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Deep Blue used to circulate a monthly newsletter but now Rich keeps an updated news section written below.
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Welcome to the 2010 blog below! My aim is to keep you updated throughout the year as the months pass by, please feel free to email me your comments to rich@deepbluediving.co.uk
The 2009 blog will still be kept underneath the 2010 , but will be archived at some point in mid 2010.
January 2010
1st January Happy New Year to everyone reading this, all the best for 2010. I celebrated New Year by going for a run on Dartmoor this morning with my neighbour Helen and then spent the afternoon getting my kit ready for a days fun diving on Seeker tomorrow. I'm taking the JJ-CCR for some quality time and doing a bit of filming as well.
2nd January nice day out on the boat today with gorgeous sunshine but unfortunately no vis! Had another half hour on the JJ-CCR though and feeling very confident with the rig so looking forward to a good seasons diving
5th January spent the last 2 days working with the builders on the new unit, should be starting to move in next Monday 11th Jan, now getting ready for a Mod 1 Sentinel course starting Thursday, let's hope the snow melts soon!
7th January have postponed the CCR mod 1 course as the conditions down here are quite poor with all the roads snowbound, that's a first for the Sunny South West!
9th January spent the last few days starting to pack things up in preparation for the move next week into our new premises. Next week should prove to be a challenge not only shifting loads of dive equipment but the snow is forecast to come back, deep joy!
14th January after a very hard 6 days work we have just about completed the move into our new place. The builders were still working as we were moving dive gear in! A big thanks to Mike, Steve and Kieran for helping out with the move. I have one more day's work to go then it's time to start the Mod 1 CCR course at the weekend, I'm glad the snow has gone at least
16th January started the mod 1 course for Chris, Doug and Rick in the new Centre, really enjoyed the day and as the quarry is only 6 miles away we got more done on the first day then I imagined, shame the water temp is only 4 degrees!
17th January another day in the quarry today, got over 2 hours IWT with the lads and more theory / kit prep afterwards. We are out on Seeker tomorrow diving wrecks but off to Vobster tuesday as the forecast is pants.
19th January Rebreather course all finished so congrats to Rik and Doug for getting through Mod 1 CCR and well done to Chris for Recreational Rebreather Diver cerification. The conditions were incredibly hard in particular for Chris who had travelled from St Martins in the Caribean where the water temp is a little warmer at 26 degrees!
22nd January had a couple of days off after what has been a manic 2 weeks with the move and mod 1 CCR course. Picked up the latest addition to our family on wednesday in the form of a Border Terrier pup called Jimmy! Jimmy will be keeping me company this year on my travels around the UK so no doubt some of you will see him in Plymouth or any of the quarries
26th January spent the day prepping kit for tomorrows film job, I launched the RIB later on in the afternoon and we're off to Hat Rock tomorrow to get some more footage for Thursdays meeting with a Marine Conservation Group.
27th January had a great day on the RIB today filming Hatt Rock with Kieran and Sean, I have uploaded a 6 minute clip on my You Tube Channel
29th January had a succesful meeting with the MCS yesterday, hopefully there may be some work to come from the meet, fingers crossed! Now getting my kit ready to go to NDAC to finish off a CCR Trimix course for Ian and Peter, should be bloody freezing!
30th January had an enjoyable day in NDAC with a dive to 75m with Peter and Ian to get them finished on their respective CCR trimix training courses, well done lads
February 2010
1st February blimey where did January go? Can't believe we are a month into the New year already, unbelievable! Anyway I've had a busy couple of days getting the RIB ready for a big Commercial contract starting mid Feb, I have to tow the RIB up to Dundee to work in the River Tay, that's some road trip!
2nd February getting ready for a mod 1 course tomorrow here in Plymouth, 3 lads on the course so another busy 5 days, got some time off after that though
3rd February course started well and got through theory, build up and strip down today, off to the Quarry tomorrow for the first dives, chilly!
