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Celebrating the fun of British diving
CONGRATULATIONS TO BEN MITCHELL and Will Lee , winners of BSAC ’ s # DiveWithBSAC summer photo and video sharing initiative .
Launched earlier this year , # DiveWithBSAC invited members to share their favourite photos and videos that captured what UK diving meant to them and to use social media to spread the word . The two winners were drawn at random from an impressive selection of entries . Ben
One of Will Lee ’ s winning images
AFTER THE SUCCESS OF THE inaugural Guz . tech Technical Diving Conference in 2023 , it ’ s full steam ahead for this year ’ s get-together on Saturday 30 November , in Plymouth .
Guz . tech is an opportunity to hear about the year ’ s best diving discoveries from all
Still from Ben Mitchell ’ s winning video
was out diving with Newbury Scuba Diving Club when the boat was visited by a pod of dolphins , a magical moment he captured on video – and was lucky enough to see them plenty of times over the summer .
Meanwhile , Will has shared a huge range of wildlife photography , really capturing the personalities of the critters to be seen on UK dives .
As winners , both are now proud owners of Fourth Element dry wear – and say they are looking forward to getting to use them on future trips .
Frith Ellingham , Digital Marketing manager at BSAC , reflects on the summer filled with hundreds of posts from the BSAC community across social media .
“ It has been a pleasure to see the range of fun , vibrant diving and snorkelling experiences that have been shared over the summer . From barbecues , socials and nights out , to magic wildlife encounters and great diving , # DiveWithBSAC really showcases what makes BSAC so special .
“ Thank you to everyone who shared their photos and videos – and to Fourth Element for supporting the ethos of having fun when we get together to go diving . Please do continue to share your favourite diving photos and videos and tag your club – and spread the word about BSAC !”
Guz . tech returns to Plymouth
over the British Isles in a great location at Plymouth University , with the option of a curry and a few beers in the evening .
So far , five speakers have been announced , including Steve Mortimer from the diving team that found the lost Royal Navy cruiser HMS Hawke ; plus Mike Paige ,
Benefit of the Month
Discounted scuba travel with Regaldive
AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN , PLANNING your next warm water dive trip is a good way to get through the colder winter months . And with BSAC Travel Partner Regaldive , you can save ££ on your next diving holiday .
One of the sponsors for the BSAC Diving Conference 2024 , Regaldive has long been a popular Travel Partner stalwart . With the savings members can make , it ’ s easy to see why ...
As a BSAC member you can save 6 % on Regaldive resort and liveaboard holidays , rising to 10 % during its special promotional periods . And with 25 dive destinations worldwide , you could be spoilt for choice !
Clubs can also take advantage of the Regaldive offers for their next club trip , including group discounts and free spaces on selected Red Sea and worldwide liveaboards .
The opportunity to not only save on the cost of your holiday but to also continue your dive training in warm water via local BSAC-affiliated dive centres in Lanzarote , Malta and the Red Sea .
The Regaldive 6 % discount can also be used by family – spouse , partner or children – who share the same the residential address as a BSAC member .
For more information on the savings BSAC members can make with Regaldive , go to bsac . com / travelpartners
whose search for the wrecks of Q-ship Lady Olive and U-boat UC 18 was recently the subject of a BBC TV programme . Details of every talk can be found on the website . More will be announced soon .
Some great diving organisations will be exhibiting and there will be a raffle in aid of the DDRC . Conference tickets only cost £ 30 and can be bought direct from www . guz . tech
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