As Thea had to miss Saturday, we added an extra trip to Wraysbury to get her ready for the dive off the boat on Saturday.  This is her report. I had my first dive in Wraysbury Lake, on the 11th…

Another training day – Elliott and Thea to do their first open water dives and Gemma to do her rescues to complete her Ocean Diver qualification.  Unfortunately Thea went down with a bad cold, but Elliott managed his first dive…

Well, yet again the weather let us down and our Dive Marshall had to resort to Plan B which was Vobster (instead of the original Northcoates which will be reput into the diary for 28 July).  The main aim was…

For once the forecast was correct, and the winds had dropped as promised. Team Stone arrived early, and met Julian at the café. Always good to be part of the advanced party when food is involved. Stuart, Bob and Malcolm…

First boat dive of the year – started with breakfast at the Boat House and ended with chips at Fred’s, followed by chocolate supplied by the Kennedys who had found an even larger bar than usual! Chilly  morning, but keen…

As the tides were not good for diving again, the opportunity was taken for Dave, Kirsten, Malcolm, Sue and Jenny to complete the practical part of their Chartwork & Position Fixing qualification.   So, under the watchful eyes of Andrew, we…

Another training day to get warmed up for the season.  However, apparently the vis had decreased somewhat.

Training day – first open water dives for Gemma.  Apparently the vis was amazing but it was a bit chilly at 10 deg C!

Twelve intrepid (and hardy) divers decided that it was time to start the 2012 diving season. Instructors Julian, Paul and Bryan were joined by me (Simon), Jacqui, Steve, Roy, Dave W and Kirstin, Malcolm, Alan S and Norman. After a…