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How safe is your cylinder?

How safe is your cylinder?

IDEST approved inspectors assess test centre technicians and centre facilities to a recognised Code of Practice CP11:2011,thus ensuring your cylinders are safe to fill and use. This newsletter released by them further highlights changes that have been made since 2018...

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Receiver of Wreck – reporting process feedback

Receiver of Wreck – reporting process feedback

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are aiming to simplify, modernise and streamline the Receiver of Wreck reporting process. To make sure that the new system works for our users we would like to invite you to share your thoughts on the current reporting process and...

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SAA 2020 AGM

SAA 2020 AGM

The SAA 2020 AGM will take place at the Majestic Hotel, Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2HU on Saturday 28th March 2020 starting at 13.00. All current SAA members are invited to attend.Paperwork in respect of the AGM, reports, accounts etc have been sent to club secretaries,...

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SAA Awards 2020

SAA Awards 2020

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...

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2020 Nominations

If you feel you have the drive and determination to help in moving the SAA forward and if you want the chance to show it as a member of the Executive or as your Region’s Rep – please put in your nomination form. The SAA, as you know, represents Independent Dive Clubs...

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Dive 2019

Dive 2019

We all know that dive shows provide the perfect place to try on lots of kit from different suppliers so you can decide on the best option for you....and there are often some great deals to be had. Even if you don't need new kit (although we'd argue there's always a...

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DIVE 2019 SAA TICKET OFFERS

DIVE 2019 SAA TICKET OFFERS

DIVE 2019 SAA Ticket Offers - New Diver 2 for 1 & Instructor 2 for 1 ticket offers  Booking on the Day - Newly qualified SAA Divers  who qualified on or after (01/10/2018). The new diver will need to show appropriate ID to the ticket kiosk at...

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SAA Try Dive at Dive 2019

SAA Try Dive at Dive 2019

The Sub-Aqua Association will be hosting the Try Dive pool at DIVE 2019, NEC Birmingham, 26th and 27th October. This is open to anyone 12 years and above and medically fit to do so.If you want to book a slot in advance, so you can plan your visit to the dive show,...

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CMAS QUALIFICATION CARDS

CMAS QUALIFICATION CARDS

I have noticed that there has been a number of regional and club courses being completed recently. Well done to all who have gained some certification and thank you to all the instructors for their time and effort. If you have been on some of the courses you will have...

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The news that three recompression chambers in the Midlands, North West and North East of England have been unsuccessful in their bids to offer recompression treatment in their respective areas has caused great concern within the diving fraternity.We will be working with the British Diving Safety Group and other representatives within the diving industry to lobby the government for the restoration of HBOT in the three areas of concern - The Midlands, North West and North East.It is hoped that petition will be live imminently and we ask all of our members to support this.The official press release from BDSG can be found here:https://saa.org.uk/closure-of-uk-hyperbaric-chambers-by-nhs-england/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Arnewood Divers who have been successful in securing a £7500 match funding grant from Sport England to help them build an accessible dive boat for local divers.In order to satisfy the criteria for the grant they have set up a crowd funding page to help them raise the rest of the funds needed.For more information about Arnewood Divers and also the link to their crowdfunding page please click the link below:https://saa.org.uk/arnewood-divers-secure-sport-england-grant/ ... See MoreSee Less
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