Yorkshire Divers/RNLI sponsored attempt at a world record (achieved!) for ironing underwater. 128 scuba divers braved the freezing winter temperatures. The previous record was 72 but the British divers managed to get 86 ironing within a 10 minute period and this also included 6 freedivers. Water temperatures were in the region of 5 degrees Celsius and air temperatures as low as -2 degrees C. Divers covered the full range from technical diving with trimix to 55m to the shallow end at 6m. The event took place at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC) near Chepstow, Gloucestershire and was organised by Gareth Lock, Morag Ward and John Turnock of the Yorkshire Divers internet forum (www.yorkshire-
divers.co.uk). In addition to breaking the world record, the aim was to raise money for the RNLI, the charity of choice for the forum for 2008-2009. Barry Sub Aqua Club was represented by five members - Russ, DT, Dick, Ceri and Olly, assisted by Anne and Brian from Cardiff BSAC.
for enquiries about the youth snorkelling section, please contact
snorkel@barrysubaqua.org
or phone Russ on 01446 406401
About Us
Barry Sub Aqua Club is a branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club. We meet each Tuesday at Bryn Hafren School, Barry, and afterwards in the pub.
We welcome new members, especially those who have already qualified as divers with BS-AC or another agency.
If you have never dived before and would like to try it, we hold try-dives throughout the year, and take on new trainees each September.
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