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BSAC, working with the UKDMC and other agencies, has adopted a new medical form for diving going forward. The new form explicitly mentions Covid-19. Many of us need to update our medical forms, and martin will have copies at the

The Dive Calendar has been updated, and you can download a hard copy here. Please keep an eye on the Facebook page for latest news.

Baxter is pleased to announce his forthcoming O2 Administration course. Here’s his message: Hello Everyone, On Saturday 22nd February we will be holding an O2 Admin Skill Development Course at Carmen’s house! This SDC is perfect for all grades of

After an incredibly well-attended Dive Planning Meeting, the calendar for this year’s dives is now finished! We’re looking at a very busy year, with lots of variety and many opportunities to extend our diving. The programme is on the Dive

It’s coming up to ESAC’s annual dive planning meeting, which takes place at Pershore Town Football Club on 16 January 2020. This is a great chance not just to suggest dive trips but to get involved in organising them. 2020

In the summer of 2018, 12 local boys and their soccer coach became trapped in the Tham Luang caves in Thailand. Their dangerous and challenging rescue became a huge story, with a remarkable ending. In this podcast, Dr. Richard “Harry” Harris explains

Look on the bright side – 20th December is the shortest night, so by the 28th we’ll be making the slow transition toward Spring. What better way to celebrate than go diving at NDAC with ESAC? Baxter has posted info

It’s not just mums that love Iceland! Recently-qualified Ocean Diver Elliot took full advantage of a recent trip to Iceland and kitted up for a dive in the crystal clear water at Silfra Fissure. The water temperature was 2°C, but

Dives not years (part 2) Zoe writes: My 50th dive was during the recent dive holiday in Egypt, on a liveaboard doing the Northern wrecks and reefs of the Red Sea. The dive, only our fourth of the trip, was

Here’s a map we made of NDAC showing exactly what is where, without having to refer to an index. You can download straight from here, or alternatively the map is now resident on the Dive Forms page.

Tom Millar and Martin Peake both took part in ESAC’s November training today at NDAC. On a busy day, both for the club and at the site, both divers were pleased to get qualifications signed off. Sports Diver Tom did

In this week’s training session at NDAC, it was super to see Stefan in the water making his second open water dive as he works toward his Ocean Diver qualification. Stefan has worked really hard on his technique in the

… dives, not years! In just 22 months, Jane has gone from a complete beginner to a BSAC Sports Diver, and after returning from the Red Sea last week, was straight in to NDAC today to clock up dive number

Not content with appearing on this week’s BBC Countryfile, Elliot recently sat down with Martin to discuss his training with ESAC. Here’s the video. Thanks to Pershore Leisure Centre for letting us use their room.

Here are a few of Carmen’s photos plus a video from the recent club trip to Egypt. The video is from KLJ Diver Travel. We will add some more once everyone shares their photos online. Looks like an amazing trip!