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The beautiful Ayrshire coast
Immersive Ayrshire
THE SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST HAS OPENED ITS LATEST SNORKEL TRAIL ALONG the South Ayrshire coast . The trail offers opportunities for both beginners and more advanced snorkellers to explore the rugged coastline from Ballantrae to Troon .
Sites included in the trail include Big Isle in Lendalfoot , where high tide is the ideal time for new snorkellers , Horse Rock in Girvan , a secluded cove in West Pier Beach , Culzean Country Park , Dunure ’ s seagrass and seaweed beds , and the kelp forest of Troon ’ s Ballast Bank .
The Ayrshire Snorkel Trail is the 11th trail to be established by the Scottish Wildlife Trust . Scottish Wildlife Trust ’ s Elouise Dalziel , who created the trail with Adventure Carrick , said : “ Each site featured in the South Ayrshire snorkel trail is unique and offers a different snorkelling experience . The diverse range of marine life to encounter is what makes snorkelling magical , along with how relaxing it is to spend time immersed underwater . This trail aims to help more people realise the importance of Scotland ’ s seas by discovering the amazing life under the waves .”
You can download the South Ayrshire snorkel trail at www . scottishwildlifetrust . org . uk / things-to-do / snorkel-trails /
PHOTO : ELOUISE DALZIEL PHOTO : JULIE HATCHER
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Overseas BSAC training
LIFE CAN BE BUSY , AND IT CAN OFTEN be a challenge to pack everything in you ’ d like to do . So , the good news is that , as a BSAC member it ’ s possible to travel and train , thanks to our extensive network of overseas centres . Here ’ s how …
Referral training
When it comes to your diver progression , you can continue your training when you go on holiday . With BSAC centres in both short and long-haul destinations , you can opt for referral training so that you can complete your next BSAC diver grade while enjoying some holiday downtime with family or friends .
Get your family started
If a family member is curious why you love scuba so much , then why not arrange for them to have a try dive on your next overseas holiday ? If they are aged 10 or over , they could even complete their first BSAC diver training grade , with Discovery Diver or aged 12 or over , Ocean Diver . Training with an overseas BSAC centre is great fun and leaves time within your holiday to enjoy both in-water and topside activities .
Other training
Fancy expanding your diver or snorkeller skills while on holiday ? Many overseas BSAC centres also offer a range of Skill Development Courses that can be fitted into your vacay-time . From special interest courses to technical training , you can combine a diving holiday with the chance to add to or consolidate your diving skills .
Club benefits
Opting for referral training overseas has many benefits for your club too , as it can help ease the pressure on its training programme and its own instructors . It can also mean a club can ‘ fast-track ’ its newer members , opening up the opportunity of diving in the UK sooner and progressing through the other diver grades .
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A snakelocks anemone on the Ayrshire snorkel trail
For more information on overseas BSAC Centres and how you could make the most of warm water training as a member , go to bsac . com / findacentre