Scuba Santas

Scuba Diving Dressed As Santa Claus For Charity

- Sunday, 18th December 2011 - NDAC, Chepstow

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Scuba Travel donate 2 £100 vouchers to Scuba Santas raffle

Those lovely people from Scuba Travel have donated not one but two £100 vouchers off their holdays to the Scuba Santas 2011 charity raffle.

 

Scuba travel offer liveaboard and shore-based based holidays all over the world and have won numerous award for their excellent holidays and great customer support.

Please see their website for more details about scuba travel: http://www.scubatravel.com

 

To see more great diving raffle prizes or see our list of items for our Scuba charity auction in aid of the RNLI please see: Diving raffle and charity auction.

 

Scuba Santas is an annual World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 5th annual event in 2011 will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

NDAC donate 50% of all entrance fees to Scuba Santas!

That’s right, turn up to take part in Scuba Santas 2011 and magically have half of your entrance fee turned into a donation for the RNLI!

 

There’s no charge for attending Scuba Santas so you can turn up and just have a great time, you can also be happy in the knowledge that half of your entrance fee is going straight to charity.

 

Not only that, but NDAC will be holding a night dive straight after Scuba Santas meaning that the site will be open until 10pm. Enjoy a whole different atmosphere by taking in a night time dive at the UK’s deepest inland site!

 

Check out http://www.ndac.co.uk for more information about the night dive!

 

Scuba Santas is an annual World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 5th annual event in 2011 will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.


 

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

 

Fourth Element producing limited edition custom hats for Scuba Santas 2011

Technical fabric and clothing manufacturer Fourth Element are creating a limited editing technical hat for Scuba Santas 2011.

The limited edition will only be available to those that register for the event and will be strictly limited in numbers giving attendees of Scuba Santas 2011 that extra special look when wearing their hat at their next dive site.

Keep an eye out for more goodies that will you will receive when attending Scuba Santas 2011!

 

Scuba Santas is an annual World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 5th annual event in 2011 will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

 

Scimitar diving donate a days diving for two to Scuba Santas 2011

Once again on of the top dive boat charters we have ever had the privilege to set sail with are supporting Scuba Santas 2011. This year Scimitar diving of Portland/Weymouth are donating a days diving for 2 including air/nitrox fills worth around £100 in total.

Scimitar diving have supported Scuba Santas for all but the first year of the event and we’re always glad to have their support. For great dive boat charters in and around Portland/Weymouth please check out http://www.scimitardiving.co.uk.

To see a list of dive prizes please see our full listing: Dive prizes for Scuba Santas 2011

 

 

Scuba Santas is an annual World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 5th annual event in 2011 will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.
Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

Donate to Scuba Santas by SMS/Text Message

Text SCUB51 to 70070 to donate £2 to Scuba Santas

Thanks to a new great service from justgiving you are now able to donate to Scuba Santas via text message (£2 per text message/SMS).

In order to donate to Scuba Santas please text SCUB51 to 70070 to donate per time.

You can still donate via our justgiving page, using our sponsorship forms, or making a donation on the day, entering our raffle, or taking part in our scuba auction (TBC).

We’re fundraising for RNLI & would love your support!Text SCUB51 £2 to 70070 to sponsor us today. Thanks. http://www.justgiving.com/scubasantas2011

Scuba Santas is an annual World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 5th annual event in 2011 will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.
Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

Scuba Santas January 2011 Newsletter

Wow, what another great event! Thank you to everyone that attended!

Unfortunately due to lots of last minute cancellations due to colds and flu we didn’t quite make a new record, but we were very close, just 27 divers short of the mark! We’ve raised a good amout for the RNLI so far with donations still coming in (our current total is approx £3,500!).

This year saw the introduction of our first corporate sponsors divelife.co.uk in Manchester who provided all divers with the great reusable shopping bag. They seemed to go down a treat with everyone and we’ll be expanding our sponsorship for the 2011 event. Our thanks go todivelife.co.uk.

