Blacksands Petroleum (BSPE) 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

Mark R. Holcombe

Third Floor, Olde Towne Marina, Sandyport

Nassau, New Providence

Bahamas SP-63777

(W) 954-839-8811

(C) 242-455-4169 

August 9th, 2011

Blacksands Petroleum, Inc.

800 Bering, Suite 250

Houston, Texas 77057

RE: Resignation of Directorship

Dear Board Members,

I hereby resign from the position of Director of Blacksands Petroleum. Inc. effective August 9th. 2011.

I have enjoyed working with Blacksands and I wish the Board and the management of the Company continued success in its future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Mark. Holcombe