Author: Ed We arose with the cock-crow, impatient to fulfil the purpose for which we had travelled so far. Upon arriving at the harbour we assembled our kit with an almost military efficiency and, whilst jeering at some unfortunates desperately bailing out their stricken vessel, took to sea. The first Read more…
Dates: 19-20th July 2014, Location: Plymouth (JEL, Shagstone, HMS Scylla, SS Persier), Participants: Ali, Maha (organiser), Holger, Tom, Severin (author) The trip started under challenging circumstances: many of our active divers had just returned from 8 days of diving in the Sound of Mull in Scotland a few days before Read more…
Dates: 13th-15th June 2014, Location: Plymouth, Author: Sam, Participants: Sam (author), Ian (fin finding, towing and firewood carrying), Metta (corpse and BBQ recipes), Maha (bonfires and underwater navigation, but definitely not motorway navigation) The full-moon was gleaming brightly during the drive down on Friday 13th… which did indeed prove unlucky for Read more…
Date: 4th, May 2014, Author: Mark, Participants: Giles (organiser), Alec, Gregor, Mark Departed at 7:30am from the kit hut. On arrival, we were greeted by plentiful sunshine, a calm sea, and signs advising us not to change into suits on the street. Apparently, for whatever reason, residents don’t like seeing Read more…
Dates: 22-23rd, February 2014, Author: Metta Mission: Diving in Champagne Destination: Nemo33, Brussels, Belgium Team: David, Mike, Tom, Sarah, Sam (Car 1), Ali, Farah, Geoff, Metta (Car 2), Margriet and Anne (reinforcements from Holland) Day 0: Friday 21 February, Leatherhead/Dorking, Surrey Car 1 is well ahead; Car 2 is firmly Read more…