5th February spent the last 2 days in 4 degrees with the lads on the course, managed just over 4 hours IWT so now half way through the course with all the skills pretty much completed. Weather looks great for tomorrow so we're going out on Seeker to dive the Scylla and the Lane, course finishes on Sunday then it looks like I'm off towards Scotland with the RIB on Thursday for the Commercial work to start.
7th February had a disaster on the boat yesterday as we had no vis and a huge swell, so we bailed out and ended up in Vobster for a long 80 minute dive to try and catch up, now in the NDAC for the last day, everyone should get through fine today
8th February Congrats to Toni, Steve and Kieran for passing CCR Level one training after 5 good enjoyable days. Now I'm getting ready for a long drive North on Thursday with the RIB but will be stopping in Penrith to meet the family in the Lakes for a few days first
12th February arrived ok in the Lakes with the RIB, managed a healthy 15mpg towing the RIB up the M5/M6. I'm in the Lakes until Wednesday as that's when the job starts in Edinburgh
16th February arrived in Port Edgar Marina, Edinburgh at 11am this morning, met the Divers doing the Bridge inspection then prepped the kit and launched my RIB. Then we took a quick spin out to have a look at the railway bridge where the lads will start diving tomorrow, some very deep water and strong currents to contend with, glad I'll be topside drinking coffee!! We will be here for a week before heading further North to do the same on the Tay Bridge.
23rd February job now finished on the Forth rail bridge, very enjoyable and a bit of an eye opener watching how a Commercial op works. Now we're in Dundee waiting for permission to start on the Tay Bridge, should be up here for another ten days befeore setting off on a 600 mile return journey at 65mph!!
March 2010
1st March job all finished here in Dundee, nothing too exciting diving wise but a great eye opener into the world that is Commercial Diving. I'm now setting off on a 600 mile journey with the RIB and a lot of Coffee, looking forward to getting home and seeing the family
2nd March arrived home at ten last night after a steady 9 hour drive, put the RIB back in the unit and now thinking about getting ready for the next Mod 1 CCR course that starts in 2 weeks time, good to be home!
5th March had a busy week catching up with admin after being away from home although having Kieran doing a few days work each week now is a great help. We're slowly making our way through loads of boxes of dive kit in preparation for a big stock take over the next few weeks. I might also be heading North again with the RIB for some more bridge work, I should know by this coming Friday
2009 blog started 2nd January 2009 below just about recovered from the festivities at New Year, Best wishes to everyone reading this for 2009!
Spent today getting ready for the first training course of the year that starts tomorrow in Vobster Quarry. We will be there until Monday then back down to the Coast to complete the dives from Seeker
3rd January started the CCR mod 1 course off for the 4 guys, water looks freezing!
5th January finished in a very cold Vobster (6-7 degrees) but now on way to Plymouth for 3 days boat diving, weather and conditions look perfect!
7th January got 3 of the 4 lads through the course so well done to Rich, Ian and Paul for CCR module one completion and I am sure Keith will be back when he recovers from the flu. Now getting ready to travel to NDAC to start a CCR trimix course
8th January met the 2 guys on the CCR Trimix course in NDAC and got stuck in, vis good in the quarry and topside temperatures still below freezing
10th January travelled down to Plymouth yesterday to finish off the course from Seeker, weather looks ok and glad to be back out on the boat again, great start to the year regarding Sea dives so far
11th January both lads completed their training so congrats to Mark and Charlie for passing IANTD CCR Normoxic Trimix training
12th January now starting work on Ocean Venture for a few days
13th January boat now looking pretty good, hopefully getting a fun dive in tomorrow from Seeker
20th January sorry the blog has been a bit quiet, Steve and I have been working flat out this week getting the RIB ready to have the engine fitted on Monday 26th Jan, everything looking really good!
25th January boat now at the engine fitters and should be done by thursday, so now have a few days to catch up with planning and paperwork, plus getting ready for the coming CCR try dive weekends
28th January just collcetde the boat from the engine fitters, looks and sounds fantastic, will be putting it in the water next Tuesday after trhe try dive weekend.
