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the royal marines DIVE TANK
NEW to the 2012 Show don't miss the chance to see a record
breaking attempt
The Royal Marines Association will be presenting a full
range of activities, including a world record attempt and daily
schedule of activities organised in its extreme Dive Tank – open to
the public.
The RMA is delighted to announce that, for the first time in
history, it will create the record for the furthest distance cycled
underwater in 24 hours during the opening weekend of the Show. Two
scuba divers will attempt to cycle a distance of 240 miles over the
24 hours!
Other daily activities will include the Royal Marines underwater
fitness test and The Royal Marines kit exchange
demonstration.
Do you have what it takes to be a Marine?
Members of the public* are welcome to participate in the Royal
Marines underwater fitness test: all kit is provided, insured and
two dive masters will be on site. Each participant receives a
certificate. During the Show, Royal Marines will be on hands to
raise awareness of the RMA and of course to support the public in
taking part in the daily fitness tests in the extreme dive
tank.
DAILY TIMETABLE
- Friday 14
- Saturday 15
- Sunday 16
- Monday 17
- Tueday 18
- Wednesday 19
- Thursday 20
- Friday 21
- Saturday 22 S
- Sunday 23
About the Royal Marines Association
The Royal
Marines Association (RMA) maintains and promotes esprit de corps
and comradeship amongst all Royal Marines and their families, past
and present. The RMA is established in Branches all over the
country and overseas to keep members in touch with one another. The
RMA is an integral part of the "Corps Family". The RMA raises funds
for many charities, but principally for Corps Charities so that
they can meet the ever-increasing demands on them. In association
with Commando 999, The RMA is aiming at fundraising £1million by
2014 as one of its major activities for 2012. www.royalmarinesassociation.org.uk/
Where? Visit stand C045 located in Solent
Park
* To take part in the activity visitors will need to fill in a
disclaimer at the Show on the stand
WORLD RECORD UNDERWATER CYCLE: PRE CYCLE
- At this year's Show be sure to visit the stand where the
Royal
- The Show will be hosting a World Record attempt by Chris Sirett
and Brian Stokes, to Royal Marines Dive Masters who will be cycling
underwater for 24 hours in their specialised dive tanks and will be
raising money for the Royal Marines Association
- Head to the Royal Marines stand and see their Dive Masters set
a new world record for the furthest distance cycled
underwater.
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