Hackney Sub Aqua Club

HSAC Christmas Party.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of interest, we've been forced to cancel the 2009 Christmas Party. I will refund anyone who has paid for tickets at the pool or the pub.

If you are still keen for a drink on Friday, some of us will be meeting up at the following pub from 6pm:
Cittie of Yorke, Holborn, 22 High Holborn, WC1V 6BSNearest station: Chancery Lane (1 min walk)

Nemo33

Nemo33 is a recreational scuba diving center in Belgium near Brussels. It is 33 metres deep and currently the deepest pool in the world. Members of the club have spoken about organising a club trip to dive in this pool as a dive season warm-up. Originally we planned a day-trip, but sadly this is not possible, as the Eurostar is no longer running a timetable that allows for this.

I'm suggesting we catch an early Saturday train, overnight in Brussels, and return Sunday afternoon. Really keen divers could probably get in a second days diving on the Sunday!

At the moment we can still get good train fares (£60-75 return) for the last 3 weekends in April. I am suggesting we try April 11/12. After April the dive season starts so it must be before then.

If you're interested please drop me an email or chat with me at the club. There are no minimum numbers, so as soon as a group of us agrees, we can start booking.

Sports Diver Lecture

Theory ST6 – Going Diving - is on Monday the 9th of February at 8:15pm. The lecture will be at York Hall. Please contact Rita on 07932795041 asap to confirm attendance.

Ocean Diver Pool Session

The next Ocean pool session will be on Monday at 8.30 - 9.30. Please be try to arrive at 8.15 to be changed and ready by 8:30. Please contact Rita on 07932795041 by the end of Saturday to confirm your attendance or we cannot guarantee an instructor.

Octopush

This Monday is the fourth of our winter Octopush sessions. The game starts in the pool at 8:30pm, so arrive a bit earlier to change and get ready. All you'll need is fins, a mask and a pair of gloves. It's great fun so come along and join in!

HSAC Christmas Party!

The party will be on Friday the 6th of February at Clerkenwell House. Tickets are £10 and include a glass of sparking wine or orange juice on arrival, a second drink (beer, wine or soft drink) AND snacks. Music will be provided courtesy of my ipod (don't worry my taste isn't THAT bad), and if you'd like to bring yours - feel free.

The venue is 2 mins from Farringdon and 5 minutes from Chancery Lane. There is plenty of pay and display street parking in the area.

Venue: Clerkenwell House, 23-27 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N 8JJ. Map.
Date: Friday the 6th of February
Time: 7pm till late
Tickets: £10 (incl 2 drinks and snacks)
Contact: Evan - 07726628294 - evan.king@gmail.com

To buy tickets, please contact me or see me at the pool or pub on Monday nights. This is a great chance to catch up and have fun together before spring rolls in and the dive season is upon us. If you're new to the club - it's a great way to get to know everyone.

New Members

A big welcome Alex Parkinson and Lili Cioni ! Looking forward to seeing you both around. Hope to see you at the Christmas party!

Christmas Party Awards

We're planning on dishing out a few awards at the party - we have a nice batch of suggestions now - but if anyone has more, please email.

Eastbourne Dive

An extra dive is scheduled for Eastbourne on Sunday 5th July suitable for Ocean divers. Eight places available. Contact Anne to book a place. annparisio@aol.com

Ocean Diver Lecture

Theory OT6 - "What Happens If…" - is on Monday the 12th of January at 8:15pm. The lecture will be at David Hunter-Wade's flat. Please contact Tom on 07956 178989 asap to confirm attendance.

Sports Divers

The next Sports Diver pool session will be on Monday at 8.30 - 9.30. Please be try to arrive at 8.15 to be changed on ready by 8:30. Please contact Rita by the end of Saturday to confirm your attendance or we cannot guarantee an instructor.

HSAC Christmas do

The date has been set for February the 6th. Details have not been finalised in time for this newsletter but will be announced next week. Keep the date free and get your dancing shoes ready!

Open Water Training Days

If you want to complete a qualification for the 2009 dive season - you'll have to book on training days. Training days have been scheduled on the 2nd and 3rd, 30th and 31st of May. To book, you'll need £20 deposit per day. Get your cheques to Rita as soon as possible. You're only booked on once she has your cheque. Cheques should be made payable to HSAC and dated for the day that you want to train on. We only have a limited amount of instructors so, as usual, all places will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

Deposit Cheques for Dives

Please note - if you've booked on any dives (or want to) that your place is not confirmed until Anne has a deposit cheque from you.

Dive Fest 2009 - 15-17 May

We've mentioned Dive Fest a few times in the newsletter, and now we're ready to start taking deposits. The festival runs from 15-17 May at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park in Cornwall. There will be loads to do, including 2 days of diving (wrecks, reefs and walls - http://www.divefest.co.uk/index/pages/name/1), live music, a buddy auction (dive with Monty Halls!), underwater image festival, scuba films, games for the kids (and big kids), a treasure hunt on certain dive sites and more. Check out the website http://www.divefest.co.uk/

If you'd like to join the group, contact Evan on evan.king@gmail.com. We'll need a deposit cheque of £85 which includes the ticket and 2 days diving. There will be another £40 due for the dives at the event.

We'll work out accommodation once we have some idea of attendance - but the options run from £14 for camping to £75 for a 4 bed chalet for the weekend.

Oban Trip Deposits

Could all people who are booked on the Oban trip get their deposit to Anne asap - £90, dated Jan 2009, made out to HSAC - so she can get a cheque sent to Lochailine Divers. annparisio@aol.com

Pre-xmas dinner on Friday (tonight!)

Tonight is our pre-xmas dinner at La Forcetta at 19:30. Any queries call me on 07726628294.

Closed for 2 weeks over xmas

The club is closed (i.e. no pool sessions, lectures etc) until January the 5th. As such, this is also the last newsletter of the year.

Sports Diver Lecture

Theory ST4 - Deeper Diving (Part 2) - is on Monday the 5th of January at 8:15pm. The lecture will be at 18 Victoria Park Square. Please bring BSAC tables to the lecture if you have them.

Please contact Richard on 07813 944330 by Saturday the 3rd to confirm attendance.

Ocean Divers

The next Ocean Diver pool session will be on Monday the 5th of January at 8.30 - 9.30. Please be try to arrive at 8.15 to be changed on ready by 8:30.

Please contact Rita by Saturday the 3rd to confirm your attendance or we cannot guarantee an instructor.

Have a great Christmas and New Year !!!

Hope you all have a really great time!