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Emperor Asmaa Red Sea liveaboard trip
( l-r) Elaine Hassall with Membership Secretary Angela Wakefield and Shaun
On the Zodiac, Red Sea 2025
How did you raise the money?
Events included an incredible night of live music and entertainment, a self-funded abseil down the Spinnaker Tower, a raffle for donated gifts, and many other activities. The support we have received from some other BSAC clubs, as well as other dive organisations, has been remarkable. We held a race night event that had sponsors for each race. We like to shout out to Thor Specialities( UK) Ltd who donated £ 1,000, for which we are truly grateful.
We raised more funds through an Underwater Wreck Detective night featuring guest speaker Barbara Mortimer, a member of the Gasperados Dive Team. This event was exceptionally wellsupported and enjoyed by all. We gained insight into the extensive research and commitment involved in discovering previously undiscovered wrecks. Members generously donated gifts, and we held a silent auction.
Tell us more about club life
It has been a particularly busy year. Our ongoing training has seen some members progress from trainees to Sports Divers. We hope next year to see them advance to Dive Leader. We have a strong instructor team that has expanded this year. As of December 2025, we had 14 instructors, including one Advanced Instructor and two Snorkel Instructors.
We are fortunate to possess a compressor and to have a club member who is skilled in servicing it. We have an equipment storage container, which has recently been wood lined and shelved by some of our members to safely store the new equipment, cylinders and house the compressor.
What training do you offer?
Some members choose to train for specific diving activities and are content to remain as Ocean Divers. However, most prefer to challenge themselves and continue in
CPR training session
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