The Divetrack Competition

Launched at the Dive Show 2006, NEC Birmingham, by Penny's sister Fiona this competition is in memory of her two great loves: diving and engineering.

Her family and friends want to develop something to help divers keep in contact and to ensure that families of missing divers do not have to endure the pain that comes with waiting for news if someone goes missing. The development of a 'Locating Device' for divers would go a long way towards meeting these aims.

The Competition
To develop and manufacture a simple, easy to use and inexpensive device that ensures divers and others who have gone missing can easily be found.

A prize of £5,000 will be awarded to the winning design
The competition is supported by the IET (www.theiet.org) and BSAC (www.bsac.com). There is no limit on team numbers and may be particularly suitable for student projects.

How do I get involved?
Simply download and complete the registration form from http://www.bsac.org/page/631/divetrack-competition.htm indicating your interest in entering the competition and send it to Odette Baker at British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) HQ, Telford’s Quay, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FL, United Kingdom or email it to : divetrack@bsac.com.

The BSAC Diver Resources Team would be pleased to offer advice and support to competition entrants without diving experience. Email: divetrack@bsac.com.

You will then need to ensure that your project plan, together with any drawings, photographs and commentary is submitted to Alison Dando, by 15th April 2007. Finalists will be asked to submit prototypes by 31st August 2007.

For more information on Divetrack, please go here.

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