Feature

Bulgaria 2011 – A Tale of two RIBS

December 13, 2011 · Comments Off 

A tale of two RIBs As divers we all like to explore new dive locations so when it was suggested that we run a trip to the Black Sea in Bulgaria the places were snatched up.  The itinerary fuelled our excitement with promises of a jet aircraft, a Russian submarine, German landing crafts, torpedo boats, a cargo ship, steamship, and a Russian military ship. The detailed briefing notes were distributed shortly before departure and we refused to let the realisation that we were diving from RIBs dampen our spirits. Despite a slight delay to our flight to Budapest resulting in us running to catch... [Read the full story]

Diving

Bulgaria 2011 – A tale of two RIBS

December 13, 2011 · Comments Off 

A tale of two RIBs As divers we all like to explore new dive locations so when it was suggested that we run a trip to the Black Sea in Bulgaria the places were snatched up.  The itinerary fuelled our excitement with promises of a jet aircraft, a Russian submarine, German landing crafts, torpedo boats, a cargo ship, steamship, and a Russian military ship. The detailed briefing notes were distributed shortly before departure and we refused to let the realisation that we were diving from RIBs dampen our spirits. Despite a slight delay to our flight to Budapest resulting in us running to catch... [Read the full story]

Training

New Divers Cox’s

November 28, 2010 · Comments Off 

Congratulations to Alan Fox and Jon Webb who recently passed their diver cox exam in challenging conditions at Newhaven. This is a great qualification which allows you to actively participate in running dive trips on the club ribs, Seaking and Britvic. If you’re interested in boat handling and becoming a diver cox please contact Dean Mitchell (Boats Officer) or Dave Allen (Training Officer).  Read More →

Social

Dinner Dance 2011 – Photos

November 28, 2011 · Comments Off 

Photos from the 56th Annual Kingston and Elmbridge Dinner Dance in 2011. Thanks to Gill Wilson, Jackie Maskell, Ros Hepple and Sandra Argent. A fantastic night was had by all. “Read the full storey” for a selection of photos of the nights activities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… #gallery-1... [Read the full story]

News

Committee Meetings 2012

January 15, 2012 · Comments Off 

The dates of all Committee meetings for this year are: 26th January, 1st March, 12th April, 17th May, 12th July, 30th August, 4th October and 1st November. The Annual General meeting is 29th November. If a member has an item of business for discussion at any committee meeting, please contact Branch Secretary, Jo Kelly  Read More →

History

Blast from the past: June 1976

June 7, 2009 · Comments Off 

I have slowly been prising old copies of the Club’s newsletter (‘Triton’ then ‘OK’) out of Uncle Al’s hands and now have a year’s worth of news, reviews and comment from years gone by which I plan to revisit each month to see what the hot topics of the day were. This month sees us re-visiting June 1976. [Read the full story]  Read More →

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Feature

Bulgaria 2011 – A tale of two RIBS

A tale of two RIBs As divers we all like to explore new dive locations so when it was suggested that we run a trip to the Black Sea in Bulgaria the places were snatched up.  The itinerary fuelled our excitement with promises of a jet aircraft, a Russian submarine, German landing crafts, torpedo boats, a cargo ship,...

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Dinner Dance 2011 – Photos

Photos from the 56th Annual Kingston and Elmbridge Dinner Dance in 2011. Thanks to Gill Wilson, Jackie Maskell, Ros Hepple and Sandra Argent. A fantastic night was had by all. “Read the full storey” for a selection of photos of the nights activities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… #gallery-2...

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Nominations for 2011/12 Committee Positions

The list is now up for nominations for the 2011/12 Kingston & Elmbridge SAC committee. We welcome “new blood” on the Committee, so don’t just expect the incumbent will stand again – often they do only because no-one else comes forward. So take the opportunity to get more involved in the...

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Photo Competition 2011 – update

Last date for entry: COB Tuesday 15th November Rules: Members can submit one photograph per category. All photos have to be taken since the last competition i.e. from December 2010 to date. The winner for each of the four categories (Underwater Wildlife, UK Waters, Wreck & Social) will be voted for by members...

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Notice of Kingston & Elmbridge BSAC Annual General Meeting – Thursday 24th November 2011

The Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 24th November 2011 at 21:30 for the following purposes: The presentation of the Minutes of the Previous Annual General Meeting held on 25th November 2010. The appointment of tellers for any vote by show of hands that may be required. The Chairman’s...

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