In this newsletter there’s a few things to cover:

  • Scuba Santas raffle prize winners
  • 2010 event summary
  • Extreme Underwater Ironing – more world records!
  • Next years event

We hope you had a great time at Scuba Santas 2010, and hope to see you all at the 2011 event. If you have any photos of video to share please get in touch with us (info@scuba-santas.co.uk).

Wishing you a happy and safe 2011, Lloyd.
18th December 2011 from 9am, National Diving and Activity Centre, nr. Chepstow

See our website
Scuba Santas raffle prize winners
The Scuba Santas 2010 raffle prize draw has now taken place. We had a total of 24 prizes to give away from the following companies: aquapac, divesigns.com, Scimitar diving (Weymouth), and Blueotwo.

The winners are as follows:
£25 gift voucher from divesigns.com:

  • Rick Ayrton, Bristol of Clifton SAC

£50 holiday voucher from blueotwo:

  • Simon Rees, Bristol of Subaquaholics

Weekend’s diving for two with Scimitar diving, Weymouth

  • Sarah Edney, Caerphilly

Waterproof mobile phone cases from Aquapac

  • Jon Wilkinson , Frome of Frome BSAC 1639
  • David Drew , Warminster of Scuba Blue
  • Nige Thacker , Chippenham
  • Greg Parker , Bristol of Subaquaholics, Bristol
  • Tony B , Midsomer Norton of Norad Basc
  • mark piper , Salisbury of Euphoria diving
  • Eamonn Coffey , Dunstable of Chiltern Divers 1590
  • Robert Wareham , Bradford-on-avon
  • Helen Shaw , Chippenham
  • keith morris , Salisbury
  • Nora Holford , Reading of The Diving Club, Reading
  • Paul Minto , Thame of Oxford BSAC
  • Huw Rees , Neath
  • chris stevens , Oxford of Oxford BSAC
  • Chris Giles , Exwick of Exeter BSAC
  • Stuart Last , Bristol of AWSAC
  • Derek Davis , Tipton, West Midlands of Dudley Dolphin
  • Richard Ward , Reading of Reading Diving Club
  • Matt Head , Aldershot of University of Surrey SAC
  • Dick Allen , Bristol of AWSAC

Well done to all of the winners, I’ll be passing your details on to the various sponsors who will arrange to get your prize sent out (as appropriate). We look forward to seeing you all at Scuba Santas 2011!

Scuba Santas 2010 raffle winners
Scuba Santas 2010 Summary
Scuba Santas 2010 was a great event, its a shame about the record but the most important is that everyone had a great dive!

Donations are still coming in, we’ve raised about £3,500 so far. If you’ve still got funds to send in please do so as soon as possible (all cheques to be made payable to RNLI). Alternatively please make the donation via our justgiving page.

Please send us a comments on our website, twitter, or facebook to let us know what you thought. Its always great to hear feedback on the event!

To see some photos please see: Scuba Santas 2010 Photos
For some video please see our NEW youtube channel: Scuba Santas on youtube

There’s been several changes with scuba santas over the year. The most obvious are our great new graphics created by metalfury design (please let us know what you think!). We at Scuba Santas absolutely love them and will be getting the website updated soon to match the quality of our new logos. We’ve also been pushing for more corporate sponsorship, the goody bags this year went down very well and we’re looking to expand the range of give-aways for 2011. Dive companies benefit from being linked to a great charitable event and at the same time get their brand advertised by some very happy Scuba Santas!

We really hope that you enjoyed the 2010 event. Thank you to everyone that attended, planned to attend, or were involved in the event in any way, you make it what it is!

Please see the following link for a full event summary:

Scuba Santas 2010 event summary
Extreme Underwater Ironing
If, after Scuba Santas 2010, you’ve still got a fever for getting involved in world record attempts, you want to raise more money for some great charities, or you want to get involved in another fun crazy dive then I’ve got just the event for you….

After a year long break ‘extreme underwater ironing’ is back for another record attempt. After stealing the ironing record away from the Australians two years ago its time to extend the record even further and raise money for charity at the same time.

This year’s charities are:

  • Scuba Trust
  • RNLI
  • Families of the fallen

The event will take place on the 3rd April 2011 at the National Diving and Activity Centre, Chepstow. For more information please click the following link….

