Dive Plans for 2015

We are planning lots of diving for 2015. Those that are definite are already on the calendar. Others are being added as they are confirmed. Can't wait to dust my fins off and get wet!

New Intake

Our new intake of trainees are settling nicely into the Ocean Diver course.

First dives of 2015

The first dives of the year have taken place with a visit to the NDAC where the water was a balmy 6C. Brrrrr!

Christmas Drinks

Quite a few turned out in the cold for the Christmas social. We were kept warm by all the chatting and camaraderie not forgetting the drinks!

Chinese Meal

Those who came to the Chinese meal last night had a lovely time. However none of us were very adventurous. We stuck with the 3 course set meal and decided against the Fish Lips with Webbed Duck Feet Hotpot!

Another lovely day!

Pride of Bristol trip to Lundy

Our trip to Lundy on board the Pride of Bristol was a little more exciting than we expected. It started with a wonderful trip down the Avon under the suspension bridge and past historic spots of Bristol. As we moved down the Severn the Force 7 winds caused an agitated sea. So much so that one of the lifeboats thought we had capsized and set itself off! It was later retrieved by the RNLI in Ilfracombe. We were unable to dive but I personally had a great time being allowed to steer the boat part of the way back to Bristol and having a tour of the engine room. Many thanks to the crew.

http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/ilfracombe_rnli_launches_for_drifting_life_raft_1_2172223

New Dive Leader

Congratulations to Roy - Dive Leader Yay!

Cromhall diving

Our first proper dive day in the UK this year. Fourteen attended of whom eleven intended diving. Only two divers whimped out at the last minute due to the cold water (3°C). Anna was the heroine being the only person in a semidry suit and completing a 20 minute dive!

First Dives of the Season

Four intrepid members braved the cold waters of Cromhall Quarry today. It just goes to prove that you do have to be mad to join us.

AGM Fun

A great time was had by all who attended the AGM.  Not only did we vote in this year's committee we raised money for the boat fund as well. The best part was Jer's quiz combining questions, ding bats and photos. Next time you are in the pool look out for the boxing gloves!

Torbay Weekend

A great time was had on the Torbay weekend. We were based at Babbacombe on Saturday and Brixham on Sunday. Between us we saw cuttlefish, John Dories, many different types of crabs, blennies, wrasse, etc, etc. The B&B were great as always supplying us with cakes, biscuits and cream teas as well as cooking us a meal and letting us hold a quiz on Saturday night. Chris' Harem won! Many thanks to Dave for organising the week end and Jerry for the quiz.

M2 at last!

We did it - we finally dived the M2! For those of you not in the know, we have been trying to dive the M2 submarine in Lyme Bay for about two and a half years. The trip has been blown out every time until the glorious 12th! We had a fantastic day - sunny weather, calm seas and a great dive. So many fish and the congers were massive. Well worth waiting for.

http://www.divernet.com/Wrecks/wreck_tours/159473/wreck_tour_5_the_m2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSMEkZNec7c

Diving the Scylla

We went to Plymouth on Sunday to dive the wreck of the Scylla. We based ourselves at Bovisand and dived the nature trail as well. A bit of a swell but we managed to take the boat out to Whitsand Bay twice. Thanks to the Dive Manager for making the day go so smoothly.

New Diver

Congratulations to Chris who completed his first open water dives yesterday.

Warm up dives at the NDAC

We went to the NDAC last week end to get some warm up dives and depth progression ready for the Westbay week end.

Diving Kimmeridge

We finally made Kimmeridge. Some excellent dives plus an interesting afternoon at sea!