Plymouth weekend in under 320 words.
The trip was our annual 3-day Plymouth excursion. Previously it was called ‘The Bovey weekend’, ‘Novice weekend’, or ‘Club weekend’. Not sure what it’s called these days, but it’s always a good trip with some of the older members getting to know the newer ones, both socially and also as divers.
Has anybody ever seen a bigger Chicken Sandwich than this?
As seen (and eaten) onboard Maid Maggie II in Plymouth over the recent late May Bank Holiday weekend?
Deep Sea Creatures
The New York Times has a pretty nice slideshow featuring some deep sea creatures taken by French journalist Claire Nouvian for her film “The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss.”
Click here to read the article and see the slideshow
Spider Crab Fish Cakes
OK — this is the time of year for Spider Crabs — but you don’t see them in our fishmarkets or even Sainsbury’s or Tescos — but you will see them in French markets and supermarkets — more so than normal edible crabs.
The legs are where all the meat is – and if you’ve been [...]
New Ocean Diver theory schedules
For all trainees and also PADI crossover divers who have not attended OT1 and OT4
Venue Clubhouse Time start around 21:30 to 21:45
Please ensure you arrive promptly and be ready to actively take part Bring your log books (to be signed by the instructor – on the night) and also bring your student notes – hey – why [...]
Brighten up your diving
Most would agree that the torch is a very important piece of diving equipment so I was thinking of brightening up a Thursday evening in a couple of weeks time by running a torch comparison event.
Coconut Fish Curry
Got a white fish? Why not make it into this superb accompaniment to a pint of Fullers.