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BSAC launch RNLI Diver Sea Survival Workshop
BSAC’s latest workshop, the RNLI Diver Sea Survival, is now live and available for clubs to run in-branch.
Developed by the RNLI in association with the British Diving Safety Group (BDSG), this new workshop has been designed to help improve diver safety and reduce the risk of serious incidents and fatalities at sea.
Open to all BSAC members from Ocean Diver (or equivalent) and above, RNLI Diver Sea Survival aims to refresh divers’ existing safety skills as well as introduce some new techniques for improving surface location and survival skills in an emergency situation.
A flexible and enjoyable course that can run in one day or over a series of sessions, Diver Sea Survival is a mix of theory, practical and open water sessions covering dive planning, risk assessment, equipment, surface sea survival techniques and methods for calling for help.
Watch the RNLI Diver Sea Survival video trailer here.
BSAC’s National Diving Officer Sophie Heptonstall said the new workshop was a welcome addition to BSAC’s current range of Skill Development Courses.
“From Ocean Diver upwards, the RNLI Diver Sea Survival Workshop offers something for everyone, whether it is a skills refresh or to pick up new tips, to introduce new safety skills or to practice in the context of surface survival and location. It is perfect to run in-branch and can be conducted at any time of the year and I would encourage clubs to incorporate it into the annual training programme.”
More information on the RNLI Diver Sea Survival Workshop can be found here.
How to do the RNLI Diver Sea Survival Workshop
You can complete RNLI Diver Sea Survival via your own BSAC club – speak to your Diving or Training Officer if you are interested and would like them to stage the workshop for you and your fellow members.
If you an Instructor interested in running the RNLI Diver Sea Survival Workshop in your club then for more information and to download the Instructor Resources go to BSAC Instructor Resources.
Alternatively you can do the course at a BSAC Regional Event – contact your Regional Coach.
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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
by Howard Rosenstein
With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet
Experience the Red Sea’s golden age of diving through the eyes of its pioneering figure, Howard Rosenstein. The new paperback edition of his acclaimed memoir, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, is a visual feast, showcasing over 200 stunning images above and below water by legendary photographer David Doubilet, the author and others.
Journey from a makeshift diving school in a train carriage to the forefront of global dive tourism. Rosenstein’s narrative weaves together thrilling underwater adventures, historical discoveries (from Roman coins to unmapped reefs), and encounters with a fascinating cast of characters, including underwater legends and world leaders.
This enhanced paperback release offers a deeper dive into Rosenstein’s story, featuring additional images, refined text, and minor corrections. Witness how his passion for the underwater world not only shaped a generation of divers but also subtly influenced the delicate peace process of the region. This is a story of adventure, discovery, and the enduring allure of the Red Sea.
You don’t need to be a diver to get lost in these pages—there’s something here for anyone who loves a good adventure, a slice of history, or a peek into someone else’s amazing life.
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true.’
Sylvia Earle
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’
SCUBA magazine
About the author
Howard Rosenstein is a one-off who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2009. In this memoir, he shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.
The book
Review copies on request – please contact Alex Gibson: alex@divedup.com |
Release date 11 March 2025
RRP GBP £25 | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-909455-54-2
216 pages | Revised 1st Edition | 234 x 156 mm
Available from Divedup.com, online and from retailers.
Dive Trade: Nautilus UK
Book Trade: Gardners Books.
Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true’ – Sylvia Earle
‘A page-turning memoir filled with stories of finding treasures, shipwrecks, and discovering exotic coral reefs teeming with marine life.’ – Explorers Journal, Explorers Club of America
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’ – SCUBA magazine
‘A very satisfying read.’ – DIVE magazine
‘A rollicking fun tale.’ – Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer
‘This is a fascinating story and one well told.’ – Divernet
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ – David Doubilet
‘A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.’ – Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant
‘A gripping tale.’ – Undercurrent
‘An upbeat tale of success with surprising twists along the way… will enlighten and entertain.’ – Jewish Book Council
‘A captivating voyage… I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey’ – Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer
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