Bulgaria 2011 – A Tale of two RIBS
A tale of two RIBs
As divers we all like to explore new dive locations so when it was suggested that we run a trip to the Black Sea in Bulgaria the places were snatched up. The itinerary fuelled our excitement with promises of a jet aircraft, a Russian submarine, German landing crafts, torpedo boats, a [...]
First Aid for Divers Training
Saturday 16 October
After lots of emails and organisation, the day of the First Aid for Divers training at the club had almost arrived. I went to bed the night before (admittedly not particularly early) having set 2 alarms to ensure I was up bright and early. My intention was to leave my house [...]
Inside the Instructor Foundation Course
Eight brave (or daft!) club members attended the BSAC Instructor Foundation Course on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November in Hampton. We all know that diving can be quite tiring but, believe me, nothing compares with this weekend! We were warned it would be intense but even the itinerary, showing an 8.15am start [...]
Around the Reefs in Eighteen Dives
A trip to the Red Sea has not only become a K&E annual event but is often the highlight of the dive season, and this year was no exception.
All Wight Diving
On Friday 8th May 13 of us (unlucky for some) headed off to Lymington for our first UK dive weekend of the season. Half the group stayed with Cynthia Doherty and her husband, Roy, in their beautiful home. The other half stayed almost next door at Haven Hurst House B&B, also a lovely house – [...]
Baltimore, Ireland – “The Father Ted Tour” – May 2008
The K&E twelve dive in cork…