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Well, as i am sure you can well appreciate the last week or so has been pretty traumatic to say the least! Both Gill and I would like to thank all of you who have e-mailed (over 200 emails received) offering support, good wishes, and even jobs. I hope we managed to reply to you all individually. Also all the phone calls and text messages. THANK YOU. It's so good to know we made so many fantastic friends, from all walks of life over the years and look forward to continuing in the future.
As previously mentioned we intend to carry on organising the Club Dives and Trips as well as offering Diver Training, Kit Servicing, etc. Just no coffee shop! Courses that are still on going will be completed as soon as we get a break in the weather, so keep watching this space.
So moving swiftly on...
We have two spaces available for the Lundy Island trip on Thursday 4th September. Including diving/snorkelling with the Seals. Please call for details on 07771906101
Last Thursday 21st August we managed (although a bit bumpy) to go out on Huntress II for the latest of our all day dives. Diving on the wreck of the M2 Submarine and a good drift dive on Swyers Ledges. Plus the evening dive out on the far side of Saw Tooth Ledges. Commiseration's to Hughey Louis, sorry Louis but that nickname might now stick.
I have provisionally booked Huntress II for this Friday evening 29th August. More than likely doing a Drift dive, depth over 18 meters. Depart 7pm, minimum number required 8 divers. Call on 07771906101 to book your space.
West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress II running as usual. Departure 7pm. A few spaces still available. Call on 0777190610
Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.
Congratulations to Julian in passing his I.E. last weekend. VERY Well Done. Also Congratulations to Mat in passing onto the next level of Master Chef. Can't wait to watch it.
We were asked to incorporate a Forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, add photos, etc. Check it out and lets get it busy.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Kind Regards, Jon and Gill.
Aqua Blue Trading as J. Anstey Diving. Dorset.
Tel: 07771906101
We have a few days worth of dives planned for next week, diving out of West Bay on Huntress II. Weather permitting we will be diving the following:
Monday 11th August. Diving East Tennants Reef and the Wreck of the Baygitano. Leave time 9.30am.
Tuesday 12th August. Diving the Wreck of the St Dunstan plus a Drift Dive. Leave approx 10.15ish tbc.
Spaces available. £45.00 per diver per day. Please call the Dive Centre or call in if you wish to go on any of these dives.
Kind Regards, Jon
Happy Birthday to Gill for this coming Monday, 4th August. (No you cant have a day off).
We will be closed tomorrow, Friday 1st August until 12 noon as we are doing Try Dives at Bridport Leisure Centre.
M2 Submarine wreck dive plus one other dive on Thursday 21st August. Only 4 spaces left.
The Fridays evening dives are becoming very popular, so we have decided to book Huntress II on a weekly basis for the next couple of months. If you wish to join us please get your names on the list as soon as possible to save disappointment.
This Saturday, 2nd August, weather permitting, Jon will be diving off Chesil Cove. Hopefully completing an Open Water Course. All welcome to come along.
Last Sundays dive off Seatown was a bit disappointing, as the visibility was not very good in the morning, but once high tide had turned it improved dramatically. Also a large number of membrane neck and wrist seals split. If you have a membrane suit please check the seals after every dive and anytime the suit has been stored or not used for a period of time. Also follow the manufactures guidelines on storing and looking after them. If you are not sure, please just ask us. A few of us were lucky enough to go out on Paul's boat, diving the wreck of the Baygitano. As usual full of life including a large Lobster and lots of Congers. Second dive we just winged it and dived a new area with a depth of 11 meters. Huge rock formations resembling spinning tops and flying saucers all over the seabed. Large shoals of Ballan Wrasse and Pollock plus a large Dover Sole spotted. One of the most enjoyable dives i have had. Sometimes these speculative dives turn up trumps.
