TSAC NEWS & EVENTS

News and Events in the TSAC club.

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BSAC’s guide to Boat Towing and the Law.

Important update for individuals or clubs who own or plan to tow a RIB in 2015. Please read this guide on boat towing which has been designed to update individuals and clubs as to the latest legal requirements for towing the RIB Boat_Towing_and_the_Law

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Diving in Dorothea Quarry.

Sadly this last weekend there was another Scuba-Diving related death in Dorothea Quarry, plus two more divers air-lifted away to Murrayfield for decompression treatment. The British Sub-Aqua Club does not support club dives taking place at Dorothea. Just stop and read that line again. Now apply that thought to what may be involved if an…

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Congratulations !

Congratulations to club members Guy Parker and Rachael Cavanagh who have just got married. After a lovely ceremony at the Old Forde House in Newton Abbot, it was on to a celebration of their marriage at The White Hart Hotel, Moretonhamstead where local band Paddy’s Whiskers got the evening entertainment off to a great start…

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It’s Conference time soon

Keep connected – BSAC Diving Conference 2014 Birmingham’s NEC will once again be hosting the annual BSAC Diving Conference, which will be running alongside DIVE 2014 on the Saturday, 25 October. Open to all BSAC Diving Officers, BSAC Instructors and BSAC branch representatives, you can attend the conference and then enjoy the dive show as conference ticket…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…