​We were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of David Dines on Wednesday 17th August 2022 shortly after a routine shoulder operation. He was 75 years of age. David joined RNSC Masters in the 1990s and swam with us regularly in lane 3 or 4 until he ceased to be a member in 2012. He kindly volunteered to take over the role of Chairman when Deryk Allsopp left the Club, a role he held for many years.​

​Past and present members remember David as a great storyteller who was always up for a challenge. He entered a number of overseas swimming events – various Open Meets as well as the European and World Masters Championships – in Spain (Malaga, Barcelona and Cadiz), Ireland (Dublin), Guernsey, and Australia.