Day: 12 March 2026

  • Cosmeston Lake Returns

    Scuba divers at a lake

    Cosmeston Lake Returns

    Cosmeston Lake has been off limits to water users since the end of 2025 due to the discovery of Avian Flu.

    The local authority has carried out tests on bird carcasses found in the lake, but says the results are inconclusive.

    After a three month hiatus, the club has been given the all clear to return to diving again, just in time for the start of the training season.

    Over the winter the on site toilet block has been completely revamped and the cafe has been taken over by new owners, who are currently refurbishing the kitchen and restaurant. It is due to reopen in the next two weeks.

    The club has been using the lake for training and kit testing for over 25 years and has a regular Sunday morning slot booked for the use of our members.

  • RNLI Fundraiser

    Ten Miles. Four hours. Carrying one very heavy kayak.

    Support our marathon challenge for the RNLI

    We’ve set ourselves an enormous challenge to raise vital funds for the heroes at the RNLI.

    Next May 3rd 2026, on the Bank Holiday Sunday, we’ll be embarking on a 10-mile marathon hike from Penarth Lifeboat Station to Barry Lifeboat Station and onto the RNLI Visitor Centre in Barry.

    And every step of the way, we’ll be carrying a bulky two-man kayak; generously supplied by Cardiff Bay Kayaking.

    It’s going to be a tough 4-hour route lugging a heavy kayak through the streets of Penarth, Sully and Barry, but we are determined to complete the course. The RNLI is a charitable organisation that depends totally on fund-raising events and the amazing efforts of their volunteers.

    Every penny of sponsorship raised from our 10-mile challenge will make a huge difference, so please help us as much as you can. Go to our GoFundMe page and sponsor us. Thank you!

    By the way, apologies for the picture of our bedraggled bunch of soaking wet divers with soggy flags. Just as we began the photo shoot, the heavens opened! It didn’t dampen our spirits, though. If the RNLI crews are prepared to risk their lives and launch into the teeth of a raging storm to save others, we could cope with a little rain.

    And besides, we’re SCUBA divers. We’re used to getting wet!

    .

Cardiff BSAC
Powered by GDPR  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.