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Heinke Trophy 2016 – could your club be BSAC’s next winner?

Do you think your BSAC club has what it takes to be the 2016 Heinke Trophy winner? Then let BSAC know.
Registration is now open for the 2016 award, which aims to find BSAC’s top branch. Launched back in 1958, the Heinke Trophy is presented to the club considered to have done the most to ‘further the interests of its members and BSAC’. Each year, the winning club receives the prestigious Heinke Trophy plus £1,000 and BSAC’s 2016 winner will join the 45 other winning branches in the special Heinke Trophy ‘hall of fame’.
2015 saw Scarborough-based South Bay Scuba scoop the award and the search is now on for 2016’s winners. So if you have something special happening or want to share great progress in your branch – large, small, UK or abroad – then you should be entering for 2016.
Five reasons to apply for the Heinke Trophy 2016
- Great publicity – previous trophy holders have used their win to get publicity in their local papers
- Showcases your club – the Heinke is open to ALL BSAC branches, whether your club has a long history or it’s relatively new; a large membership or a smaller group. 2015 winners South Bay Scuba were only established 18 months ago and numerous previous winners have had memberships of less than 30. It’s the attitude, the activity, the passion for club diving and the innovation that counts.
- Can be a fundraising and membership tool – many previous winners have since found that the Heinke Trophy winner title has helped in grant funding applications and is an extra endorsement when bringing in new members.
- Has a cash prize – the winning club receives a £1,000 cheque to be spent on their club activities.
- Can boost your members – numerous previous winners have commented on the motivating and team-building impact applying for the Heinke Trophy has had on their members. “This really shows what a branch can do if it gets motivated and works together.” – Oxford BSAC, 2013 winners
You can register your club’s intention to apply for the 2016 Heinke Trophy award now by completing BSAC’s online registration form. Deadline to register is 30 November 2015. Final applications to be submitted by 31 March 2016.
More information on the Heinke Trophy 2016 can be found here.
Marine Life & Conservation
British duo compete to find world’s rarest sharks in Netflix reality series ‘All the Sharks’

British shark specialists Dan Abbott and Sarah Roberts take to the seas in All the Sharks, a major new reality TV series on Netflix.
This six-part competition follows the pair as they go head-to-head against three teams across six stunning global locations, in pursuit of the world’s most elusive sharks. With points awarded for each species spotted, Dan and Sarah must seek out elusive and unusual sharks to stay ahead in the race.
Featuring rare encounters and firsthand accounts from those on the frontlines of marine conservation, All the Sharks is an action-packed, family-friendly series that combines intense competitor drama with heart-racing underwater adventures. Underwater cinematographer and UK shark guide Dan Abbott reflects: “This series has taken us to some of the remotest parts of the world, sharing the water with iconic species.

ALL THE SHARKS. Episode 6 of ALL THE SHARKS. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix, © 2025
“The sharks we encountered are unique, misunderstood and many of them, completely unknown. Shining a spotlight on these incredible animals will help people appreciate them in a whole new way.” Eco journalist, author and presenter Sarah Roberts, says.
The pair are no strangers to global adventure, having collaborated closely for seven years, with Dan typically behind the camera and Sarah in front. Their projects have taken them from the icy Arctic to tiger tracking in Indonesia. Along the way, they’ve encountered alligators and venomous snakes. But this venture is regarded as their wildest yet.
Throughout filming, Dan and Sarah captured footage of as many rare sharks as possible, using their extensive experience to maintain a respectful approach to all shark encounters and ensure minimal disturbance.
The series arrives at a time of growing interest in shark conservation in UK waters, where sightings of basking and blue sharks are growing, making the British connection to these incredible animals more relevant than ever.
All the Sharks is streaming now on Netflix.
Gear Reviews
BARE: 53 Years of Innovation

53 Years Deep
53 years ago, the idea for BARE was kindled in a small shop on the coast of British Columbia. Two passionate divers—hellbent on crafting a drysuit capable of surviving their frigid local waters—came together with a vision and a dream.
53 Years of Innovation
With every stitch, they innovated. Through every failure, they pushed. Not for profit, but for performance. To provide the sport of diving with equipment that fit better, functioned better—and lasted longer.
Ever since, BARE has continued to push, with innovations like their revolutionary Graphene Omnired® thermal technology, their impenetrable No-Stitch Technology, and their relentless dedication to Fit, Craftsmanship and Innovation.
More Than 5 Decades of Passion
Just like their founders over five decades ago, heart and passion drive every suit the BARE team make today. Because, like their founders, they don’t just make the suits—they dive in them. It’s this strong culture and unrelenting dedication that has transformed BARE from that small British Columbia shop into a truly global brand. And they’re just breaking the surface.
So whether you’re taking your first paddle strokes, or venturing out on a worldwide dive odyssey, BARE have the experience and know-how—53 years’ worth—to keep you safer and more comfortable in the water.
When you’re ready, BARE won’t be hard to find. They’ll be there—In Your Element—53 Years Deep.
Sea & Sea is the home of BARE and other Huish Outdoors diving brands in the UK.
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