Cleaning up in Mauritius
ALMOST 60KG OF LITTER WAS CLEARED from a two-kilometre stretch of Mauritius beach thanks to a clean-up to mark this year ’ s Earth Day . Organised by BSAC Centre , Captain Mimi , volunteers took to the white sands of Trou-aux-Biches , on the north-eastern end of the paradise island of Mauritius .
Inspired by Earth Day and with the participation of a local group called Women Of Wonders , the Captain Mimi team used Facebook to publicise their clean-up event and ask for help to remove rubbish from the beach and the lagoon . Volunteers were split into two teams , with one group focusing on the beach while the second team , led by BSAC instructor John Alexander , boarded the centre ’ s dive boat to collect rubbish from the lagoon .
Almost 60kg of rubbish was collected , including a used bicycle wheel , glass , plastic bottles , and even a rusted hoe . At
BSAC Egypt flourishes
BSAC EGYPT HAS BEEN PUTTING THE finishing touches to its brand-new dive centre and shop in the popular Red Sea resort of Hurghada .
Following in the footsteps of previous licensing agreements such as BSAC Japan and BSAC Korea , BSAC Egypt was launched back in 2021 . It is now revitalising BSAC diving , snorkelling and training in the Red Sea , by increasing both BSAC centre and BSAC instructor numbers in the hugely popular diving ‘ hotspot ’. And its new shop will help to raise the profile of BSAC Egypt and what it can offer both snorkellers and divers . the end of the beach clean , John and the team were presented with a certificate of appreciation by the event ’ s special guest , Minister of Environment , Solid Waste Management and Climate Change , Mr Kavydass Ramano .
Based on Dream Beach , next to the Elysses Hotel , the BSAC Egypt Centre and Shop is due to open mid-July and , with its eye-catching BSAC branding , is all set to become a focal point for divers visiting the resort .
As well as BSAC training materials and manuals , the BSAC Egypt shop will have its own BSAC product range on sales , including souvenirs such as cups , T-shirts and pens . The intention , says BSAC Egypt ’ s business manager , Yasser Ragab , is to ‘ fly the flag ’ for BSAC in the area .
“ I try to make people see the BSAC logo everywhere because when they believe in the product they will spread the word and bring lots of business ,” said Yasser . “ We train a lot of Dive Leaders , Open Water Instructors and Snorkel Dive Managers , so I want them to see the logo throughout the city .”
Benefit of the Month
Cotswold Outdoor and Runners Need
WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF the great outdoors this summer ? Then why not use your BSAC membership to get a 10 % discount with leading outdoor clothing and equipment specialist , Cotswold Outdoor .
As a BSAC member , you are not only eligible for the 10 % offer on the Cotswold Outdoor range , but also with their partner company , Runners Need .
Whether it is for camping gear for your next dive trip , new running shoes , an upgrade on your walking equipment before you head off into the hills for the weekend , or for stylish everyday outdoor casual wear , you can make great savings as a BSAC member .
With over 250 quality brands available both in-store and online , Cotswold Outdoor offers the latest in outdoor kit technology as well as comfort and style . Using your member discount you can stock up on outdoor accessories , base layers , waterproofs and footwear ( to name just a few ) so you will be prepared to make the most of your time topside , as well as underwater . And if you – or someone in your life – are a runner ( or intend to be !), then your 10 % discount can make shopping with Runners Need even sweeter .
All you need to access your 10 % discount with either Cotswold Outdoor or Runners Need is your BSAC membership card ( if shopping in-store ) or for online shopping , a discount code which you can get from the BSAC website .
For more information on how you can make some great savings on running or outdoor gear , and to download your Cotswold Outdoor or Runners Need discount codes , go to bsac . com / benefits
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