29th January heading off to Stoney now for the weekend, will update the blog when I get back on Monday
February 2009
2nd February had a very enjoyable weekend up in Stoney, and got some good feedback from the folk who attended the try dive weekend, will definitely be organising another one towards the end of March, more details to follow!
February 4th got the RIB in the water for the first time today, very happy with the speed and handling but need to sort a few niggles out with the GPS, other than that all good and a relief to have it nearly finished
5th February now in NDAC trying to run a Trimix course in the Snow!!!
7th February got through the first day ok but snow too deep and icy to dive today plus NDAC closed the site. The lads on the course retreated home and have re scheduled for March
10th February had 3 cracking days testing the RIB, flat out she will do 50knots and can cruise easily at 30knots. Most impressive was how she handled in choppy conditions, which is no surprise as when weighed she is 2000kg with full fuel tanks
11th February took the RIB out of the water and back into the hangar to have the forward shelter built and the final touches completed. I am now on route to the Lakes for a week with the family (half term) and then when I get back I have a Mod 1 course running. I will leave the blog now for a week and will come back on Monday 23rd, cheers!
22nd February now back from a good week walking in the Lakes, getting ready for a CCR Module 1 course that starts on Thursday 26th in Vobster. I have also updated the expedition page with details of the 2010 Loyal Watcher trips
25th February arrived in Vobster a day early to have a scooter run around the quarry with Dan and get ready for the course starting tomorrow, 6 degrees in the water!!
28th February all 3 guys doing well on the course so far, water very cold though so just managing to make the time, looking forward to some warmer sea water on Sunday
March 2009
2nd March After 2 lovely warm days in the Sea in 9 degrees congrats go to Al and Jim for completing Inspiration Mod 1 training, well done chaps
3rd March now getting ready for a Trimix training course starting this Thursday in NDAC
5th March had a great day in NDAC today, lovely warm sunshine and had a great time in the water with the 3 lads on course. Weather looks pants for the weekend though so unlikely to get back down to Plymouth
7th March as expected weather blew us out, but had a good time in the NDAC as the vis was superb, congrats to David, Wayne and Ian for completing Trimix training in such cold water, well done lads.
10th March back in the dive centre prepping Rebreathers and servicing kit, got a Mod 1 CCR course next week so will be getting ready for that too
13th March spent the day on Ocean Venture putting the final touches to the front frame work
16th March spent most of the day getting the Rebreathers ready for the course starting on Wednesday, coldest time of the year at 5 degrees so hope the lads on the course have brought some warm clothing!
17th March travelling most of today up to Stoney, starting course at 9am tomorrow. Starting to get some bookings now for the new RIB which is a good sign, interesting also to see that the demand for used units is much higher than the demand for new units, is this so called Credit Crunch starting to nibble in the Tech world??
18th March started the Rebreather course for Keith and Steve, both on Inspirations, and so far so good!
21st March all done in Stoney and now heading home, congrats to Keith for passing OW rebreather course and better luck to Steve when he comes back to complete in June
23rd March started a CCR Sentinel Trimix course today in Plymouth
25th March had a cracking day at Sea today in Plymouth, vis really good and water getting warmer, doesn't look too hopeful for tomorrow though, but fingers crossed!
26th March as expected, totally blown out with a NW Force 6 making diving too uncomfortable, Hugh and Kat have re-scheduled for next week so hopefully we will have better weather
27th March heading off to Bath with the family for the weekend but back on Tuesday for my first 3 day commercial charter on Ocean Venture, really good news to get the boat working so soon in the year.
31st March started my first commercial job today with the RIB, all ran well and I was pleased with how the layout worked, in particular the ladder, a good start indeed.