Extreme Underwater Ironing
Scuba Santas 2011
You probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you, but Scuba Santas 2011 is already in planning! We’re in discussions with several large dive companies about corporate sponsorship and more raffle prizes!

After 4 years of being at Vobster Quay we have decided to move the event to the National Diving and Activity Centre, Chepstow. Moving the event will provide the team with additional resources, help the event grow, and help to raise plenty of funds for the RNLI whilst still being the most fun dive you can do in the UK*.

This years event will be held on 18th December 2011 at NDAC, Chepstow

Thank you for all your support over the last few years, we looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 event. Keep checking the website, facebook, and twitter for further updates!

You can let us know you intend to come along early by registering on our facebook event page. Full registration will open later in the year.

* At least we hope that true? Please let us know, info@scuba-santas.co.uk

Scuba Santas

Scuba Santas on youtube!

Want to see what its like to be there on the day itself?

Scuba Santas now have their own Youtube video channel. Take a look and let us know any comments you have or whether you’ve spotted yourself in a video!

If you’ve got footage of the event you’d like to share, please get in contact with us on info@scuba-santas.co.uk to so we can upload and share with the world!

See you at Scuba Santas 2011 event, 18th December 2011, NDAC, nr Chepstow!

Scuba Santas is a unique World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Divers diving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 2011 event will be held at the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), near Chepstow where we will hope to break our own world record, and raise funds for the RNLI.

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter, facebook, youtube for more fun and information.

Thank you to our 2010 event sponsors

With Scuba Santas 2010 taking place tomorrow we just like to make a big thank you to the companies that have helped the event grow and continue through sponsorship or dive prize donation…

Main Sponsor

Started in 2003, DiveLife has grown to become one of the UK’s most comprehensive Dive Centres.  We moved in 2009 to our current premises which total 4500sqft with secure parking for over 40 cars. One of the great draws to DiveLife is the easy access and close proximity to major transport networks. We are at J17 on the M60 which means we are also one junction from the M61/M66/M62 and only 15 minutes from the M6. At less than 40 minutes from both Leeds, Liverpool, Preston and Chester, we are in the heart of the North West.

For more information please see divelife.co.uk for scuba equipment and courses.

Diving Prizes

AquaPac

We believe you should free to enjoy the outdoors without having to worry about your gear.

Our bags and cases protect your phones, cameras and other valuables when the conditions are wet and muddy, leaving you to get on and immerse yourself in whatever you’re doing.

See http://www.aquapac.net for more…

Scimitar Diving, Weymouth


Here at Scimitar we are proud to offer hardboat diving the way it is supposed to be: Comfortable, safe and fun.

From our Portland base in Dorset we look after divers from all over the world who want to experience the wonders of diving the Dorset coastline. We have a wealth of local knowledge and a fleet of three dedicted dive boats available for divers of all levels either through private charter or taking part on a fully maintained schedule that operates year round.

For more excellent dive trips please visit http://www.scimitardiving.co.uk

Blueotwo

Blueotwo

Blue o two offer worldwide scuba diving holidays,  specialising in Red Sea liveaboards operating and managing their own vessels since 2001. Dubbed the ‘next generation of liveaboard boats’, their fleet offers divers an outstanding level of service with a focus on luxury, safety and affordability.

With offices in both the UK and Egypt, blueotwo have complete control over their operations and therefore the quality of service they provide to  divers. Understanding how important your diving holiday is they make quality of service paramount, from initial enquiry to ground operations.  Whether in the UK or in resort, blueotwo’s team are always available to help.

Divesigns


Divesigns.com make deluxe reflective stickers for your dive gear that will make you easy to identify both above and below the water. Wreck, cave, reef, salt or fresh water, Rebreather, DIR, Technical or recreational Divesigns.com have a product that’s right for you.

If you require something special please contact us and Divesigns.com will be more than happy to help. Divesigns.com… helping you to stand out when it counts.

Great diving gifts to be found at http://www.divesigns.com

Scuba Santas is a unique World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Diversdiving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 2010 event will be held at Vobster Quaywhere we will hope to break last year’s record of 158 divers, and raise funds for the RNLI.

