Guz. Tech resurfaces
TECHNICAL DIVING CONFERENCE GUZ. Tech returns for a third year on Saturday 28 November 2026 at the Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth.
Taking its name from the old naval nickname for Plymouth, Guz. Tech brings together wreck explorers, cave divers, scientists and equipment developers for a packed single-day programme.
Speakers for Guz. Tech 2026 include Leo Fielding and Dan McMullen talking about the discovery of HMS Tiger; Darkstar’ s Mark Dixon on diving the great ocean liners; Jen
Smith on the Protection of Military Remains Act and Tim Clements’ deep reef exploration in the Hebrides.
BSAC will also be hosting a trade stand at the conference on the day, giving attendees the opportunity to learn more about expeditionary and technical diving with BSAC.
Fran Hockley, one of the Guz. Tech organisers, said that the conference programme really had something for everyone.
“ This year it’ s really come together- wreck exploration, cave expeditions, cutting-edge technology, and the science behind it all. We’ re very excited, and I think it’ s going to be the best one yet.”
You can buy tickets for Guz. Tech 2026 and view the full programme at www. guz. tech
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Designed to be delivered poolside, the workshop includes a short theory session on when to use which kick and is supported by a suite of reference videos to show you how to perform them properly.
BSAC Technical Chief Alex Warzynski said the new Propulsion workshop would support members to get more out of their diving.
“ Being able to move effortlessly underwater really adds to how much you enjoy a dive,” he explained.“ If I need a power kick to move fast, or a control kick to move with precision, having a toolbox full of ways of moving about makes the dive just that bit easier. It’ s much kinder on the environment, and your dive buddies get to enjoy a silt-free dive too.”
Any Open Water Instructor or above who has either done the workshop themselves or is already a twinset( or higher) instructor can deliver the Propulsion workshop.
For more information on the new Propulsion workshop, go to bsac. com / propulsionworkshop
Suitably qualified BSAC instructors can download the Propulsion Instructor Manual and training materials at bsac. com / instructorresources
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