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Newhaven Update
This last weekend saw some significant winds on Saturday and Sunday but the flexibility created by RIB diving and having the boat in Newhaven meant that we were able to make the most of the Bank Holiday Monday. With water temperatures about 14 degrees things are looking up. We headed out in almost flat calm seas to [...]
Cross-over theory lesson
Just a note to mention that this weeks Ocean Diver theory lesson (May 27th) is appropriate for new members who are looking to “cross-over” thier existing non-BSAC qualifications to the equivalent BSAC grade. Lessons normally start at about 9:15pm
Dive Planning and Management SDC
The South East region will be running a Dive Planning and Management SDC on the weekend 26th / 27th June. The course is ideal for those wanting to run their own dives and covers all you need to know from finding a site to making the day go smoothly. It is particularly useful for those [...]
Newhaven Diving
Did you know the visibility and water temperatures are improving fast? Last week we had well over 5 m visibility at 30m. Did you know that Sea King is now stored in Newhaven making the diving even easier and the days even shorter? A full days’ diving for £15 or £20 within an hours’ drive [...]
Thanks to all who contributed to the work day
A dedicated group got to the clubhouse early last Saturday to smash some hardcore and spread concrete to form the base for a new “patio” area at the bar end of the club house. Under the watchful eye of Marc Stubbs we prepared the base before the concrete mixer arrived and disgorged its load of [...]
Cylinder Test Dates
Please check the test dates on your cylinders. You should have both at IDEST sticker indicating the date the next test is required and a physical stamp showing the date of the last test. Testing is currently required every 2.5 years. If anyone is in any doubt about the potential consequences of filling a damaged, faulty or [...]
Work Day Reminder – Saturday 15th May from 8am!
We now need volunteers to be at the club house on Saturday (15th) from 8am to break up hardcore for a concrete pour mid morning. Please bring along your wellie boots and any rakes, club/sledge hammers and safety glasses/goggles if you have them. There’ll be other jobs too for those less inclined to wield a [...]
May Bank Holiday in Portland
The May Bank Holiday approached and with it the annual club trip, chasing away the balmy sunny weather we’d enjoyed recently with the more traditional Bank Holiday rain. This year we’d switched to the start of May and from Plymouth to Weymouth (hard boat) & Portland (RIB diving). As my first club trip I was looking [...]