From BSAC HQ – Get set for launch of UK National Diving Week 2014
New initiative UK National Diving Week (UKNDW) kicks off at Anglesey ScubaFest on the weekend of 16-17 August with the aim of introducing new divers to the sport of scuba diving. UK National Diving Week 2014 Over the course of the nine-day UKNDW period there will be a focus on promoting scuba diving to the…
BSAC Safety Talk This Month
Yes! that is why I do it Having just returned from an annual diving holiday to the Isles of Scilly and reflecting on the trip, it occurs to me that the whole concept of diving safety is often viewed as a very negative approach. The diving in Scillies is generally superb even though it’s location…
Prince William takes over
The Duke of Cambridge has taken over from his father the Prince of Wales as the President of BSAC and Rick was there to see it. You can read the full story on the BSAC website.
RIB Diving in Anglesey
Nessie was out again last week – and Rik has made a short film to show what Rib diving is all about. Remember with Nessie down at Rhosneigr for the summer now is a great time to use the Ribs. Rik has another dive on Friday this week (11th) so contact him if you are…
Eccleston Dive Centre – Training Dive
Ever wondered what we do on a training day? Rick’s photo gallery shows some diver training in action…..
Stuart Owen
For those not aware, it is with great sadness we let you know that Stuart Owen collapsed and later died on Saturday 19th April 2014. Stuart was 41 and a member of TSAC from November 2003 to November 2012. He had moved back to Scotland before then, but continued to be a TSAC member and…
Medicals
For those of you that have known me to badger you about having a current medical form, and why it’s important to make sure it’s in-date, have a read of the article attached to the link on the BBC website. After you’ve read it, have a think about what that now means financially for any…
Social News
Hi Everyone My task has been set to gee up 2014 social scene, so the first event is Bem Brasil on Saturday March 22nd please see calendar for details I would like to ask everyone that has an opinion on social activities they have enjoyed, or disliked, would like to do but would like me…
BSAC Advice – Diving Trevor Pier
BSAC have been advised that following the stationing of an All Weather Lifeboat in north Wales the RNLI have set up a Refuelling station at Trevor Pier, north Wales. As clubs are aware this popular shore diving site attracts divers from all over North Wales and the North West of England and the RNLI and…
Happy Birthday TSAC !
We are celebrating our 40th birthday on weekend of 7th / 8th September so please keep these dates free in your diaries. If you have suggestions for events to help us celebrate please drop the committee a line. BSAC has recognise TSAC’s 40th birthday with the certificate below (in the clubhouse) and a message acknowledging…
General Diving Tips
By following some of these diving tips, you will begin to enhance your diving experience and develop yourself as a competent and safe diver.
Training Report – An Introduction
1999 : A trainee’s first experience with TSAC by Ian Brown. I first started diving with Trafford Sub-Aqua Club back in October 1998 as a Trainee and gradually progressed to Club Diver in October 1999. The training by the club is excellent, I’ll have progressed to Sports Diver by August 2000. Before I joined Trafford Sub-Aqua…