April 2009
2nd April job now finished and a very happy client which is good news, also spent some time working with a HDV ROV, really liked the look of that bit of kit and may have to start saving hard to buy one as I can imagine the potential for such a piece of equipment
3rd April now back in Bath with the family for the weekend and will be back down in Plymouth on Tuesday getting ready for a busy Easter weekend and CCR mod 1 training course that starts on Good Friday in Vobster
6th April back in Plymouth now getting ready for the coming weekend CCR training course and Easter dive charter on Ocean Venture
10th April now started the Mod 1 course in Vobster for Steve, Keith (again!) and Alun, weather looks lovely topside and the vis is perfect in Vobster
14th April course now finished here in Plymouth, only Alun left!! Less said about this course the better but congrats to Alun who worked incredibly hard despite having 2 less than perfect buddies for company, well done mate.
15th April now getting ready for a weekend in Finland running CCR try dives, looking forward to going out there again
17th April arrived in Finland ok and being looked after very well by my host Janne Halonen, got a busy weekend with 22 CCR try dives to get through!
19th April weekend now finished, and I was very happy with how it all went, great to see so many people interested in rebreathers and we had 8 units available for trial. Thanks to my hosts Janne and Mikko for putting it all together and providing the Finnish Survival Kit for the Brit (large mug and earl grey tea bags!)
22nd April halfway through the CCR Trimix course in Ojamo, the standard of the Finnish students is very high as always, makes my life much easier in such hard conditions, great fun to be back in Ojamo again after a year away, vis as good as always! I am home early Friday morning then having the weekend off with the family before getting the boat ready for the next commercial charter at the BH weekend in May
24th April on my way home from Finland after a great week, really enjoyed being back here and yesterdays dive in the 88m level was a superb way to end the trip. Congratulations to Zoli, Laura and Matti for completing CCR Level 3 Trimix training
29th April got back home ok, checked RIB and that's ok, and now getting lots of gear and rebreathers ready for our expedition to the Britannic in May. We have been asked by National Geographic to do some filming inside the boiler room that we first dived in 2003, so that will be good fun to go back in there again!
30th April got the rest of the gas pumped for saturday and spent the rest of the day chasing kit around the South Coast in preparation for Britannic, a very busy week nearly coming to an end!
May 2009
1st May finished at 01:00 on Saturday morning after being out on the boat and now very tired and heading for Portsmouth!
2nd May met the DSV for the Britannic job in Portsmouth and loaded all the kit onboard with Carl and Leigh. So now everything is in place for the Britannic expedition and the boat is heading down the Channel and into Biscay over the next few days. Now having a few days off before starting Mod 1 again on Wednesday, exciting times!!
5th May spent the day getting the gear ready for tomorrow's CCR course starting in Vobster, but now watching Man U so far beat Arsenal 2-0!!
5th May Man U 3, Arsenal 1, brilliant!
6th May arrived in Vobster and met Robin, Andy and Paul all raring to go on their CCR Module 1 training course
8th May just finished day 3 of the course in Vobster but weather put paid to our plans to dive from Plymouth tomorrow so another day in Vobster then off to Plymouth for the Sunday!
10th May had a cracking day in Plymouth to complete the CCR Module one training for Andy, Paul and Robin, well done lads! Also had my first dive off the RIB which was good to see how it all worked, very happy with it too!
11th May got an easy week prepping kit for Britannic and also getting the RIB ready for Dive Fest weekend in Cornwall, hope to see some folk down there.
15th May arrived at Pentewen Sands with my RIB, great to see so many folk at Dive Fest, not sure if the weather is going to be kind though tomorrow, what a shame
16th May blown out, bloody typical, but at least Man U are Champions!! (never mind Stu, always next year!)
18th May now getting ready to fly out to Athens for this years Britannic Expedition. I am unsure how much email contact I will have out there, so the blog may not be updated for a few days or even until I get back on 1st June, I will do my best to keep in contact with anyone who emails me though.
