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Plan your 2025 dive training
IF PROGRESSING YOUR TRAINING OR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR WAS ON YOUR New Year resolution list , then BSAC ’ s 2025 Programme of Events has everything you need to take your diving forward this year .
From additional training support for your next BSAC diver grade or taking that first step towards becoming a BSAC Instructor , to specialising your diving skills or trying something new , there ’ s a course for every member in 2025 . And taking the plunge with your training plans in 2025 has never been easier , as you can book your next course online .
Regional courses on offer as part of the 2025 Programme of Events include the latest Skill Development Courses ( SDCs ) and Diver Training Days . Members can also register their interest in specific SDCs they would like to see scheduled at bsac . com / forms / register-your-interest-for-training
Meanwhile you can progress your knowledge and skills as an instructor , with the 2025 Instructor Training Scheme which also includes the ever-popular Instructor Foundation Course , or IFC .
For more information on BSAC ’ s Programme of Events for 2025 and to book your next course , go to bsac . com / events
Cunning planner
CLUBS AND MEMBERS CAN STILL ACCESS THE BSAC YEAR Planner 2025 and get ahead on their dive planning for the next 12 months . The Year Planner 2025 is available to download from the BSAC website . And a shared ‘ subscription ’ version of the planner is also available .
As well as space to add notes , the year planner shows spring and neap tide information throughout 2025 , so trips can be planned accordingly . With the tides for a full 12 months , the planner is really useful for mapping out both individual member and club ’ s dives for the new diving year .
Available as a printable PDF in either A4 or A3 , the traditional version of the year planner is perfect for the dive club noticeboard . BSAC has also created the planner in larger sizes – A2 and A1 – which can be sent to your local printers or copy shop if you need a large size .
All sizes have the option of with or without printing marks and bleeds . To download the Year Planner or to subscribe to the digital format , go to bsac . com / yearplanner
Christmas hours for BSAC elves
BSAC HQ HAS RELEASED ITS Christmas and New Year opening hours over the Christmas and New Year break . The team , which includes Membership Support and Diver Resources and Training
Support , will be available via email or telephone up until 4pm on Christmas Eve , Tuesday 24 December . BSAC HQ ’ s normal working hours – 9am to 5pm – will resume on Thursday 2 January .
Benefit of the Month
BSAC Travel Partners
STAVING OFF THOSE WINTER BLUES with thoughts of your next warm water dive trip ? With BSAC ’ s Travel Partners , you can plan with confidence as well as grab yourself a bargain on a range of 2025 diving holidays . And that ’ s something to smile about !
As a BSAC member , you can claim at least 5 % off your next overseas diving holiday if booked with one of our Travel Partners . From a club Red Sea liveaboard trip to something more longhaul , such as the Maldives and even Truk Lagoon , there are some fantastic deals to choose from . And if that ’ s not enough , immediate family members can benefit from your BSAC Travel Partner discount too !
Here are the current discounts offered by BSAC ’ s four Travel Partners to whet your dive holiday appetite :
■ Diverse - 6 % off all worldwide resort and liveaboard diving holidays , including special offers .
■ Regaldive - with 25 iconic diving destinations , BSAC members can save 6 % on Regaldive resorts and liveaboard holidays worldwide ( 10 % during promotional periods ).
■ Scuba Travel - 6 % off all Scuba Travel ’ s Egyptian liveaboard and resort holidays and 5 % off worldwide holidays .
■ ZuBlu - 5 % off all worldwide travel packages ( resorts and liveaboards ), including those already discounted . Expert travel advice , flexible booking terms , best price guarantee and travel support is also included .
For more information on the latest dive travel savings for members and how to claim your discount , go to bsac . com / travelpartners
BSAC would like to wish all its clubs , members , supporters and partners a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and looks forward to sharing another fantastic year of snorkelling and diving in 2025 .
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