Diving Insurance. It has been bought to our notice that many of you probably only carry diving insurance whilst you are away abroad. Although here in the UK it is not mandatory to have any kind of diving insurance we highly recommend you take out third party liability insurance at least, the sign of the times i am afraid. If you belong to the BSAC or SAA your club membership should cover you, but do check. If you would like to talk to us about this or who provides diving insurance please feal free to as us. www.aquabluedivers.co.uk
Next pool session for Try Dives/Refresherc/Seal Team etc will be this Sunday the 3rd August from 2.30pm to 4pm. Please call the Dive Centre for more information. Phone No 01308-422105.
A range of second hand wet suits now available in store.
West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual. Departure time 7pm. Friday Evening Club dive tomorrow, 1st August, diving the wreck of the Baygiatano. Leave time 7pm. Weather permitting.
Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go.
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Next Fridays evenings dive (1st August) on Huntress II will be on the wreck of the Baygitano. Approx 18 meters depth. This is one of the best wreck dives in the area and great for all levels of dive qualification. Lots of fish life and plenty to see. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment!
This Sunday, 27th July, weather permitting we will be diving off the beach at Seatown.
Nice trip report Paul. Check out other trip reports on the web site forums
Next pool session for Try Dives/Refreshers/Seal Team etc will be on Sunday the 3rd August. Please call the Dive Centre for more information.
We still have a lot of dive kit awaiting collection. Please collect before Auntie Wainwright sells it. We also now have a range of second hand wetsuits available.
West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual. Departure time 7pm.
Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.
We are booking Huntress II again next month, Thursday 21st August. Diving the wreck of the M2 Submarine plus one other dive.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go.
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Another very great weeks diving. With the trip down to Porthkerris in Cornwall, and the all day hard boat dives out of West Bay on Thursday.
We will leave Paul Kidson to do the trip report on the Thursday all day dives, as he was buzzing so much. Cheers Paul. Check out trip reports on the web site forums
Cornwall weekend turned out to be a great success. The weather gurus got it wrong, and we were blessed with flat calm seas and glorious sunshine, especially on Sunday, no rain. All the dives were around the Lizard area, as local knowledge deemed the visibility would be better. Three great wreck dives plus a drift dive were done. Anyone with photos please feel free to put them in the gallery on the web site www.aquabluedivers.co.uk
Although late getting back in on Saturday evening the BBQ was a huge success and great fun had by all. The fish, line caught between dives by Eric, went down very well. Thank you to Cheryl and Eric for preparing and cooking most of the food. Divers were out numbered by non divers for a change. Which goes to show that these trips are equally open to all family and friends. Great to see the children having such a nice time, and well behaved. We would like to thank Mike and all his staff for a great weekend.
Congratulations to Paul Clayton in completing his Advanced Open Water Course whilst in Cornwall at the weekend. Also congratulations to Fiona Reekes in completing her Dive Master course in Dahab, Red Sea.
This Sunday, 20th July, we will be at Beaminster swimming pool doing Try Dives and Refreshers from 2.30pm and the kids Seal Team from 4pm. If you wish to come along and try out kit, brush up on skills or know anybody that would like to do a Try Dive then please let us know. Phone No 01308-422105.
It looks like we probably have another space available on the Philippines trip, 25th October - November 8th 2008. We will be closing this trip down on the 31st July, so if you wish to go please contact us ASAP please. A reminder to all going on this fantastic value for money trip that we require the final payment BY the 1st August 2008.
We still have a lot of dive kit which has been left for service that is still awaiting collection. Please collect before Auntie Wainwright sells it.
West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual this week. Departure time 7pm.
Friday Evening Club dive 25th July aboard Huntress 2. Depart West Bay 7pm. Max 18 meters. Hopefully on High Ground. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment.
We are booking Huntress 2 again next month (August) midweek, date to be confirmed. Diving the wreck of the M2 Submarine plus one other dive.
We will be closed on Monday the 11th August 2008.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Well, not so much has been going on this week diving wise, with the sea conditions blowing out all the planned dives. As a result of this Jon has been having a bit of a clear out, so next week there could be lots of second hand gear up for grabs.