June 2008
4th June arrived back home from Greece with huge sadness at the loss of my good friend Carl. I have found it difficult to write anything whilst away but after the service this Friday there will be a full incident report posted on RBW and YD
8th June now getting ready for a CCR training course starting on Wednesday 10th
13th June got back from Carl's funeral service in Birmingham, now feel that I can start to think properly again after what has been a very sad and upsetting last few weeks, going out on the RIB today with a group to dive the Scylla and the Lane, weather looks perfect too!
14th June having a day off today to get ready to start a Mod 2 CCR Trimix course tomorrow
16th June had a cracking 2 days on the RIB with the guys on the Mod 2 CCR course, great diving and great vis, should be finished by Thursday so hoping to have a day or two on Seeker before the weekend off with the family
18th June completed the Mod 2 CCR Trimix course so congrats to Rich and Ian for completing the training course, going out on Seeker tomorrow for a fun days diving!
24th June made the mistake of travelling to Vobster early this morning so had to fight my way through the hordes heading for Glastonbury, never the less the 4 guys doing CCR try dives all managed to get there and we had a good day in the sunshine
25th June arrived bright and early for the start of a Mod 3 CCR course in NDAC, met the 3 guys and we spent the day doing theory as one poor chaps CCR didn't arrive in time, off to Portsmouth tonight to collect all the kit from the ship we used in Greece
26th JuneGot back to my campsite an an unhealthy 1am after 7 hour round trip, but got my kit back so happy
27th June now in Plymouth to complete the last 2 days from Seeker divng 70m+ wrecks, looking forward to the day and catching up with folk on the boat, sun still shining!
28th June finished the Mod 3 course so congrats to Stu for getting through the training with a great performance, I have no doubt the other 2 lads will be back soon to complete their training and I look forward to diving with them again.
30th June now on my way to Vobster to dive with Max and hand over her new Evolution plus rebreather
July 2009
3rd July I am now away until the following Sunday on a family holiday in the Lake District so no news updates until I get home sorry! I am contactable on my mobile for work related enquiries though, the number is 07791 152 317
13th July got back from the Lakes after a lovely week with the family walking in the hills, now getting ready for 5 days new wreck diving on Seeker
14th July blown out so far, typical of the UK summer! Got a small filming job over the weekend so getting ready for that
17th July weather has postponed the filming so looks like I get the weekend off with the family! Next week I will be in Plymouth all week diving from Bovisands as I am running an Instructor Training course
20th July starting an Instructor training course today here in Plymouth but off to Stoney for Tuesday and Wednesday unless the weather improves, are we going to get another typical UK July and August again?
22nd July now on the East Coast starting a small film job for a wreck researcher, back onshore Saturday 25th
25th July Back from the film job in the North Sea at an unhealthy 4am today, all kit now cleaned and de-mobbed, ready to go again on Monday 27th for the start of a CCR module 1 course in Plymouth
27th July met Dave and Marc to get the Mod 1 CCR course underway, so far so good and we will be in Vobster until Wednesday before returning to Plymouth for 2 days on the boat
29th July typical July weather means we will now be in Chepstow for the final 2 days, another great UK summer ahead of us! Only good point is that I drove up to Manchester after diving today to collect my new Z1 HDV camera and housing with Fathom lens, very happy to have that piece of kit in my van right now!
31st July Mod 1 all finished now so congrats to Marc and Dave for completing their training and good luck with your units lads, keep practising the skills!
August 2009
1st August now away for a weeks holiday with the family but still able to answer calls and emails. Am back to Plymouth on Saturday 8th when I will be getting ready for a 5 day wreck exploration trip on Seeker
8th August back in Plymouth preparing my new HDV camera and kit ready for 5 days of new wreck research off Seeker starting Monday, might go down to Bovi tomorrow to float and leak test the new camera, just in case!!
12th August just had 2 cracking days on Seeker where we dived 2 unknown marks, there is a thread on South West Mafia under the trip report section. More importantly for me was the camera worked well, no leaks or damage, all seemed ok thankfully!
