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WITH MORE THAN 80 ENTRIES AND THE CAMPAIGN REACHING more than 45,000 people online , BSAC ’ s # DiscoverUKdiving video competition winners have been announced .
Launched back in October , the competition aimed to celebrate everything we love about UK diving . Members were invited to submit a 15-second video to encapsulate what makes diving in UK waters so special .
The winner is Castlereagh SAC ’ s Austyn Finnegan , whose short video diving off the coast of Northern Ireland won the most votes in the online voting system . Austyn wins a Fourth Element Hydra Neoprene Drysuit worth £ 999 .
“ A couple of years ago through a friend , I heard that Castlereagh SAC was meeting at the local pool on Wednesday nights . I joined the session the following week and was hooked , and I signed up that night ,” said Austyn of his love of UK diving .
“ I ’ m so grateful for winning the # DiscoverUKdiving and thanks to everyone who voted for my video . I have never had a drysuit , so I am looking forward to trying it out !”
Earning second place with his video of his club , Swanwick and Spalding , is David Gwyer , who wins a Fourth Element Expedition Series Duffel Bag . Third place and a year ’ s BSAC membership goes to Tiverton SAC ’ s Tony Reed .
BSAC Marketing Manager , Debbie Powell , said the standard of entries had been impressive .
“ From exciting montages to incredible animal behaviour , creating an attention-grabbing video in the designated 15 seconds was certainly no easy task . But it ’ s been wonderful to watch all of the entries as they ’ ve come in .
“ Thanks once again to all who participated , to Fourth Element for providing the prizes and congratulations to our three winners !”
BSAC Election 2021 – could it be you ?
THERE IS STILL TIME TO PUT YOUR NAME forward for BSAC Council and help make a difference at such a crucial time for the club .
BSAC is accepting candidate nominations for the Council positions that are becoming available in May 2021 , with the closing date of 31 January 2021 for applications to be submitted .
The 2021 Election sees some key Council positions becoming available – National Diving Officer , Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary plus four Council members . BSAC is particularly looking for volunteers with specific experience or expertise , including business and product development , legal , IT ,
BSAC Chair Maria Harwood said the 2021 Election was an opportunity for members to help BSAC overcome the challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic and positively move forward . “ The impact of Covid-19 has caused a significant drop in member numbers , and this has forced us to change our operating model and overall strategy significantly in response to this . However , as well as challenges this also provides opportunities , and we are looking for bright , motivated individuals with the relevant business skills and experiences to help us make this change .”
Anyone wishing to stand must be a paid-up full BSAC member and should complete and submit the online nomination form by 11:59pm on 31 January 2021 . For more information and to apply
– bsac . com / election2021
Special Resolutions
Any Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at BSAC ’ s AGM 2021 must also be submitted by 11:59pm on 31 January 2021 .
Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at the AGM submitted by a branch committee must be accompanied by the relevant extract from the minutes of the branch meeting . Special Resolutions / Motions submitted by a voting member must be seconded by at least four other voting members .
All Special Resolutions / Motions should be sent to BSAC ’ s Honorary Secretary c / o Chief Executive Mary Tetley at
maryt @ bsac . com