Newsroom Archive 2008
Invite to Aberdeen SAC\'s 50th anniversary celebrationsAberdeen SAC, BSAC North Scotland\'s oldest BSAC-affiliated sub-aqua club, is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a BSAC branch this year.
Published: 2008-08-26 10:35:22
Divers solve D-Day tanks mystery
A team of divers from Southsea Sub-Aqua Club (SAC) have solved a mystery of how two tanks, two bulldozers and a field gun came to rest on the sea bed eight miles off the South Coast.
Published: 2008-08-20 10:37:01
BSAC response to draft Heritage Protection Bill
Published: 2008-08-19 09:19:03
LUEC scoop expedition prize
Leicester Underwater Exploration Club (LUEC) has been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh\'s Prize for BSAC 2007 for their Expedition to the Isle of Skye.
Published: 2008-08-12 10:23:19
BSAC launches new, reviewed Compressor Operation SDC
BSAC has reviewed the teaching materialsfor the Compressor Operation SDC
Published: 2008-07-31 16:03:42
MCS Beachwatch 2008
Save and protect our marine wildlife by helping MCS turn the tide on litter
Published: 2008-07-28 10:19:53
Buoyancy & Trim Workshop launched
BSAC Launches Buoyancy & Trim Workshop
Published: 2008-07-23 14:08:23
Divers aim to solve D-Day tanks mystery
Call to public for help in solving armoured vehicle puzzle
Published: 2008-07-21 10:51:00
Medway SAC celebrate 50 years with a subathon in aid of Mencap
As part of Medway SAC’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the club recently organised a fundraising scubathon which saw two divers inhabit the back lake of Leybourne, Maidstone from 11am Saturday, to 11am Sunday.
Published: 2008-07-15 15:07:19
Alarm bells ring out for reef-building corals
A major new report in Science, published online on 10th July, reveals that a third of the world\'s reef building coral species face an elevated extinction risk from climate change and local impacts. This alarming picture is the outcome of a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of coral species by the world\'s leading coral experts, using the IUCN Red List Criteria.
Published: 2008-07-14 14:23:54
Winners of Heinke Trophy Award 2008
The Adjudicators announce 2008 Winners and Commendation Certificate recipients
Published: 2008-07-09 15:31:15
Dive in to DIVE Fest 2009!
DIVE magazine and BSAC are pleased to announce the launch of a series of events, beginning in 2009 with DIVE Fest - Party on the Beach, which takes place on the 15th - 17th May 2009 at Cornwall\'s Pentewan Sands.
Published: 2008-07-07 12:22:34
Register your club NOW for 2008 Try Dive with BSAC campaign
Excellent. Brilliant. Relaxing. Exhilarating. Awesome. What reactions will your branch get when you run a BSAC Try Dive this September?
Published: 2008-06-23 12:08:38
BSAC and the Heritage Protection Bill - update
BSAC is currently representing the voice of divers in the development of two key pieces of legislation – the Heritage Protection Bill and the Marine Bill.
Published: 2008-06-23 11:08:58
18th Century wreck uncovered
The wreck of an 18th century British warship and discovery of rare Wedgwood style pottery will be the subject of a public lecture at the University of Wolverhampton.
Published: 2008-06-20 16:03:44
Obituary – Ken Farrow
Ken Farrow, former Regional Coach, Council member, Vice Chairman, NDC Member, NDC Bulletin editor, chairman of SCOTFED, First Class Diver and National Instructor, passed away on Monday 2 June 2008.
Published: 2008-06-09 13:20:23
Latest News from the BSAC Shop for June 2008
Book of the Month and the Product of the Month for June 2008.
Published: 2008-06-03 13:24:36
Reunion plan for Bradford Uni SAC
BSAC’s very first university branch is calling for former members to take part in a reunion planned for later this year.
Published: 2008-05-27 12:49:16
2008 AGM brings new faces to BSAC Council
This year’s Annual General Meeting saw the appointment of a new BSAC Chairman, former National Diving Officer Clare Peddie.
Published: 2008-05-21 10:37:17
BSAC Council Election results announced
Following BSAC’s recent election, we can now announce the candidates that have been selected to be on BSAC Council from Saturday May 17 2008 following the AGM.
Published: 2008-05-15 08:59:08
Blackburn Rovers venue for BSAC AGM 2008
BSAC’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the home of Blackburn Rovers, Ewood Park on Saturday, 17th May 2008.
Published: 2008-05-14 15:17:15
Divers asked to look out for stolen boat
Hampshire Police Marine Unit have circulated details of a boat stolen from Chichester harbour. The vessel was taken from a mooring and so may have been abandoned elsewhere in the area.
Published: 2008-05-13 14:52:14
Wreck Appreciation Course Portland May 31st-June 1st
BSAC is working with Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) to run special wreck appreciation course at the end of May 08.
Published: 2008-05-06 12:16:14
May 2008 BSAC Shop News
May 2008 Book and Products of the month are now online.
Published: 2008-05-02 19:22:44
Divers invited to take part in Long Term Diver Study
Divers invited to take part in an online survey to investigate if there are differences in simple and complex tasks.
