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Diver Cox’s for 2010?
Last year, to support our club’s commitment to RIB diving we managed to qualify four people (myself included) as diver Cox’s and I would like us do the same in 2010.
I know lots of members have undergone a boat handling course, and have therefore expressed an intest in RIB diving and coxing, would you like [...]
Outboard & boat maintenance
There isn’t a lot going on in January, so do any of you boat handlers and new diver coxn fancy joining me at Crawley BSAC on 23rd Jan to do the Outboard and Boat maintenance course? If you intend using the RIBs next year it would be a bit embarrassing if the engine broke down [...]
No theory training this week
Just a quick reminder that there is no training this week.
It’s the club christmas do: turkey sandwiches and mince pies instead!
2010 SDC & ITS Events
You heard it here first – I have the BSAC South East Region programme for Skill Development Courses (SDCs) and Instructor Development Events (IDEs) – there are several scheduled to be run at our clubhouse (I have added them to the calendar), so very convenient for our members.
Instructor Development Events at Kingston:
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‘Decompression Myths’ at Guildford BSAC
Just a reminder that Guildford BSAC are hosting a talk this Friday; ‘Decompression Myths, How Not To Get Bent’.
All members are welcome to go along and listen to Mark Powell, technical diving expert and instructor speak about his new book, ‘Deco for Divers’ and some of the latest techniques and theories for managing diving decompression.
£2 [...]
Thursdays Theory Lessons
Theory lessons this week:
Sports Diver trainees; ST3 is with Rob Lea Ocean Diver Trainees; OT5 is with Rachel Sharp
Remember, there is still no pool access as the swimming pool is closed.
Compressor Update
You may be aware that there has been ongoing work to the bank cylinders and other compressor elements recently. This is required as part of a routine inspection and testing regime of the equipment (similar to your diving cylinders). Our insurers require their own independent inspection of our facilities. The current validity of their inspection expires on [...]
Inside the Instructor Foundation Course
Eight brave (or daft!) club members attended the BSAC Instructor Foundation Course on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November in Hampton. We all know that diving can be quite tiring but, believe me, nothing compares with this weekend! We were warned it would be intense but even the itinerary, showing an 8.15am start [...]