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SCUBAHUB
The toast of Torbay
Kerry Dunlop, winner- beginner category( Octopus)
Simon Temple, winner – Popular Vote( Nudibranch on seagrass
iDive turns 70, looks to youth
IPSWICH-BASED IDIVE MARKED THEIR 70th anniversary with an upbeat try dive event for over 24 children and young people.
As part of their year-long celebrations, the club hosted the try dive activity day to coincide with the start of the summer
THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR’ S TORBAY BSAC Splash-in underwater photography competition have been announced, marking the popular event’ s 10th anniversary.
Fifteen photographers submitted a total of 43 images following a full day of underwater photography in and around the South Devon coastline. Held on 13 June, there were four categories- Beginner, Compact Camera, Macro and Wide-angle – as well as the overall popular vote, chosen by attendees of the after-event dinner.
The Splash-in is organised by Torbay BSAC and is open to divers and snorkellers from across the South West Region. All photos have to be taken on the day within a 19-hour period around the Torbay area.
This year, award-winning underwater photographer Dan Bolt was the judge, taking over from Peter Rowlands. The winning images selected were Kerry Dunlop( Beginner – sponsored by O’ Three), Malcolm Nimmo( Compact), Kirsty Andrews( Wideangle – sponsored by Teign Diving Centre) and Terry Griffiths( Close-up – sponsored by Teign Diving Centre). Meanwhile, Simon Temple’ s delightful image of a Polycera nudibranch scooped the People’ s Choice.
To view all the 2026 winning images go to www. torbay-bsac. co. uk
holidays. The fun sessions included an underwater obstacle course and a block stacking challenge for the youngsters, while parents watched from the poolside.
The smiles at the end of the session said it all – an enjoyable day was had by all! 8-14 HUB _ V1. indd 12 01 / 09 / 2026 15:55
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