for Archaeological Underwater Skills Days – Part of BSAC North West Dive Fest!

Ready to level up your diving adventures? Take the plunge into the fascinating world of underwater archaeology with this unique, hands-on training weekend at the stunning Capernwray Dive Centre, all as part of the celebratory spirit of BSAC North West Dive Fest!

Whether you’re dreaming of uncovering shipwrecks, mapping forgotten underwater landscapes, or just want to add new purpose to your dives — this two-day course is the perfect introduction to real-world maritime archaeology.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Recorder Day
Grab your camera, notebook, and fins — it’s time to dive in! You’ll learn how to record a site using sketching, photography, and video. We’ll explore what to look for, how to document your findings, and the core principles of responsible underwater investigation.

Day 2 – Survey Skills
It’s all about the detail. Get hands-on with 2D site survey techniques, including the use of a planning frame to create accurate scale drawings. Build your confidence working as part of a dive team collecting meaningful archaeological data.

🧠 Online Theory + 📜 A Recognised Qualification
Before the in-water training, complete the essential online theory module – Underwater Combined Theory (£90).
Once you’ve completed both the online and practical elements, you’ll earn the NAS Foundation Qualification — your first step into the world of maritime archaeology.

🗓 Dates & Cost
📍 Location: Capernwray Dive Centre, Lancashire
🎟 Course Fee: £160 (includes tuition & training materials; does not include Capernwray entry or air fills)
💻 Theory Module: £90 (book separately online)

🤿 Who Can Join?
This course is open to divers with:
✅ BSAC Advanced Ocean Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, or equivalent
✅ At least 5 UK dives completed in the last 12 months

⚓ Why Join?
Explore a new dimension to your diving

Learn from experienced archaeological instructors

Be part of the BSAC NW Dive Fest community

Add purpose to your dives and contribute to underwater heritage

Ready to dive into the past? Book your spot today and become part of our growing community of underwater explorers.
Let’s celebrate our underwater world — through discovery, history, and adventure!


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