Photograph credit score: Ash Kirk – @ashleyk90 on Instagram
Stuntman, film double and newly appointed BSAC snorkel ambassador, Andy Torbet dropped in on the primary ever Scoob and Snork Fest occasion close to Nottingham on Saturday 12th July – with a skydive-to-scuba from 5,000ft.
Andy, collectively along with his soar associate Ally Milne, turned heads skywards with a twin soar trailing smoke, earlier than touchdown moments later, bang on the right track with a SPLASH!
Onlookers await Andy and Ally’s airborne arrival
Whereas their parachute canopies settled gently into the water of west lake at Spring Lakes, onlookers cheered because the daring duo switched to scuba for a fast underwater swim and triumphant re-emergence.
Rising from the lake after a skydive-to-scuba-dive
This spectacular stunt – billed as the primary ever of its type, outdoors of a army setting – marked the beginning of a day of enjoyable in and across the water. The occasion was organised by Mark Griffin, proprietor at Diverstime, a BSAC Centre based mostly at Nottinghamshire’s latest open water dive centre.
Andy Torbet and Ally Milne
The vibe was of a summer season get together crossed with a big household get-together and set to upbeat tunes from the on-site DJ, the place attendees had the choice of Strive Dives and Strive Snorkel periods within the inviting lake. The BSAC East Midlands Regional Staff have been additionally readily available offering Strive Tech periods on a selection of rebreathers.
Andy’s early dip within the lake impressed many extra to hit the water, both to scuba with mates or snorkel to take a look at the big faculties of resident perch and some pike. Divers have been inspired to look out for an outsized dinosaur attraction now dwelling on the underside.
Scoob and Snork Fest attendees take to the lake
The occasion was supported by Apeks, Cressi, Dynamic Nord and different coaching centres together with Dive with Jimmy (a BSAC Technical centre in Bedford), Apneists UK, and Skegness Aquarium who supply shark diving. Members visited from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with some travelling from as distant because the north west and South Wales to participate within the enjoyable.
Mark Griffin of Diverstime
Mark Griffin of Diverstime stated:
What a implausible day! We had a blast watching Andy and Ally arrive by parachute into our lake, and that was solely the beginning of it. Thanks to all our mates and supporters who got here and made the a lot of the wonderful climate for the pageant. We advocate members take a leaf out of Andy’s ebook and invite everybody to ‘soar in’ right here at Spring Lakes – as a BSAC coaching centre you possibly can come and do your diver coaching, teacher programs, or snorkel coaching with us and simply have enjoyable!
Go to diverstime.com for more information or click on on programs in MyBSAC to ebook.