13th August working in the Dive Centre all day today getting ready for Malin head on Saturday, very excited!
14th August got all the kit prepped and packed into the van, 44 stages and 8 tubs of lime plus my own kit. setting off at 05:00 tomorrow
15th August arrived Glasgow airport at lunchtime, so just updating my site whilts waiting for the guys from Finland to arrive, will be onboard Loyal Watcher tonight, fingers crossed (I do a lot of that!) for the weather.
17th August just heading out to dive the Audacious, looking forward to seeing this huge wreck again, everyone on board and happy so far
20th August had 2 great dives on HMS Audacious plus the Empire Heritage yesterday, vis superb but topside conditions pretty grim with fresh Southerlies and plenty of Malin rain! Just off to dive the Laurentic this morning and back into Bally Castle this evening
22nd August arrived back in Plymouth at an unhealthy 03:00 after a long drive back from Glasgow through the night. Had a great week with my Finnish friends and congrats to Janne, Jani and Turo for CCR Hypoxic certification
23rd August ran a day in Plymouth for CCR try dives then did the OW dives from the RIB, not much vis bit at least the weather was kind. Now getting ready for a CCR mod 1 course starting tomorrow which completes on Friday
September 2009
1st September getting ready for another Mod 1 CCR course tomorrow after a great BHW away in Cornwall with the RIB. Last weeks Mod 1 training was a bit of a wash out for the poor chap on the course, hopefully he will be abck when he has got a few more dives under his belt and feels a bit more confident
3rd September course going well and David seems to be enjoying his Sentinel rebreather, we are off to Plymouth on Friday afternoon to finish the dives from Bovi
5th September woke up to blue skies and no wind, so looks like it could be a good days diving. Got a guy coming down today to dive a KISS rebreather too so busy day for me at Bovi
7th September finished the Mod 1 CCR course so well done to David, now getting ready for the Scilly Isles Expedition that starts on Saturday 12th so will be in the Centre all week
9th September had a quiet week this week sorting gear out in the Centre, weather looks great for the next few days, which is good news for the forthcoming Scilly Isles trip starting on Sunday
12th September joined Loyal Watcher in preparation for leaving tomorrow
13th September dived the Afric today on route to the Scilly Isles, anchoring up in Mullion Cove tonight
14th September now crossing over towards Seven Stones to dive HMS Pincher in 65m, will update the site later on tonight when anchored up in St Marys!
15th September stunning dive on HMS Pincher, really stunning vis and a very interesting wreck, definitely worth another lool
16th September pinged a few new marks this morning but too windy to dive offshore so settled for an inshore wreck on the South side of the Scillies
17th September dived a wreck 10 miles SW of Mullion Cove today due to strong NE winds. The wreck is called the Facto and was quite interesting, vis not a as good as yesterday though but still ok at 8m.
19th September got back from Falmouth on Friday and got all my OC kit ready for this weekends Advanced wreck diving course. I am using the RIB too and with the weather perfect am really looking forward to it
20th September had a great day yesterday on the Syclla, looking forward to more of the same today
21st September weekend completed ok and congrats to Adam and Mark on completion of their wreck training course over the weekend. Now having a couple of days off before travelling to Chepstow to run a CCR Module 2 Trimix course
23rd September arrived in Chepstow ok and met John, Tony and Denis who are doing a Mod 2 Instructor and Mod 2 Diver training course, theory today then diving tomorrow
24th September had a good long day with the guys today in the quarry, all good so far and the vis is escellent which is always a bonus!
26th September finished in NDAC so congrats to John for completing CCR Mod 2 Trimix Instructor and to Tony and Denis for completing Mod 2 CCR Trimix training27th September took a group of divers out to the JEL who had been out on the RIB for the last few days with Mark, quite a busy few days for Mark the Skipper and myself. Now getting ready to travel to Sweden tomorrow for a week running a CCR Module 1 course
29th September arrived fine in Sweden to be met by my host Marcus for the week. I am unsure how much internet service I will have as we are heading to the Coast tomorrow for the CCR dives, will update the site as much as possible during the week, back home on Monday 5th October!
