Newsroom Archive 2007
Safe Diving New Year wishes from the National Diving Officer & ChairmanOn behalf of The British Sub Aqua Club Council, National Diving Committee, Coaches and HQ Staff we would like to wish all divers a Happy, prosperous, safe and enjoyable New Year of diving for 2008.
Published: 2007-12-28 14:33:58
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
The BSAC Shop has added three new books to our Bookshop section.
Published: 2007-12-09 16:39:54
The Peter Small Jubilee Trust Award
Peter Small was a well known science journalist and co-founder of the BSAC. He promoted and was involved in \"inner space\" research; a passion that would ultimately claim his life.
Published: 2007-12-07 16:20:13
Seas fit for diving - 2007 BSAC Diving Officers Conference
Divers were instrumental in establishing the Marine Conservation Society in the early 80s. Over the last 25 years, MCS has continued to engage divers all around the UK in its campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries and marine wildlife protection.
Published: 2007-12-06 14:23:21
Dive Track Competition - Winning Prototype Receives Award
Tritech International and Newcastle University has received a prestigious innovation award from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Europe’s largest professional society for engineers and the UK governing body, British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC)
Published: 2007-11-29 17:22:23
Diving Officer\'s Conference 2007 Awards
List of awards presented at the Diving Officer\'s Conference and the Award Dinner
Published: 2007-11-29 16:46:28
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
Crazy Playing cards are now in stock. Kids section launced and Swimming Jewellery.
Published: 2007-11-23 21:13:24
BSAC HQ telephone system upgrade
BSAC HQ has upgraded its telephone system to provide a more efficient customer service to our member
Published: 2007-11-06 09:41:47
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
New Pages have been introduced, new ideas, new Products, RNLI and the Bite-Back 2008 Calendar is in stock.
Published: 2007-11-02 21:42:12
Clubmark success for BSAC
BSAC has been awarded its Clubmark licence by Sport England, becoming the 27th Governing Body to be accredited by the scheme.
Published: 2007-10-29 09:17:33
Divers March On Westminster - postponed
With regret the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has decided to postpone its march on Westminster in support of a Marine Bill. The need for a new Marine Bill is still paramount, and MCS will continue lobbying hard. However, the timing for this particular event was affected by uncertainty surrounding a possible autumn general election . There has also been recent positive movement from Government on this issue.
Published: 2007-10-23 12:12:37
Yorkshire Regional Conference: date confirmation
The Yorkshire region is pleased to announce that their next conference will be held on Sunday 6th January 2008 at the Askham Bryan Agricultural College in York.
Published: 2007-10-22 11:11:19
Kernow Dive Festival 2007 Raises £1350
This year the Kernow Dive Festival, held in Penzance over the weekend of 7/8 July 2007, raised the sum of £1350. This is the 5th year the festival has been running and so far a total £5500 has been raised, with all the monies going to support the work of DDRC.
Published: 2007-10-18 16:18:49
Seafood Experts gather for MCS Sustainable Seafood Conference.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has brought together leading UK seafood experts to discuss the future of seafood sustainability at the “Future for Sustainable Seafood Conference”
Published: 2007-10-09 09:07:15
Last chance to book reduced tickets for Dive Show 2007
Book your tickets in advance for this year’s Dive Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 13/14 October and you could save £3 on each ticket.
Published: 2007-10-03 17:04:48
BSAC Membership Subscription Increase
It has now been two years since BSAC raised membership subscriptions. However at a recent Council meeting, it was agreed that the subs would be raised very slightly from January 2008. The rise has been kept as low as is possible and reflects a rise in line with inflation.
Published: 2007-10-02 14:22:48
DiveTrack
Newcastle University and Tritech\'s innovative design ensured them success in the DiveTrack competition this week.
Published: 2007-10-02 14:12:41
Royal Mail Industrial Action
More disruption to the postal services is on its way.
Published: 2007-10-01 14:06:07
Full list of DOC 2007 sponsors announced.
This year’s Diving Officers’ Conference has attracted key names in the sector, with Scubapro, Dive magazine and Ambient Pressure joining Spa PR and Goodform as official conference sponsors.
Published: 2007-09-18 17:08:53
Launch of East Midlands Underwater Photographers.
Tuesday, October 16th sees the first meeting of the East Midlands Underwater Photographers (EMUP). This is a new group which will meet monthly at Stoney Cove in Leicestershire.
