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New Dive Management Tools to Download
The following tools are newly available for download at http://www.kingstonsac.org/dive-manager-resources/
Voyage Planning Sheet
Dive Manager’s Briefing bullet points
Diver Cox’s Briefing bullet points
Full Face Mask Taster
This taster course involves a short theory lesson and then a session in the pool trying different full face masks in groups. The aim is to run these during January (subject to the equipment being available). For further information and to book your place contact Dave Tresidder.
Marketing Sub-Committee Update
For an update on the latest activities of the marketing sub-committee you will find the minutes of our last meeting here: minutes-of-marketing-meeting-05
North Sulawesi, Indonesia – September 2009
Ros Hepple is organising a trip to North Sulawesi for September 2009. They will be diving within Bunaken Marine Park, where the diving is meant to be the fourth best in the world, and Lembeh Straits which offers access to the world’s finest critter diving. The four star hotel is within the Marine Park Area.
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Photo Competition 2008 – The winners
Several cups were awarded at our recent AGM for the following photos. These images were voted “best in category” by members…
Best Wildlife Photo
by John Rapley
Best Wreck Photo
Joint winners: Ian Emery & David Tresidder
Ian’s photo was also awarded “Best photo” as judged by Mark Mumford.
Best Social Photo
by David Tresidder
Best UK Photo
by Ian Emery
Learn to use the club compressor – Blend your own Nitrox at cost*!
Our clubhouse and facilities are host to the upcoming “Compessor Operation” and “Gas Blending” skill development courses. This is therefore an ideal opportunity for members to learn to fill and blend their breathing gas – using our own kit!
The courses are £35** and £40** respectively, and take place on the weekend of the 21st February.
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Automated External Defibrillator
A defibrillator is the best chance of resuscitating someone. If you are a sports diver and want to learn how to use one then there is an evening course at the club on Thursday 26th February. The course is free but if you want a certificate so you can use one in an emergency then there [...]
2009 Club Calendar
I have compiled a 2009 club calendar using the images from this years photographic competition.
The Cost of the Calendar will be £19 (including delivery) – So if you fancy gazing all day at wonderful snaps to entice you to get the dive gear out during 2009 then why not place an order.
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Air Diving
Gill Hassell is organising an Air Diving trip to the Snow Dome in Milton Keynes for either January or February 2009. It involves going into a special chamber and floating on a cushion of air. Lots of fun. Cost is likely to be in the region of £40 to £45 including transport. If you are [...]
Boat Update – Thanks and More Help Needed
Just to repeat the thank you sent round by Ian Emery thanking the following who gave up their time on a rainy Sunday to help out with repairing the RIBs.
Dave Tresidder Jim Molyneux Mariusz Izydorek Dean Mitchell Mike Ford [...]