The Dive Centre will be closed Tuesday morning, 15th July 2008, as we will be doing Try Dives for Beaminster School as part of the pupils activity week.
Some of the Lundy trip pictures have been loaded onto the web site gallery at www.aquabluedivers.co.uk check out diverjon pictures. To enlarge the pictures just keep clicking onto them.
Congratulations to Glynes Jones in passing her Dive Master course.
A Very Happy Birthday to Paul Smith for the 16th July.
A possible three paid for spaces have become available for this weekends trip down to Cornwall, 12/13th July. Diving out of Porthkerris on the hard boat. The first trip does not leave till 1pm Can anyone fill these spaces? Please call the Dive Centre for details on 01308-422105 or 07771906101
Space now available on the Scapa Flow Trip. The dates are 20th - 26th September inclusive. I know this is rather late notice, but if any one is interested please contact the Dive Centre.
We still have a few Dry Suits and Semi Dry Suits left in the SALE. Come in and check them out and get a bargain.
We are looking at putting together a Technical Dive Course, which will run in Dahab early part of next year, 2009. If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible.
West Bay Diving Lyme Bay. Thursday Evening dive aboard Huntress II running as usual this week. Departure time 7pm. At the moment the next booked Friday evening club dive will be on the 25th July. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment. Max depth 18 meters.
ALL DAY DIVE SPECIAL. Huntress II has been temporarily booked for Thursday 17th July to do 2 dives leaving West Bay. Diving the wreck of the Moidart (approx 27 to 33 mts) plus a drift dive. Minimum of 8 divers required for this great day out. The cost for this 2 tank dive £45.00 per head. The evening boat will run as normal. Names and deposit of £30.00 secures your space. First come first served basis on this one. Maximum 12 spaces.
Other course dates and lots more information etc can be found on the web site at www.aquabluedivers.co.uk. We were asked to incorporate a Forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, etc. Check it out.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Another space has now become available on the Scapa Flow Trip. The dates are 20th - 26th September inclusive. I know this is rather late notice, but if any one is interested please contact the Dive Centre.
Again at very short notice a space has become available for this weekends trip down to Cornwall, 12/13th July. Diving out of Porthkerris on the hard boat. Can anyone fill this space? Please call the Dive Centre for details.
We still have a few Dry Suits & Semi Dry Suits left in the SALE. Come in & check them out and get a bargain.
Once again another very successful trip has just returned from Dahab, in the Red Sea. A big thank you to Peter and his crew at Oxygene for the fine service provided.
We are looking at putting together a Technical Dive Course, which will run in Dahab early part of next year, 2009. If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible.
Lundy Island trip, 3rd July 2008. A fantastic day was had by all on our trip to Lundy. Click here to read Jon's report of the day. There are still a few spaces available for the return trip in September!
Cornwall this coming weekend. Diving Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2008. Please insure you have your dive certification and log book with you. Also a disclaimer form needs to be filled in. To save time you can pick up a copy of the disclaimer form from us or we can email it to you.
The Dive Centre will be closed from 1pm Friday 11th July and re-opening on Monday the 14th July. So please collect anything you need before 1pm.
All day dive special. Huntress II has been temporarily booked for Thursday 17th July to do two dives leaving West Bay. Diving the wreck of the Moidart (approx 27 to 33 mts) plus a drift dive. Minimum of eight divers required for this great day out.. The cost for this two tank dive £45.00 per head. The evening boat will run as normal. Names & deposit of £30.00 secures your space. First come first served basis on this one. Maximum 12 spaces.
The planned diving for this weekend, 5th & 6th July had to be canceled due to the horrendous weather conditions. Fingers crossed things turn better soon!
Advanced Open Water Course. We can now offer 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 call for further details or drop into the Dive Centre for a chat.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Due to a late cancellation we now have one space available for this Thursdays trip to Lundy Island. Normal cost for this days diving is £55.00. I am sure if anyone is interested the person who can not go will be prepared to do a deal. Please contact the Dive Centre as soon as possible for details.