Published: 2007-09-10 11:46:18
Club Divers Invite You to Give it a Go
It is easy to breathe underwater - sign up for a BSAC try dive session and you are halfway there. The Ruislip-Northwood branch of the club has invited any would-be diver to either of two sessions at Highgrove Pool in Hume Way, Eastcote on August 30 or September 6, where full instruction will be given followed by a swim with an instructor.
Published: 2007-09-04 13:50:31
BSAC Shop New Products
The BSAC shop has recently launched six new products.
Published: 2007-08-30 10:58:37
Divers wanted for 25th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose.
The Mary Rose Trust is inviting divers who took part in the raising the historic ship to join the 25th anniversary celebrations.
Published: 2007-08-22 11:29:28
‘Dive Into History’ With The Nautical Archaeology Society
The Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) is now half-way through a two-year initiative sponsored through the NAS and the Heritage Lottery Fund. One strand of the initiative is a rolling programme of presentations to interested clubs and societies.
Published: 2007-08-20 09:41:50
Cardiff twins with Sydney branch
Cardiff SAC has just celebrated its official twinning with Sydney SAC, bringing together ‘new’ and ‘old’ South Wales.
Published: 2007-08-14 14:21:52
BSAC Brand - Logos now available for downloading
You will remember a while ago we got in touch to seek members’ views on how we can develop the BSAC brand. The aim of this consultation was to ensure that the BSAC brand continued to reflect the values of today’s Club and its members.
Published: 2007-08-06 16:41:19
Sustainable Seafood Bible
Sustainable Seafood Bible – The one stop shop for eco-friendly seafood cooking. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has teamed up with Marks & Spencer to produce the “Fish and Seafood Bible – from the Ocean to the Table”, available in Marks & Spencer stores across the UK from Monday, August 6th. The Seafood Bible is the first recipe book that features only those fish that can be sourced from sustainable or healthy stocks, as described at the MCS sustainable seafood website www.fishonline.org. The Seafood Bible includes essential information and guidance from MCS on choosing sustainable seafood, together with a wide range of beautifully illustrated and delicious recipes for sustainable species of fish and shellfish.
Published: 2007-08-06 09:08:01
Register your club NOW for 2007 Try Dive with BSAC campaign
The countdown is now on for this year’s national Try Dive campaign, aimed at raising awareness of learning to dive with BSAC.
Published: 2007-08-02 13:17:38
MCS Beachwatch 2007
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) annual Beachwatch litter survey and clean-up takes place over the weekend of 15th – 16th September 2007, on beaches all over the UK. MCS is calling for volunteers to help wildlife by spending a couple of hours at a local beach to tackle the problem of beach litter and make this year’s event the biggest ever!!
Published: 2007-08-01 11:59:37
Buxton Sub Aqua Club Assist Police During Floods
On Monday the 25th June during the horrendous weather conditions experienced in Sheffield 3 members of the club contacted Sheffield Police and offered assistance with the club boat.
Published: 2007-06-29 12:26:51
Buxton Sub Aqua Club at the RNLI Charity Event
On Sunday the 24th June around thirty members and family members of the Buxton Sub aqua club attended the RNLI charity event at Carsington water Derbyshire.
Published: 2007-06-29 12:24:23
Preferred Travel Partner Crystal Dive offers 10% discount on ALL holidays
BSAC Preferred Travel Partner Crystal Dive is now offering BSAC members 10% off all diving holidays, at all prices. So your discount applies not just to brochure prices, but also to special offers.
Published: 2007-06-21 14:49:10
Reprinted Safe Diving now available
The updated printed version of BSAC \'Safe Diving\' Booklet is now available from BSAC HQ and can be ordered using the Branch Stationary Order form.
Published: 2007-06-21 14:17:24
First Automated External Defiblirator (AED) Course in Eastern Region
Eastern Region ran a combined instructor training workshop and student event for BSAC’s new AED course on 2 June 2007.
Published: 2007-06-18 11:58:20
OXFAM 2007 Charity Walk- Cambridge
Cambridge City Sub-Aqua Club recently responded to an unusual request to assist in the provision of safety cover for this, the 40th OXFAM charity walk along the banks of the river Cam.
Published: 2007-06-18 11:02:51
Jamaica Sub Aqua Club\'s 50th Anniversary
Jamaica Sub Aqua Club are proud to announce the activities that are being planned to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the BSAC’s first overseas branch.
Published: 2007-06-11 12:34:09
Branches chosen for pilot Clubmark scheme
Four BSAC branches have been selected to pilot our new Sport England Clubmark scheme.
