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St Abbs welcomes its brand new independent lifeboat

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Support-St-Abbs-Lifeboat-Logo-250-x-250A new lifeboat has arrived in St Abbs, 10 months after the RNLI removed its service from the Borders village.

Local people and supporters, including many divers, raised more than £300,000 for the boat, helped by a donation from the owner of teacake firm Tunnocks.

Boyd Tunnock gave £250,000 to the campaign to operate an independent lifeboat in the area which is popular with divers.

The boat will be named after his grandfather and late brother – Thomas Tunnock – in a ceremony in September.

The whole St Abbs community came out to welcome the new 9m long vessel, which was built by Marine Specialized Technology in Liverpool.

Over the next few months the St Abbs Independent Lifeboat crew will be trained on how to operate and handle the new lifeboat and all the new equipment.

The new lifeboat has been built to satisfy the “Rescue Boat Code” standard and the crew and committee will liaise closely with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to satisfy their criteria for achieving Declared Facility Status.

The new St Abbs Lifeboat will be officially launched on September 17th 2016 in a traditional lifeboat naming ceremony.

For more information on St Abbs Independent Lifeboat Station, visit www.stabbslifeboat.org.uk.

Source: www.bsac.com

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Go anywhere with Stahlsac

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Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and stahlsacthe highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.

Abyss Duffels

stahlsacMade to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.

  • A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
  • Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
  • Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
  • RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
  • Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
  • Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
  • External zippered flap is easy to open and close
  • Welded external handles make transporting a breeze

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Panama Mesh Backpack

stahlsacThe most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.

  • Density foam padded shoulder straps
  • Outside wet/dry pockets
  • 2 Carry handles
  • Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
  • Reinforced PVC bottom

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For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba

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In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.

Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.

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