30th September met the other 2 guys on the CCR course today and we loaded the boat to head off to a summer house on an Island of Stockholm where we will be based for the next 5 days. To say this is idyllic is an understatement, what a beautiful place to be based and perfect for this type of course
October 2009
2nd October all 3 guys doing very well on their CCR Inspiration training course, weather is just perfect and the diving is ideal for the course, all on schedule to finish by Sunday 4th
5th October got back from a great weeks diving in Sweden, congrats to Marcus for completing his CCR Instructor course and also to Niklas and Henrik for completing their CCR Module 1 training course
10th October had a reasonably quiet week this week fiddling with Rebreathers at the unit. I have decided to move to a much bigger place as we have outgrown the unit at Brent Mill, plus with Steve Wright doing suit and cylinder repairs and testing we are going to need the space, we move in mid December so exciting times ahead!
13th October just collected the RIB from it's first annual service and now getting ready to go Cave Diving in France on Friday
16th October no Cave Diving for me this week as the guys booked on the course have been delayed with work, so we will have to re schedule, which means I get an extra week to prepare things for the upcoming Tek conference in Lancaster.
21st October now getting ready for the Half Term Holiday in the Lakes with the family after a busy week sorting things out for the move into the new premises in December
30th October heading back from the Lakes this afternoon and stopping of at Capenwray to do a small presentation on Expedition Diving tonight. I'm back in Plymouth on Sunday getting ready for a Mod 1 course that starts on Monday 2nd November
November 2009
1st November arrived back in Plymouth late last night, had a really enjoyable evening in Capenwray talking about Expedition Diving, so thanks to Andy and Ian for inviting me, back to work tomorrow on a Mod 1 CCR course!
5th November Mod 1 course all done now and I'm getting ready for a CCR try dive session in Vobster on Sunday. Next week will see me getting the new unit ready to move into some time during December
9th December try dives went really well in Vobster, all 4 folk enjoyed using the different units and the day went very smoothly if a little cold!
11th November had a busy few days working with builders and starting to move some little used gear down to the new unit. I am diving over the weekend so will need to prep some kit tomnmorrow for Friday
14th November supposed to be starting an Advanced Nitrox course today but the guys on the course have had problems with their work so a weekend off for me!
16th November arrived in Lancaster to start a 4 day Cylinder Testing course, will be here until Friday 20th
18th November enjoying being a student for once and learning a lot about cylinders, should all be finished by 3pm tomorrow then off home
20th November arrived home late last night after an enjoyable 4 days on the Cylinder testing course, we can now test cylinders!! Having an easy few days then back into it on Monday, hopefully the builders have been busy building the new Centre while I have been away
23rd November the builders have not been very busy !!
25th November getting the new JJ CCR ready for a test dive tomorrow in New England Quarry, looks like it has a lot of potential and am very excited about using it.
26th November well it was as good as I hoped, very impressive piece of gear, doesn't breathe quite as well as a Sentinel but much more streamlined and easy to prep, could be a winner for the guys who make it
27th November starting a CCR Trimix course today and then up to NDAC over the weekend
December 2009
4th December sorry for not updating the log, I've been pretty busy this last week finishing a Mod 1 CCR course for Anthony and Steve plus overseeing trhe building work at the new Dive Centre which is coming along well. In addition I have taken delivery of the new Posedion Discovery Mk 6 CCR which looks small but very well made. I'm diving it next week so will update the log accordingly!
14th December pretty much done for the year now diving wise, it's been an interesting and challenging 2009 and I am very much looking forward to the coming12 months. I will be available throughout the Christmas period by phone or email as I am now concentrating on finishing the new dive centre, we aim to be in my mid January. All I have to do now is wish everyone all the best for the Holidays and thanks for your support in 2009, cheers from Rich!
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