Thursday evening dive aboard Huntress II running as usual this week. Departure time 7pm.
Friday evening dive this week. Please could we have names no later than Wednesday. Eight required for the boat to run.
We have temporarily booked the hard boat for all day again for next month (July), please see below.
CORNWALL WEEKEND. Diving Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2008. Please insure you have your dive certification & log book with you. Also a disclaimer form needs to be filled in. To save time you can pick up a copy of the disclaimer form from us or we can email it to you. The Dive Centre will be closed from 1pm Friday 11th July and reopening on Monday the14th July. So please collect anything you need before 1pm.
ALL DAY DIVE SPECIAL. Huntress 2 has been temporarily booked for Thursday 17th July to do 2 dives leaving West Bay. Diving the wreck of the Moidart (approx 27 to 33 mts) plus a drift dive. Minimum of 8 divers required for this great day out. The cost for this 2 tank dive £45.00 per head. The evening boat will run as normal. Names and deposit of £30.00 secures your space. First come first served basis on this one. Maximum 12 spaces.
This weekends diving. Call for details. Phone 01308-422105.
Course Dates and lots more information can be found on the website. We were asked to incorporate a forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, etc.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers
Some of you will have seen from recent newspaper articles that Aqua Blue Divers have now been operating in Bridport for FIVE years this month! No, I don't know where the time has gone either? We would like to thank ALL our customers for the fantastic support you have shown us. Also a huge thank you to our Dive Masters, Rescue Divers and helpers. Without ALL of you we would not be here and we look forward to serving and assisting you in all your diving needs in the future. Thank You :)
This Saturday 21st June. SPECIAL OFFERS 10% off on ALL, in stock, 5mm, 7mm Wet Suits/Semi Dry Suits & Dry Suits.
Some very good dives last Thursday and especially on Friday last week. The plankton bloom is on its way. Also a good days shore diving off Chesil on Sunday.
Unfortunately due to the weather conditions over night our planned all day boat diving and evening dive today (Thursday) had to be canceled. We have temporarily booked the hard boat for all day again for next month (July), please see below.
NEW. Huntress II has been provisionally booked for Thursday 17th July to do two dives leaving from West Bay. We will be diving the wreck of the Moidart (approx 27 to 33 mts) plus a drift dive. Minimum of 8 divers required for this great day out, cost for this two tank dive £45.00 per head. The evening boat will run as normal. Names and a deposit of £30.00 secures your space. First come first served basis on this one. Maximum 12 spaces.
Next Thursday evenings dive leaving West Bay at the usual time of 7pm.
Next Friday evenings boat dive will be leaving West Bay at 7pm. We plan to dive the wreck of the Baygitano, depth around 18 meters, so IDEAL for ALL levels of divers. Lots of fish life on this superb dive.
This weekends diving. Call for details. Phone 01308-422105.
Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?
Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers.
UK marine conservationists have appealed to divers and other sea users to report encounters of marine wildlife.
UK marine conservationists have appealed to divers and other sea users to report encounters of
marine wildlife to help establish a report on how the environment has changed. The Wildlife Trusts has launched the national campaign to highlight the massive loss of marine mega-fauna in UK seas, including dolphins, whales and sharks. The launch in spring was timed to coincide with the peak of basking shark sightings around the southwest coast.
The charity's campaign leaflet, Seas of Plenty, sets out to show how much the UK marine environment has changed in a short period of time. It is hoped the campaign will put extra pressure on the government for the creation of a Marine Bill that includes marine reserves.
Callum Roberts, professor of marine conservation at York University, teamed up with The Wildlife Trusts to produce the Seas of Plenty campaign leaflet.
He said: 'Today, we tend not to think of the UK as a place that could ever boast a profusion of giant fish and marine mammals, but even as little as a century ago it was very different. The seas around our islands were home to remarkable marine megafauna. Their extinction is happening in front of our eyes and only today's generations can prevent it.' Email your sightings to marine@wildlifetrusts.org. http://www.wildlifetrusts.org
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