by Irene Satorius | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Normally in late October we have our annual trip to Cumbrae/Largs on the west coast of Scotland. This year we decided to have a change and treat ourselves to a little more sun and warmth. After considering the Red Sea and many other possibilities we agreed to fly to...
by Irene Satorius | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s approaching that time of year when YOU, the SAA members, should be thinking about who to nominate for the SAA Awards! The SAA is made up of volunteers who put in an incredible amount of work in running clubs, courses, regions and the SAA nationally. There are...
by Irene Satorius | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you possess the following skills and qualities: enthusiasm, integrity, innovative, commitment, hard- working, good communication skills, able to work as part of a team and have some spare time? If you have answered yes to these questions, then we need you. The...
by Steve Orange | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
At a recent meeting of the BDSG a failing of a cylinder at the neck was highlighted. The image shows an O ring ballooning between the cylinder neck and the valve. This occurs because the tread above the O ring is exposed to sea water and can be prone to corrosion....
by Steve Orange | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Members may be aware that CMAS are building a new portal which will support international “e” cards. This will allow all CMAS members to access and share details of their dive qualifications with dive centres etc. Irene, at head office, is currently working through...
by SAA HQ | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
A new £160 million fund offering crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources is being introduced by Sport England to ‘shake up’ community funding applications. Sport England has launched a new funding application process with the view of making it easier...