Aqua Blue Update. 5th March 2009 - Well here we go. It seems to have been a long winter, with not much UK diving occurring, although a few fortunate's have been to sunny climates. A few dives have been done but the visibility has not been up t

Well here we go. It seems to have been a long winter, with not much UK diving occurring, although a few fortunate's have been to sunny climates. A few dives have been done but the visibility has not been up to much, not to mention the cold! A few hardy people have been up to Vobster Quay, a inland quarry, with a cool surface temperature of 5c.

At last, we have all been put out of our misery, after waiting months to find out who had won BBC 2's Masterchef competition. So, many congratulations to our very own diver Mat Follas, Masterchef Winner 2009.

If you have not already done so, I would suggest that you all give your dive kit the once over. Ensuring that tanks are in date, regulators serviced and working correctly. That your BCD's operate correctly, SMB reel not seized up, torches checked etc. Also check that your diving suits are in one piece. Especially if yours is neoprene and it has been stored in the garage or an outhouse or loft. I say this because Mice etc love to make nests from neoprene, as Phil can testify even though hung well off the floor. If anything needs servicing etc then please call us on 07771906101 or e-mail us.

Just as important as checking your kit is brushing up on your dive skills before going into the ocean. I have booked the pool at Chantmarle for March the 14th from 10am till noon. On the same day we already have a large group doing a Try Dive so please let me know if you intend to come over.

Thursday evening club dives will be starting on the 19th March leaving West Bay at 6.30pm aboard Huntress II. For the first few weeks I will be taking names on a first come first served basis. After that the current club members will get priority. So names ASAP please.

Due to fuel costs etc the skipper has had to put his prices up a bit. This is the first increase in a few years and I was surprised it did not go up last year. This year the cost will be £17.00 per diver.

Porthkerris Divers Cornwall. Some of you will remember when their Dive Centre was based at the main house with a fantastic dining conservatory. Tragically the house burnt down in January. Fortunately Mike, Jo and the family were not physically injured. We send them all our best wishes. The Diving operation has not been affected and business is as usual.

We have provisionally booked with Porthkerris their big Cat (hard boat with lift) for the weekend of August 15/16th. Names as soon as possible please. E-mail us or call us to reserve your space.

If you have any ideas on other locations to dive please let us know and we will see what we can arrange.

Rescue Course. We have a couple of people who would like to do this course so if you would like to be added to the list please contact us for details. E-mail us or call us.

All Try Dives, Seal Team Courses, Refreshers, etc. are still being done at Chantmarle Manor pool over the winter period. Please contact us for further details.

Extended Open Water Courses and cost spreading offer. Over the winter period we will be running extended Open Water Courses. Instead of cramming the academics and pool sessions in over a couple of days we will spread the course over a few months, probably one afternoon or evening every other week. The cost of the course will be the same and can be done as a complete course or as a referral. The course can then be completed in sunnier climates if required (possibly during any of our trips to the Red Sea etc), or here in the U.K. Also, we can adjust the payment terms and spread them over the duration of the course, after paying a deposit on the required materials. So if you know any friends or family that might be interested in this offer please get in touch with us for further details.

Advanced Open Water Diver Course. We are still offering this course on a pay as you dive basis, using Huntress II on a Friday evening to do most of the five dives required. If you are interested in this then please contact us for further details. Phone or e-mail us.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Kind Regards, Jon
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