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Start Date	Venue	Days	Type	Free Spaces	Description
13/03/2010	Eastbourne	2	AOW	Full/3	Eastbourne: 4 Wreck Weekend including Ocean Liner! Location/Boat: Eastbourne / Dive125 Cost: £47 / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Nigel Stephenson Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water Dive Details: Due to unique tidal patterns, we will get 2 slacks about 3 hours apart. This means we can get 4 wreck dives in one weekend. A metalheads dream come true. Eastbourne uses a loading pontoon (not a permanent mooring) so it is important to be on the pontoon with equipment ready to load at the loading times given below. Boat will leave approx. 15mins later. Saturday: Oceania (Ocean Liner) - 30m Loading time: 07:15 Broderick - 25m Sunday: FD Lambert - 30m Loading time: 07:45 Second wreck TBC - 25m To book contact the Dive Organiser All divers will need two cylinders Divers: Saturday: Nigel Stephenson, Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Will Tabner, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nora Holford, Dave Porter, Iestyn John, Monica Frantisek, Tony Shearer, Barry Hay* Sunday: Nigel Stephenson, Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Nora Holford, Dave Porter, Darren Moss, Vic Brading* Unconfirmed: Other information: Additional information on accommodations can be found on the discussion forum
17/04/2010	Weymouth	2	OW	4 Sat 6 Sun	Weymouth Location/Boat: Divetime Cost: £43 / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Richard Reynolds Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: Black Hawk, British Inventor Sunday: Gertrude, James Fennel To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Saturday: Richard Reynolds, Bev Collett, Mike Hoolihan, Jason Matthews, Jonathan Goldstein, Nigel Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Tom Briggs Sunday: Richard Reynolds, Bev Collett, Mike Hoolihan, Jason Matthews, Jonathan Goldstein, Tom Briggs Unconfirmed: Other information: 50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before dive date. If you cancel you may be liable to pay the full cost unless a replacement can be found.
24/04/2010	Swanage	2	AOW	10	Swanage Location/Boat: Swanage / Swanage Diver Cost: £43 / day for two dives, depending on final dive selection Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: Kyarra (28m) - 07:00 ropes off Drift (15-25m) - 11:00 ropes off Sunday: Venezuela (28m) - 08:00 ropes off Drift (15-25m) at 12:00 or 2nd wreck at 14:00 To book contact the Dive Organiser Air and Nitrox fills are available on the pier between dives. Divers: Saturday: Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Mike Hoolihan Sunday: Bryan Johnston, Tim Burge, Nigel Stephenson Unconfirmed: Malcolm Dubber Other information: Parking on the pier is limited so please arrive early. Accommodation information coming soon.
01/05/2010	Babbacombe	3	All cert levels	12	Babbacombe Location/Boat: Shore diving at Babbacombe with boat dives organised through Teign Divers - diving off Seaquest on Sat 1 and Sun 2 May Cost: £44 / day for two dives off Seaquest, free for shore diving Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: AOW diving - max depth 30m Sunday: OW diving - max depth 18m To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Divers: Saturday: Sunday: Unconfirmed: Malcolm Dubber Other information:
15/05/2010	The Rez	1	All cert levels	Min 12 Max 20	The Rez - Experience total darkness diving. Location: The Rez. Longsdon, Staffordshire Cost: £14 for the day. Co-ordinator: Tim Burge Minimum Qualification Level: This dive is open to all suitably qualified divers. Due to the nature of the diving environment at the Rez, divers must use a drysuit, own a torch and be comfortable diving in total darkness. Dive Details: The Rez is a 40m x 20m pitch black diving environment. At only 2m the dive experience is relatively safe but very deceptive, spatial awareness is altered by the darkness and the internal structure of the facility. Even the shallowest of water presents a danger, so The Rez has a full 0.5 m of airspace throughout. The Rez is an adventurous undertaking and can only be dived by suitably experienced and qualified divers. All divers must… a) Belong to a registered governing body. b) Hold the minimum qualification to allow safe diving c) Be dry suit trained with a minimum of five open water dives in a dry suit. d) Be medically fit to dive according to The Rez membership Terms and Conditions. e) Be partnered, no solo diving. f) Be confident in a total darkness environment g) Be prepared for the cold. Temperature range throughout the year between 5°C and 15°C To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser There are no compressor facilities on site. If you need two cylinders, please bring them with you. Divers: Tim Burge, Bryan Johnston, Bev Collett, Dan Cocks, Nora Holford, John Campbell, Jonathan Goldstein, Roger Selwyn, Clare Selwyn, Mike Hoolihan Unconfirmed: Other information: The Rez opens at 10:00 and closes at 16:00 and there is a cafe on site. It's near Alton Towers and if you're interested in heading there on the Sunday, for £7.00, you can camp at the Rez overnight.
