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Winner of the Torbay Splash-In 2024 Popular Vote, Malcolm Nimmo)
Let’ s Splashin again
TORBAY BSAC’ S POPULAR SPLASH-IN photography competition is set to return to Torquay Harbour this September for its ninth year.
The one-day competition will take place along the South Devon coastline on Saturday, 13 September. Underwater photographers are challenged to take their best image on the day and can choose between four categories- wide angle, macro / close-up, compact camera and beginners.
Once again, editor of Underwater Photography magazine, Peter Rowlands will be the competition judge. There will be a trophy for each category winner as well as for the overall Popular Vote winner, which will be presented at an evening awards dinner.
For more information on the 2025 Torbay BSAC Splash-In and to register, go to www. torbay-bsac. co. uk
Leicester’ s marathon dive
MEMBERS OF LEICESTER UNDERWATER Exploration Club( LUEC) recently completed a 12-hour scuba marathon to raise funds for their local air ambulance service.
Inland dive site Stoney Cove was the venue for the underwater challenge, which saw 21 LUEC divers take the plunge over a 12-hour period. Organised by LUEC’ s Diving Officer
Sarah Kirkpatrick, the divers were also supported topside by other club volunteers.
As a result of their underwater marathon efforts, the club has doubled their original target, raising a final total of £ 2,500, which will now go to support the vital work of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance( DLRAA).
Benefit of the Month
Club and Community
When you join BSAC, you join a vibrant, supportive community that shares your love of the marine world. And your BSAC membership enables you to make the most of what this community has to offer.
From planning dives or supporting your training to social get-togethers and scuba / snorkel adventures, there’ s endless ways you can benefit from being part of our community. Here are just a few ….
Connect with your scuba‘ tribe’
We all know scuba is sociable, and with clubs around the UK as well as worldwide, there’ s a large network for you to connect with. Reaching out to get to know other clubs and members will not only widen your social circle but also benefit your own scuba or snorkelling experiences.
Build your skills and knowledge
There is a wealth of skills, experience and knowledge in the BSAC community and connecting with others can also mean you can tap into this resource. From clubs sharing instructors or organising joint training sessions to helping each other out when resources are short, there’ s always an opportunity to learn and grow.
Connecting with other clubs can help you plan a dive trip, gain insider knowledge of their local sites, or provide the opportunity to share resources, for the benefit of all.
Expand your diving horizons
As a BSAC member, you can also go diving with another BSAC club. Some clubs will make any spare spaces on their club trips available to other members, or you may be able to join them on day trips to a local dive centre. And joint club trips are a great way to explore the underwater world while making new friends in the BSAC scuba community.
For a full list of BSAC clubs go to bsac. com / findaclub
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