APPLEDORE SUB AQUA CLUB
Established in 1971 by a small group of workers from the Appledore Shipbuilding yard in North Devon, ASAC has grown steadily over the years to now include a membership total of 55. Age ranges between 16 and 65 ensure a variety of experience and knowledge. Some changes have taken place over the years which include the acquisition of dive boats, membership to the SAA (membership no.35)(Sub Aqua Association),travels abroad and an increase in club membership. There are original founder members who still regularly participate in diving and social events, and who play an active part within the club.
Various diving trips around the North Devon and Cornwall coastline are organised during the diving season, which for us is generally beween March and October.
These include two week long stays in the Isles of Scilly (taking Compass Rose).
Weekends camping and diving in Penzance, using club members Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), and the trips to Lundy Island most weekends.
Each year the club books a weeks diving holiday to the Red Sea staying on a liveaboard boat. Depending on numbers, this can be solely ASAC members on board
or sharing with another club. Either way a great time is usually had by all. The warm water and clear visibility being the main attractions.
Experienced divers are welcome to join the club.
Unfortunately we are not offering any training for new divers this year.
Contact us information@asac.org.uk
Lundy Splash In 2010
Some great results from this years Lundy Splash In for ASAC members, taking 8 out of the 10 photographic prizes.
Lundy Ambiance
- 1st Place (and overall winner) - Mark Lavington - Into the Deep
- 2nd Place - James Wright - Smiling Scallop
- 3rd Place - Owen Atkinson - Crayfish (this was Owens first time, so, well done Owen)
Mega to Macro
Marine Abstract

Splash In 2010 report by Duncan
First UK Dive for Duncan Parker Since 2003
Following his first UK dive since 2003, Duncan decided to write a report on the weekends activities. Read it here.

Why do SCUBA divers always fall off their boats backwards?.........Because if they fell forwards, they'd still be in the boat!