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!

Courses start

We have started the new year training with both an Ocean Diver and a Sport Diver course running over the next few weeks.

Brrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to our newest Ocean Diver. Will put up with ice and cold water to complete his last two qualifying dives. What a hero. I think the fact that he can now come with us to the Red Sea in March might have something to do with it!

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.

Henry V at the Zoo

We few, we happy few (8 to be exact) went to see Shakespeare's Henry V being performed at the Zoo on 19 July. We all had a great time. The weather was cool but dry and we saw England win for a change!

Oban trip

We dived Oban on the Western coast of Scotland. Wonderful wrecks, lots of interesting marine life, good viz, lovely scenery in and out of the water. Followed in the evening by drinks, meals and games with excellent  company. Even the weather was with us!

Another new diver

Helen has now followed in Chris' fin strokes and has entered into the depths of Cromhall Quarry. Another happy new diver!