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Date set for Kernow Fest it is great example of what can be achieved when people pull together ,” said Luke . “ While ensuring all our divers and everyone involved enjoy themselves , we would also like to beat last year ’ s fundraising target .”
‘ Base camp ’ for this year ’ s Kernow Dive Festival will be Ponsandane camp site , with two days of Cornish diving from club RIBs as well as a barbecue on the Saturday night .
For more information on Kernow 2024 and to book your place go to www . kernowdiving . org . uk
ORGANISERS OF THE ANNUAL KERNOW Dive Festival in Cornwall are hoping that money raised at this year ’ s event for DDRC will smash their £ 5,000 total last year .
To be held over the weekend of 14 – 16 June , Kernow brings together divers and clubs from not just the South West , but also around the UK to enjoy a weekend of the very best of Cornish diving .
With a mix of RIB and shore diving as well as a Saturday night barbecue , the Kernow Dive Festival is a great way for clubs to socialise and have fun . Each year , the event also raises funds for the DDRC Healthcare charity , with the total so far exceeding £ 53,000 .
2023 was the Kernow Dive Festival ’ s 21st birthday and attendees raised an impressive £ 5,000 . The event ’ s dive manager , Luke Bullus , said with at least 16 clubs already intending to attend , the team was looking forward to welcoming everyone to this year ’ s festival .
“ What makes this event so special is that
NW Dive Festival for September
FOLLOWING ON FROM THE SUCCESS of BSAC ’ s first diving festival at Capernwray last year , the event will be returning this September .
Originally held to mark BSAC ’ s 70th , the event saw more than 200 members attending the day to help celebrate the milestone anniversary . Now , thanks to popular demand , Friday , 27 September will see its return , this time re-named the NW Dive Festival .
Organised by the North West Regional Team and supported by BSAC , the event at Capernwray Dive centre in Lancashire promises a jam-packed day of activities , both in and out of the water .
While the itinerary is still being finalised , an underwater photo competition , treasure hunt , scooter sessions and CCR try dives are just some of the activities attendees can expect . The day will also be compèred
“ We were thrilled at how well the event went last year " by DJ Coshe . Current event sponsors include Apeks , Northern Diver , AP Diving , Fourth Element , Dive Manchester and NW
Underwater Police Search team .
Designed to bring people together to celebrate and enjoy the sport of diving , the NW Dive Festival is open to all BSAC members .
North West Regional Coach Stephen Dorricott , who , alongside his team is coordinating this year ’ s event , said he was delighted to be able to bring the dive festival back to Capernwray .
“ We were thrilled at how well the event went last year ; members are still talking about it !
“ This isn ’ t just for North West clubs and members , it an open invite to all members – we ’ d love to see you there ! Tickets will go on sale soon but for now please circle the date !”
Full details of the NW Dive Festival , including how you can buy your ticket , will be released soon . In the meantime , for further information on the event , contact Stephen at northwest . coach @ bsac . com
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