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A club without borders
ONE OF THE GREAT JOYS OF BSAC MEMBERSHIP IS discovering that your club extends far beyond your home branch.
During a driving holiday in Malaysia this August, I visited two BSAC clubs while looking for future diving opportunities. In George Town, Eric De Smet, Chairman of BSAC 225 Penang Swimming Club, welcomed me and showed me their superb social facilities, equipment and compressor room. I also saw the 50m pool, where Ocean Diver trainees were practising finning technique and snorkelling skills.
In Kuantan, BSAC 0903 Chairman Alen Sen invited me to dinner with Diving Officer Albert Kong and eight committee members. The next day, Ganasan Vairaperumal generously showed my partner and I around the city.
On Sunday, I joined seven club members, including two Ocean Diver trainees and a Sports Diver trainee, diving at Pulau Kapas. It was an ideal introduction to Malaysian diving.
My thanks to Albert for organising the day, Lee Yon Piaw for being a great buddy, and everyone who made us so welcome. BSAC membership really does open doors worldwide- to new friendships, shared training and unforgettable dives. I am already planning my return. Graham Barnetson
5k in dive kit!
ON DECEMBER 19 2026, MEMBERS OF YORK UNIVERSITY SUB- Aqua Club will be running the Battle of Stamford Bridge 5k around the University of York wearing full scuba gear!
We are running to raise money for our club boat, TANGO, which needs new fuel filters and injectors, totalling £ 600.
TANGO takes us far and wide, from Scotland to the South Coast,
Thomas Guy, fighting fit at 40 allowing YUSAC to dive reefs and kelp forests, play with seals in the Farne Islands, explore coastal shipwrecks, and provide vital RIB-diving training. We often involve other local clubs in these trips, allowing us to contribute to the wider community and develop our diving network.
The route is 5km, out and back from York Sport Centre( Campus West) to Alcuin College, starting at 09:40( warm-up from 09:10). For details or to sponsor go to: https:// yustart. hubbub. net / p / runningoutofair / JACOB POLLARD, Treasurer, York University Sub-Aqua Club
THOMAS GUY SUB AQUA CLUB( TGSAC) CELEBRATED ITS 40TH year in 2026. Founded in 1986, TGSAC has always been based at Guy’ s Hospital in London, mainly recruiting local NHS staff and introducing them to the underwater world. From small beginnings, the club now offers club training and a diving programme to a diverse group of NHS workers and has everything from single cylinders to MOD3 CCR. To celebrate our 40th, TGSAC had group trips to Rathlin Island and Fuerteventura, with over 20 divers on each trip, as well as the regular club diving calendar of UK activities and outings to Malta, Scapa and more.
A pirate and parrot themed party on the Golden Hinde was the highlight of the year, with past and founder members present from all over the UK, Ireland, Spain and even Finland. A great night was had by all with nearly 70 members attending. Here’ s to the next 40 years of TGSAC! JACOB MACKENZIE, Thomas Guy SAC
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