ScotSAC newsletter

asahat · ScotSAC newsletter

Andy Murray sent me the new newsletter today...anyone want a copy?

Also I dunno but I might make it so he sends it Ashley next time....she is secretery after all.

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For any that are interested i have copied and pasted the news letter below which i got. Erika

Dive Conference 2008 – 15 th November This year’s dive conference is shaping up to be a great day with something for everyone. Whether you are a trainee or experienced diver, a wreck diver, underwater photographer or marine biologist, we promise you will have a great day out. The event is kindly sponsored by Historic Scotland. The conference will take place in Oban High School on Saturday 15th November and will include a wide range speakers a prize raffle and a number of exhibitors. The conference is open to all divers including members and non-members. Registration, exhibition and tea/coffee from 9am with speakers commencing 10am Tickets are available from www.scotsac.com priced £8 in advance of £10 on the day. Ticket price includes full day access to the conference, tea/coffee, buffet lunch, conference materials and SSAC embroidered polo shirt. Tickets are also available by sending a cheque to SSAC HQ. The conference will conclude with a prize raffle with top prizes including Uwatec Galileo Sol dive computer, Buddy Nexus Open Circuit/Closed Circuit Dive Computer and a very special Christmas dinner for 2 onboard a luxury steam train.

Conference Programme The line up so far includes: • Martyn Farr cave diver and explorer talks about his expeditions to the top cave locations around the world • John Bantin diving journalist with Diver magazine on his job and why he loves it! • Andy Jackson brings us some stunning audio visuals on his expeditions to find and identify two submarine wrecks in the Firth of Forth • Dr David Wilmot, SSAC’s medical advisor discusses everyday medical problems and their effect on diving • Jim Anderson will host a live photoshop workshop, with top tips on enhancing your underwater images • Alex Gallego, BDO Grampian branch has been diving on a KISS rebreather for many years and will tell us why rebreathers needn’t be complicated • Philip Robertson is our conference sponsor from Historic Scotland and will update on latest marine projects including ScapaMap and HMS Campania • Callum Duncan from Marine Conservation Society and Seasearch project brings us his usual fascinating insight into marine life. • Sportscotland will also join us to run workshops on funding your club and valuing your volunteers

Vehicle Access to Loch Fyne Dive Sites We are aware of restrictions to vehicle access on the minor road between Furnace quarry and Argyll Caravan Park. This road provides access to dive sites including Kenmore point and Stallion rock. SSAC are exploring these restrictions and will make every effort to restore responsible access for divers. A questionnaire is available from our website to assist in re-opening access for divers.

New Website – coming soon! We are now finalising our new website to bring you a fresh new look and more information on SSAC. Keep an eye out on www.scotsac.com in the coming weeks.

What’s On Date Event / Course Location 3rd - 5th October Regional Instructor Course Watersports Centre, Cumbrae Sun 9th November Heartstart & Oxygen Administration Course SSAC HQ - Glasgow 22 nd November Branch Instructor Course SSAC HQ – Glasgow Sat 15 th November SSAC Dive Conference Oban Sat 6 th December ITDA Nitrox Course SSAC HQ -Glasgow Visit our website for further information or to book your place.

Ashley

Yeh sorry guys, I did get a copy, just seen it in my inbox today.
Sorry just had a bit of stuff going on.

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asahat

if you get a copy anyway i'll just leave it then

Ashley

Right lovlies, I got a wee e-mail today with the SSAC board meeting minutes so if you fancy a peak just let me know. Smile

Also: You may be aware of recent access issues to dive sites in Loch Fyne. Further information and guidance has been added to our website, and we would ask that you make your members aware of this. http://scotsac.com/news.htm#access2

Ohh and: As part of our commitment to supporting volunteers, ensuring they have the appropriate training and skills to fulfil their roles we are pleased to announce that Branch Instructor, Regional Instructor, Heartstart, Oxygen Administration, and Diver First Aid courses will now be available free to SSAC members with immediate effect. Candidates will still be required to complete the relevant course booking form and pre-requisites. Providing appropriate training forms part of our new Volunteer Policy Smile

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