Published: 2007-06-04 15:33:31
Watford Underwater Club Boat takes centre stage
Watford Underwater Club recently held a public promotion event in the local town centre. The event went ahead with the club boat taking centre stage and static displays showing club history, BSAC membership benefit and marine Conservation information.
Published: 2007-05-30 14:01:10
Direct Debit….a great way to pay
BSAC is encouraging its members to make the most of Direct Debit when it comes to paying their annual subscriptions.
Published: 2007-05-29 14:38:28
Plymouth plays host to BSAC AGM
Plymouth and its National Marine Aquarium was the impressive backdrop to this year’s Annual General Meeting of the British Sub Aqua Club, hosted by Heinke Trophy winners Totnes SAC.
Published: 2007-05-24 09:16:55
BSAC launch best of British diving DVD
The British Sub-Aqua Club has launched a brand new DVD to showcase the very best in diving in the UK.
Published: 2007-05-21 09:46:27
Rhosneiger branch set for series of Beach Cleans
The Rhosneiger branch of the British Sub Aqua Club have set up a number of Beach Cleans in conjunction with Keep Wales Tidy.
Published: 2007-05-17 09:11:20
Lost diving equipment found at Portland
Some items of diving equipment have been found at Portland on Sunday 6th May
Published: 2007-05-15 15:20:56
Dive Philippines Competition Winners
Roger Bray and Malcolm Streeter, the Dive Philippines competition winners paid a courtesy call on h.e. ambassador edgardo b. espiritu at the Philippine embassy in London on 3rd May 2007.
Published: 2007-05-14 09:44:39
BSAC to launch new Dive Survey
The BSAC, in conjunction with other agencies, is conducting a major survey of UK diving to build an accurate picture of the nature of sports diving in this country.
Published: 2007-05-11 17:38:58
A Reminder - BSAC AGM 19th May 2007
BSAC’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth at 10am on Saturday,19th May 2007. This year’s event will be hosted by our Totnes Branch, who were the 2006 Heinke Trophy winners.
Published: 2007-05-08 10:12:00
BSAC launches AED Course
The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Course is now ready for delivery to branches.
Published: 2007-04-26 17:41:55
Branches wanted for pilot Clubmark scheme
BSAC is on the look-out for three branches to take part in a pilot of Sport England’s Clubmark scheme.
Published: 2007-04-24 12:23:21
Huge Success for DiverSE\'07
The BSAC South East regional conference (DiverSE\'07) was hailed a huge success again by all attendees.
Published: 2007-04-23 11:52:03
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Research Trip Opportunity
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is offering the opportunity to join their research trips off the west coast of Scotland this summer.
Published: 2007-04-23 08:56:01
BSAC Shop launches Book of the Month feature
BSAC Shop have launched a new feature of their catalogue by featuring a new recommendation from the Bookshop each month.
Published: 2007-04-20 09:34:35
Instructor Workshop in Egypt
Nine new BSAC Open Water Instructors accredited in March 2007
Published: 2007-04-18 13:22:02
New Travel Club volunteers wanted
BSAC’s Travel Club is calling for new volunteers to join its Project Team and help drive forward its exciting development plans.
Published: 2007-04-16 14:29:45
BSAC Snorkelling Goes Younger!
The BSAC announces that the age for youngsters to take up snorkelling with the Governing Body for the sport has now been lowered from 8 years old to 6 years old.
Published: 2007-04-12 10:54:19
Guest speakers announced for BSAC’s AGM 2007
TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and National Marine Aquarium’s Doug Herdson have been lined up to speak at this year’s BSAC’s AGM .
Published: 2007-04-10 12:13:57
Be ‘dive fit’ for the new season
With the Easter break - and the traditional start to the diving season - just days away, BSAC is reminding its members to ensure that they are dive fit before they head back out in the water.
Published: 2007-04-04 16:12:54
The BIG SPLASH IN - in aid of Red Nose Day
BSAC Centre of Excellence, Discover Diving, based in Ballasalla, Isle of Man, got into the fundraising spirit with an evening of diving and snorkelling fun in aid of Comic Relief.
Published: 2007-03-20 12:06:37
Visitors dive into BSAC World at LIDS 2007
Thousands of people descended on the ExCel Centre over the weekend to enjoy the very best of the London International Dive Show 2007, including our own ‘BSAC World’ stand.
Published: 2007-03-14 09:41:42
Kate Humble supports call for Marine Reserves Now at LIDS
London International Dive Show saw the launch of the partnership between the BSAC and MCS calling on the government to follow up their pledge under the Marine Bill and to establish Marine Reserves NOW!