Published: 2008-05-01 14:11:10
Darwen SAC host BSAC’s 2008 AGM
BSAC’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the home of Blackburn Rovers, Ewood Park on Saturday, 17th May 2008.
Published: 2008-04-30 10:09:38
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
Published: 2008-04-24 19:40:25
BSAC / NAS Wreck Appreciation Course
BSAC is working with Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) to run special wreck appreciation course at the end of May 08. For further details click here
Published: 2008-04-16 09:20:34
Emperor Divers expand their BSAC Centres
BSAC is delighted to be working with one of the Red Sea’s flagship diving operators, with an increase in BSAC Centres in the Red Sea cementing our relationship with Emperor Divers.
Published: 2008-04-14 11:29:56
BSAC divers on the march for Marine Reserves Now!
More than 80 BSAC divers marched on Westminster yesterday to demand ‘Marine Reserves Now’ for UK’s waters.
Published: 2008-04-04 11:37:44
British Divers March on Westminster
On the day the Government publishes a draft Marine Bill, scores of British divers led by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) will march on Westminster to demand that the Marine Bill establishes a network of marine reserves to protect marine wildlife. The marchers, clad in diving gear will start at noon, arriving at Parliament at 1pm to hand over a 100,000-signature strong public petition, urging Government to set up the network of highly protected marine reserves.
Published: 2008-04-03 09:01:44
The Prince of Wales renews BSAC Presidency
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, has extended his Presidency of the British Sub-Aqua Club for a further three-year term.
Published: 2008-03-25 09:01:51
Voting first for BSAC Council elections 2008
BSAC members will be able to vote online for the first time in this year’s council and officer elections.
Published: 2008-03-20 09:13:51
Marine Conservation Society 100,000th signature
BSAC and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) are campaigning for Government to create a network of vital Marine Reserves – where our precious marine heritage and wildlife will be safe from harm, giving nature room to breathe and recover from decades of exploitation.
Published: 2008-03-17 15:18:18
Register your branch NOW for Go Dive with BSAC 2008
In preparation for the campaign launch, BSAC branches are now being invited to register their club for the Go Dive 2008 campaign.
Published: 2008-03-11 11:37:33
Latest News from the BSAC Shop
Product of the Month and Book of the Month for March. Are you crazy enough to play with the crazy playing cards??
Published: 2008-03-05 11:53:49
BSAC launches Branch of the Year award
BSAC has launched a brand new initiative - the Branch of the Year Award - to support our membership recruitment and retention drive.
Published: 2008-03-03 12:14:28
Divers asked to look out for stolen boat
Divers and other seafarers are being asked to keep a watch out for a boat stolen from Belgium.
Published: 2008-02-26 09:36:05
Launch of the 2008 BSAC Underwater Photographic Competition
BSAC Travel has announced the launch of its fifth annual Underwater Photographic Competition.
Published: 2008-02-25 15:46:46
Register your branch now for Go Dive 2008
In preparation for the campaign launch, BSAC branches are now being invited to register their club for Go Dive 2008.
Published: 2008-02-22 12:11:53
Scouts \'Try Dive\' with Trident SAC
14 scouts from the 4th harpenden scout group attended a try dive evening with Trident sub aqua club in Hatfield recently
Published: 2008-02-18 09:16:44
BSAC and Emperor Divers in the Red Sea
In addition to the growing list of BSAC Centres in the Red Sea, Emperor Divers are opening four new Centres – all able to offer BSAC training.
Published: 2008-02-18 09:00:29
Be a winner at BSAC World….
...at this year\'s London International Dive Show 2008, 8th & 9th March 2008 at Excel
Published: 2008-02-04 16:44:41
Bracknell SAC raises £810 for The Samaritans
The Bracknell Sub Aqua Club raised an amazing £810 on Saturday for the Samaritans at their annual black tie dinner dance, The Ice Divers Ball.
Published: 2008-02-04 14:08:59
Seasearch Project SW01/2008
The Rhondda Sub-Aqua Club are undertaking a Seasearch project in the area surrounding Caldey Island and Tenby during 2008.
Published: 2008-02-04 12:04:37
Latest news from the BSAC Shop
February\'s Book of the Month and Product of the Month are now available online.
Published: 2008-02-01 14:58:38
Emergency Rescue Stories
Talkback Thames (The Apprentice, Grand Designs) are looking for stories of dramatic rescues.
Published: 2008-01-25 11:16:30
Recreational Dive Code of Conduct
Recreational Dive Code of Conduct for the Firth of Lorn and Loch Creran Marine Special Areas of Conservation
Published: 2008-01-18 11:01:12
Rib owners advised to check Security of Seat and Console fixings
Marine Accident & Investigation Branch (MAIB) of the Department of Transport have issued a Safety Bulletin following an investigation of an Accident involving a RIB where the seats of the vessel became detached whilst in use resulting in all three persons on board being thrown into the water.
Published: 2008-01-07 10:18:44
Another successful Boxing Day Raft Race
Boxing Day 26th December 2007 saw the sucessful running of the 46th Annual Raft Race by the Derbyshire Association of Sub Aqua Clubs. A total of £6352.54 was raised for the charities R.N.L.I, St Johns Ambulance\' Hyperbaric unit and Derbyshire Air Ambulance.
Published: 2008-01-05 09:29:26
