|
Date
|
Location
|
Comments
(See also photos - Littlehampton
Marine Life and UK Wrecks)
|
Max
Depth (approx)
|
| 13
June |
The
War Helmet/the Northcoates/ the Shirala |
Eventually
one of these was dived!! For all the details, you will have to click the
link to James' report.
With great restraint the 'serving wench' ( who had not been allowed a
place on the boat!!) has only corrected spelling and grammar!
|
|
|
1
June (2) |
Ore
Wreck
|
After
recovering the shot we headed off for site 2 the `Ore Wreck` where we
encountered a lone fishing boat. After yet more discussions by `The
Management` about the placing of the shot, the fishing boat approached
us to discuss `Perking at Slack` (Perking is a term not often
encountered at Banstead Divers Club and confusion reigned). A
lively discussion led to the fishing vessel`s rapid exit and dive 2
commenced.
Good
dive, lots to see, large fish, crabs and lobster. Our return to
Littlehampton, 5pm approx, having enjoyed James at the helm, speeding us
home, concluded my return to the joys of English diving. Thanks to
everyone for a great day!!! (AS)
|
|
|
1
June (1) |
Worthing
Lumps
|
My
10 o`clock arrival at our chosen cafe for a hearty breakfast began my
first Channel Dive for four years! By 11.30 we were heading off
into La Manche to our first dive site `the Worthing Wall` for a drift.
Following `The Management` discussion on the pros and cons of launching
the shot, James (my buddy) and I set off. We drifted; one crab, many sea
shells and 30 minutes later we surfaced. (AS)
|
|
|
31
May |
Basil |
Beautiful
flat sea, plenty of time to drop the shot. Descended shot line
through sea that was murky with plankton, and gradually the light
faded. Eventually reached the sea floor - where's the
wreck?? Probably the wreck was within a few metres of us, but unfortunately
the viz was such that we couldn't see it, although Andrew, Alex and
Bryan just reached the edge before their bottom time had more than ran
out. Some evidence, broken shells etc, but once again the big ship
was elusive! (JH)
|
40m |
| 26
May |
Wraysbury
Lake |
Ocean
Diver Training dives
|
|
| 24
May |
Mulberry
Harbour |
Ocean
diver training dives. Decided to 'give it a go', but was probably
not an ideal first dive off the boat for Alan & Alex. Lumpy
ride (Stuart managed to drive so that we didn't get too bumped around or
splashed although the odd rogue wave defeated him!) and interesting
entry to access shot. Alan's report
gives more details! Both Julian and Alan looked as if they would
rather be anywhere but on the rib for the return trip!
|
12m |
| 15-19
May |
L'Estartit,
Spain |
New
location for a long weekend and a good variety of dives. Report.
|
|
| 3
May |
Mulberry
Harbour |
First
dives of a long weekend, lots of trainees itching to get into the sea
and see the famous Mulberry Harbour, carry out exercises etc etc.
All
went well until the trip back. Submerged unknown object and Bryan
driving - a combination that is becoming quite common. Read Dave's
report about the dive and
trip back.
|
|
|
26
April
|
Shirala
(or not as the case may be!) |
Well,
the sun shone! For those with a little time to while away, read
the report (mainly by James)
of the dive.
|
25m |
|
28
March |
Wraysbury
Lake |
Shore
training dives, including 1st open water dives for Alan &
Alex. Read their report.
|
|
|
17
February
|
Shirala
|
1st
sea dive of the season. Most opted to stay on the boat. Bob
and Alexander were the only ones willing to brave the sea!
|
|
|
3
February
|
Portsmouth
|
Dive
in the Submarine
Escape Training Tank - see Jan/Feb News
|
30m
|
|
12
January
|
Whipps
Cross Hospital
|
Dry
dive in hyperbaric recompression unit - see Jan/Feb News
|
40m
|