Published: 2007-03-12 15:31:57
North West Kent Branch Sports Award
Awards for All have just granted funding of £10K to the North West Kent branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club based at the NW Kent College in Dering Way, Gravesend where the club offers weekly pool training.
Published: 2007-03-12 13:49:17
HSE Advice on DIVING CYLINDERS – INTERNAL CORROSION
The diving section of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued new guidance on cylinder care following the explosion of an \'in test\' diving cylinder whilst filling in 2006.
Published: 2007-03-07 16:02:38
2007 Irish Diving Conference
The second BSAC Ireland Regional Conference was held at the Underwater Ireland 2007 event in Drogheda, Ireland on March 3rd & 4th.
Published: 2007-03-07 10:44:48
First Class Diver practical exam changes released
Following a Review of BSAC First Class Diver the Chief Examiner has announced some changes to the entry requirements and format of the FCD Practical Examniation. The changes are designed to encourage and promote a more consistent assessment of candidates’ skills over the two days of the practical exam and also reflect the increasing diversity of divers’ skills and interests.
Published: 2007-03-07 10:27:31
Divetrack Competition
The DiveTrack competition is now well underway and the BSAC has received some exciting registrations and ideas. The competition is In memory of Penny Glover and Jacques Filippi who were lost as a result of a diving accident on the 21st November 2005.
Published: 2007-02-27 09:22:53
BSAC Ice Diving Course success
The success of the BSAC Ice Diving Course continues as 11 students successfully complete the latest Courses run in Bavaria and Austria
Published: 2007-02-21 11:42:36
BSAC Appoint a new Environment Officer on National Diving Commitee
Susannah Calderan has been appointed to the post of Environment Officer on the BSACs National Diving Committee (NDC).
Published: 2007-02-21 08:46:53
BSAC gains EUF Accreditation
The BSAC takes great pride in announcing that the organisation now has European Underwater Federation (EUF) accreditation for the Ocean Diver and Dive Leader qualifications as well as the Open Water Instructor qualification.
Published: 2007-02-09 14:33:33
Dive-in to Clean-up and Help Wildlife
Divers from BSAC Northants 955 club braved the wind and cold last weekend to clean up an important wildlife site. Twelve divers plunged into the icy cold water to collect litter from the lake, whilst other club members and families collected litter from around the drier parts of the site.
Published: 2007-01-26 12:03:57
Ashbourne Divers New Years Day Bridge Jump
BSAC branch Ashbourne Divers oreganise yet another successful New Years Day Bridge Jump at Mapleton Bridge.
Published: 2007-01-24 09:48:53
MCS joins forces with the BSAC to demand Marine Reserves Now!
BSAC is campaigning with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for the creation of marine reserves in UK seas. The \"Marine Reserves Now!\" partnership will be launched at the London International Dive Show, over the weekend of the 10th and 11th March 2007. The campaign will continue until a network of vital marine reserves is established – where our precious marine heritage and wildlife will be safe from harm, and given room to recover from decades of exploitation.
Published: 2007-01-23 11:59:34
Date for your diary – BSAC AGM
BSAC’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth at 10am on Saturday,19th May 2007. This year’s event will be hosted by our Totnes Branch, who were the 2006 Heinke Trophy winners. For more information please call 0151 350 6221 for details.
Published: 2007-01-15 14:44:55
BSAC joins MCS’ Marine Reserves campaign
BSAC has teamed up with the Marine Conservation Society to campaign for protected marine areas around the coastline of the UK.
Published: 2007-01-15 14:41:09
Dive-in to Clean-up and Help Wildlife
On Saturday 20th January, local divers from Northampton will be donning their SCUBA gear and braving icy cold waters for a clean-up of an important nature reserve. (The reserve is near Higham Ferrers at the roundabout where the A45 meets the B465, opposite Waitrose supermarket).
Published: 2007-01-11 15:36:13
New Member of Staff Arrival At BSAC HQ
Alison Dando , will be the new BSAC Marketing and Membership Manager. She replaces Odette Baker who has left to go to start a new life in Canada with her husband. We wish her lots of luck and she will be missed.
Published: 2007-01-08 14:29:58
The Nitrox Diver Workshop materials released
Divers who hold qualifications prior to the 2007 diver training syllabus but not holding a Nitrox certification, will be able to receive this training by attendance on The Nitrox Diver Workshop.
Published: 2007-01-01 09:02:54