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter: Scuba Santas on Twitter

36 hours to go… 208 registered divers! WOW!

With just 36 hours to go we currently have 208 divers registered for the event. That’s an incredible number and it looks like we’ll smash our world record once again this year (even if we lose a few people to the snow!).

Don’t forget to keep donations rolling in via our justgiving page or by downloading our sponsorship form and nagging family and friends! Donating money to crew training at the RNLI is an excellent cause when these guys head at at all times of year and in all weathers to save the lives of others as volunteers!

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright (, cold,) and early on Sunday 19th December 2010 at Vobster Quay!

Merry Christmas one and all!

Lloyd

Scuba Santas is a unique World record holding event held each year and organised by Lloyd Watkin and  members of the Yorkshire Diversdiving club. The official website of scuba santas is http://www.scuba-santas.co.uk.  The 2010 event will be held at Vobster Quay where we will hope to break last year’s record of 158 divers, and raise funds for the RNLI.

Don’t forget to look us up on Twitter: Scuba Santas on Twitter

Just 1 week until Scuba Santas 2010…

Its just 1 week until Scuba Santas 2010 kicks off!

Things are looking very positive for a NEW WORLD RECORD as we have over 170 divers registered for the event (previous record 158). The weather is looking to take a turn for the colder towards the end of next week but hopefully this won’t have a great impact on the event (just remember to dress up extra warm!).

I’ve been informed that the guys at Vobster Quay are all set and prepared for the flood of Scuba Santas arriving at their doors on the 19th December, and our very helpful team from Trowbridge branch RNLI are getting ready for an excellent day.

I’ve been asked if there’s anything that divers can be doing to help the event in this last week? As far as the event is concerned everything is set, but there are many ways in which you can still help…

  1. Make sure all your equipment is working and suitable for cold water diving
  2. Ensure you’ve registered on http://event.scuba-santas.co.uk to help registration on the day
  3. Start nagging your friends to donate via http://www.justgiving.com/scubasantas2010 or download the sponsorship form
  4. Get your local dive centre or dive superstore involved by getting them to donate to the scuba santas raffle (they’ll get a warm fuzzy feeling and plenty of mention on the internet/diving community as thanks!)
  5. If you haven’t already done so ensure you contact Vobster Quay to book at space in the bottom car park
  6. When donating either online or via sponsorship forms leave your details so that you can be entered into the Scuba Santas raffle
  7. Familiarise yourself with the rules for the scuba santas world record

During the event? Whilst we have made as many plans as possible to keep things running smoothly help from participants makes things run much easier…

  1. Upon arrival go to the registration desk and get yourself signed in  - you’ll be able to collect your goody bag upon registration (priority is given to those who registered online)
  2. Please be patient, we have allot of vehicles and allot of divers trying to get to places!
  3. Plan your dive, if you’re happy for a longer dive ~45minutes for the record ensure you kit up early and get to the water for the start of the dive. Alternatively if you want a short a dive as possible leave room for divers to get to the water
  4. Please be efficient as possible in kitting up and entering/exiting the water
  5. Listen out for announcements and pay attention during the briefing
  6. Have as much fun as possible whilst at all times remaining safe

What about after the event? After what we hope to be the best dive of 2010 there’s plenty that still needs to be done…

  1. If you’ve taken photos of video please contact us and let us know where the photos are hosted so we can link to them. If you haven’t got anywhere to host online let us know and we’ll host them for you. Photos are usually requested from journalists for reports about the event so we ask if we can have permission to use them.
  2. If you’ve raised money using your own justgiving page, or donated directly to the RNLI please let us know and we’ll add your amount to our total
  3. Ensure you get all sponsorship forms to us by the 10th January 2011 (if you can’t get them to us by then please let us know)
  4. The diving prize draw will take place on the 5th January 2011 with winners being notified soon after. If you’ve donated and haven’t included your details anywhere let us know and you’ll be added to the list of entrants.

We’re really looking forward to the event, good luck with your fund-raising and see you next Sunday.

Merry Christmas, Lloyd.

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