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Spider crab molting
In case you need reminding how weird crabs are. Watch this:
Congratulations to Barry Duplock
Barry has recently received his BSAC qualification to officially recognise that he is now an Ocean Diver. Barry has already been on a few RIB trips, and has contributed to the club on workdays. I am sure he will enjoy this seasons diving and build on his experience. Well done!
Upcoming theory lessons for cross-overs
If you are “crossing over” and want your non-BSAC training qualification recognised and continue to train with BSAC the following lessons are for you: OT1 & OT4 – required for all cross-overs Introduction to our club, BSAC and the wonderful BSAC ’88 dive tables Join Mark Cockram on 1st July Ocean Diver Nitrox Workshop If [...]
RIB Diving in Newhaven
After a few weeks suffering through the annual plankton bloom on the South Coast, I am happy to report that the visibility this weekend at Newhaven was much improved, with up to ten meters on the Fortuna and the T R Thompson. Also, with Seaking in it’s seasonal home on site, RIB diving with the [...]
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 [...]
DiverSE ’10
As previously mentioned This year’s DiverSE event will be back at the excellent venue of University of Surrey, Guildford on Sunday 14th March 2010. Again there is a diverse range of top flight speakers, with something for everyone. Cave diver Rick Stanton will be recounting some of his amazing tales. Top underwater photography expert Maria Munn will be giving [...]
Theory training for Thursday
Happy new year everyone! This Thursday sees the last of the current Sports Diver lectures: ST5 – Your instructor will be Rachel Sharp (in the classroom) For Ocean Diver students, your instructor for OT6 is Sarah Hamlyn. If you need either of these lectures, please be ready from around 9pm to attend.
Diver Cox’s for 2010?
Last year, to support our club’s commitment to RIB diving we managed to qualify four people (myself included) as diver Cox’s and I would like us do the same in 2010. I know lots of members have undergone a boat handling course, and have therefore expressed an intest in RIB diving and coxing, would you [...]
No theory training this week
Just a quick reminder that there is no training this week. It’s the club christmas do: turkey sandwiches and mince pies instead!