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BSAC’s 2013 Branch Volunteers of the Year announced

The results of the Suunto Branch Volunteer of the Year 2013 have been announced, with six BSAC branch members scooping a top award.
Designed to reward BSAC branch members for their significant contribution to their club, to diving and to BSAC, the Suunto Branch Volunteer of the Year 2013 had extra significance, as the Club celebrates its 60th anniversary.
With the standard of nominations high, the judging panel had a challenging task to select the final six – who each now receive a Suunto DX computer.
BSAC’s six Branch Volunteers of the Year 2013 are:
New Branch Volunteer of the Year – Angela Clewes, Chorley BSAC
Young Branch Volunteer of the Year – Lucy Fanet, Budehaven SAC
Branch Instructor of the Year – Nigel Hilburd, Rhondda SAC
Branch Event Organiser of the Year – Sandra Burgen, Bradford SAC
Long-serving Branch Volunteer of the Year – Paul Nusinov, Swansea Yacht and SAC
Branch Volunteer of the Year (general) – Dave Hoskins, Swindon BSAC
The winners will all be presented with their prize at the BSAC Diving Conference at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday, 26th October.
In addition to the six category winners, BSAC will announce the overall Branch Volunteer of the Year 2013 at the conference, and the winner will be presented with the coveted Jonathan Crusher Award.
BSAC Chief Executive Mary Tetley praised the winners by saying “Congratulations to all our 2013 winners – in BSAC’s 60th year, they are diamond examples of the power of volunteering and reinforce just how essential all our branch volunteers are to the growth and development of BSAC today. The Suunto Branch Volunteer of the Year award is our way of acknowledging the significant contribution all our volunteers and to highlight just how essential they are to to BSAC.”
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Experience a night Dive at the West Rock Shipwreck with Euro-Divers

There’s something magical about night diving— the ocean transforms into a whole new world, alive with mystery and wonder. At Euro-Divers Meeru, we love sharing this unique experience with our guests, and the West Rock Shipwreck is one of our favourite sites for night diving.
Here’s why:
Setting the Scene
The adventure begins at 17:30 as divers gather on the boat. After thoroughly checking our equipment, the boat departs for the dive site. The 15-minute journey is a treat, with the calm sea and the soft glow of the setting sun creating the perfect atmosphere.
Arriving at West Rock, the boat gently moors above the wreck. As our team briefs you on the dive, we will walk you through the special night diving techniques, such as using a torch and maintaining buddy contact, ensuring you feel confident and prepared. While we wait for the sun to set, there is time to relax with a cup of tea or coffee and take in the breathtaking colours of the Maldivian sunset.
The Dive Begins
Once darkness settles, it’s time to dive. The West Rock Shipwreck—a small cargo freighter sunk in 1999—rests at 20 meters on a sandy plateau. Over the years, it has become a vibrant reef, teeming with marine life.
As we descend, the beams of our torches cut through the dark water, revealing the wreck’s coral-covered surfaces. It is always thrilling to see the wreck come to life under the light. Colourful nudibranchs, scorpionfish, frogfish, and shrimps are just a few of the creatures that call this wreck home.
We often find parrotfish and pufferfish inside the wreck settled in for the night, while lionfish and moray eels lurk in the shadows. We frequently spot larger residents, too—Napoleon wrasse or even a resting nurse shark, peacefully tucked away beneath the ship’s hull. Every corner of the wreck offers something new to discover.
Underwater Galaxy
As the dive comes to an end, we have one final highlight to share. During the safety stop at 5 metres, we may ask you to switch off your torch and gently move your hands through the water. This action stirs up bioluminescent plankton, lighting up like tiny stars surrounding you— a magical, otherworldly experience that never fails to amaze.
Post-Dive Bliss
Emerging from the dive, we are welcomed by the cool night air and a canopy of stars. The boat crew helps us as we climb aboard, where hot tea or coffee awaits to warm us up. The journey back to shore is filled with shared stories and a sense of camaraderie that only diving together can create.
Night dives like this one at the West Rock Shipwreck offer more than just an exploration of marine life; they remind us of the beauty and mystery of the underwater world.
For more information, contact the Euro-Divers Meeru team at meeru@euro-divers.com or visit www.euro-divers.com.
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Exclusive Red Sea Diving Safari for Family & Friends on VIP ONE

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June, July & August are THE best times of year to dive the Red Sea- with 29 degrees water temperature, less boats, the legendary Ras Mohammed National Marine Park is buzzing with life. Guaranteed schooling fish, perfect conditions with 16 hours of daylight to maximise your diving opportunities!
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