Notes:

First dive of the year!

5 minute descent to 40m on 21% mix, bit warm on descent and all had the need to clear ears constantly, narcosis kicked in at the bottom – the ‘five pint’ effect!  Mickey Mouse voice distortion and the shocking discovery that we were unable to whistle at this depth. Reaction times tested and compared with those done at the surface – all slower except Andrew? Just goes to prove what a finely honed diving machine he really is!

Several small sharks were spotted along with a toy kangaroo, was the narcosis causing hallucinations?

All too soon our 10 minute bottom time was up and we started the 4 minute ascent through a rather chilly ‘thermocline’ to 9m where we switched to 100% O2 as our deco gas for 2 minutes then up to 6m for a further 5 minute safety stop. 

All divers surfaced fit and well……and dry!

What a great way to start the 2008 diving season.

Any member who has not dived this site before should make the effort as it is both educational and fun and doesn’t involve getting wet or lugging kit around.

Paul J Clunas