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Our new Assistant Instructors
Congratulations to (from left to right) Dean Mitchell, Mark Cockram, Kevan Tulip, Sarah Hamlyn, Marcus Sharp, David Allen, Gill Wilson & Jackie Maskell who all completed the Instructor Foundation Course (IFC) this weekend and are now Assistant Instructors.
The IFC is a big course, occupying a whole weekend (with homework!) and I would like to be [...]
Surviving the Sea Survival Course
When Chris Knight asked me weather I would like to do the Sea Survival course my first thought was: why on earth would I want to do that? I’ve been on loads of boats, I have been diving in all types of sea conditions for years and I am a qualified diver Cox. Surely, I [...]
Photo Competition winners for 2009
The votes have been counted, and the photos that members thought were the best category winners are…
Best Underwater Wildlife Photo by Shirley Deluce
A seal grabbing a divers fin in the Farnes – a classic diving memory.
Best Social Photo by John Parrish
A great snap of Trish and sarah taken on RIB diving trip.
Best UK Photo by [...]
Medas Holiday
I am looking at running a weeks holiday diving the Midas Islands again next year, starting on the 7th August 2010.
The cost will be approximatly £950:00, which includes 5 days diving, full board accomodation, flights and transfers. Non Divers will be about £300 less and children under 5 get a reduced price as well.
We have run this holiday [...]
Basic Sea Survival course – Places available
There are currently nine places left for the 30th January 2010 Basic Sea Survival course. Please have a word with Chris Knight on any Thursday if you would like to find out more and book. It’s open to, and recommended for, all divers whatever qualification.
Club members that attended the recent Basic Sea Survival course have reported [...]
Guildford BSAC and photography
It was to meet with members from Guildford BSAC last night, and it reminds me that they have an underwater photographic talk at their club house tonight (details here) if you are free.
On the subject of photography, just a reminder that our photo winners will be announced, along with all sorts of other trophies at [...]
Swimming pool closes for two weeks
Just a note to let you know that New Malden pool will be closed from 1st through to the 13th December.
This means that there will be no access to pool training or swimming on Thursday the 3rd and 10th.
This week’s theory lessons
Details of this Thursday’s theory lessons:
For Ocean Diver trainees, OT3 will be with Howard Hope For Sports Diver trainees, ST1 will be with Rachel Sharp
As ever, please be ready at around 9:15pm to attend the lesson.
Well done Mr. Emery at attaining ‘Advanced Diver’
I am reminded that our Boat’s Officer, Ian Emery recently attained his Advanced Diver qualification – kudos to him.
This qualification acknowledges a diver who is comprehensively trained, experienced and responsible and can manage and supervise a wide range of adventurous and challenging diving. This includes organising diving expeditions to explore unknown locations and branch activities [...]