22/05/2010	Lundy	2	OW	FULL	Lundy This dive is now full. If you're interested in putting your name on the waiting list in case of any last minute cancellations, let the dive organiser know. Location/Boat: Obsession 2 Cost: £130 for 2 days - 2 dives per day Co-ordinator: Bev Collett Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Bev Collett, Eve McIlmoyle, Nora Holford, Berni Kehoe, Jason Matthews, Jonathan Goldstein, Simon Williams, Sarah Morrisey, Richard Reynolds, Tom Briggs, Richard Ward, Nigel Page Unconfirmed: Damon Shurville, Jemima Shurville, Malcolm Dubber, Andrew Askwith Other information: 50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before diving. All cancellations are liable to full payment unless a replacement can be found. We have booked the Arlington Hotel (a B&B), for Fri 21 and Sat 22 May - 6 twin rooms - £50 per person for 2 night stay, B&B. http://www.devoniahotels.co.uk/arlington.htm
12/06/2010	Portsmouth	2	OW	12	Portsmouth Location/Boat: Wight Diver Cost: £TBA / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: Sunday: To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Saturday: Sunday: Unconfirmed: Other information:
26/06/2010	Brighton	2	AOW	11	Brighton Location/Boat: Brighton Diver (www.brightondiver.com) Cost: £40 / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Tim Burge Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: Ikeda (28m) followed by a drift. Ropes off around 10:00 - Exact time to be confirmed Sunday: Fortuna (30m) followed by a drift. Ropes off around 10:00 - Exact time to be confirmed To book contact the Club Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Saturday: Tim Burge Sunday: Tim Burge Unconfirmed: Richard Ward Other information:
03/07/2010	Portsmouth	2	AOW	12	Portsmouth Location/Boat: Portsmouth / Wightdiver Cost: £## / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water Dive Details: Dive details to be confirmed. Saturday: Sunday: To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Divers will need two cylinders each Divers: Saturday: Sunday: Unconfirmed: Other information: Additional information coming soon
10/07/2010	Pembrokeshire	3	All cert levels	12	Pembrokeshire Location/Boat: Blue Shark Cost: £150 for 3 day weekend Co-ordinator: Bev Collett Minimum Qualification Level: All Levels Dive Details: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Unconfirmed: Sarah Morrisey, Malcolm Dubber Other information: Blue Shark is now fitted with a lift!
14/08/2010	Brighton	2	AOW+	11	Brighton Location/Boat: Brighton Diver (www.brightondiver.com) Cost: £45 / day Co-ordinator: Tim Burge Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water plus PADI Deep speciality or similar qualification Dive Details: Saturday: Quail (40m) followed by a second dive - Ropes off at approximately 07:30 - Exact times will be confirmed later Sunday: Porthkerry (40m) followed by a second dive - Ropes off at approximately 07:00 - Exact times will be confirmed later To book contact the Club Dive Organiser Two cylinders will be needed Divers: Saturday: Tim Burge Sunday: Tim Burge Unconfirmed: Other information:
28/08/2010	Portland	3	All cert levels	12	Portland Location/Boat: Dive Time Cost: £43/ day for two dives Co-ordinator: Beverley Collett Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water for Sat/Sun Advanced Open Water++ for Monday Dive Details: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: The plan is to dive Salsette or Empress of India - TBC and tides pending! To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders Divers: Saturday: Ev McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe Sunday: Ev McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe Monday: Unconfirmed: Other information:
04/09/2010	Farne Islands	3	AOW	8	Location: Farne Islands Location/Boat: Glad Tidings Cost: £40 / day for two dives + £35 per night accommodations (3 nights) Co-ordinator: Bryan Johnston Minimum Qualification Level: Advanced Open Water Dive Details: I don't have any specific details at this time about the dives. If you want to come and know anything about the locations, feel free to suggest. I only know that the operator says this should be a good time of year for seals. Saturday: Sunday: Monday: To book contact the Club Dive Organiser Divers will need 2 cylinders each. Divers: Bryan Johnston, Bev Collett, Tim Burge, Morag Ward Unconfirmed: Tim Lowe, Richard Ward, Jonathan Goldstein, Jason Matthews, Gareth Blades Other information: Due to the lateness of the booking, I have booked accommodations at The Lodge in Seahouses. They are filling up quickly so I thought it best to get the accommodations settled. I have asked for 12 places in the chalets. If you have additional questions about this, please send them to me. Additional information is available at their website.
25/09/2010	Poole	2	OW	12	Poole Location/Boat: Beowulf Cost: £43 / day for two dives Co-ordinator: Richard Ward Minimum Qualification Level: Open Water Dive Details: Saturday: Sunday: To book contact the Orientation Dive Organiser Two cylinders required Divers: Saturday: Richard Ward, Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe Sunday: Richard Ward, Eve McIlmoyle, Bernie Kehoe Unconfirmed: Sarah Morrisey, Malcolm Dubber, Jonathan Goldstein Other information: 50% deposit required. Balance due 4 weeks before dive. Any cancellations may be liable to the full cost if a replacement cannot be found.
15/01/2011	O2 Kit Service	1			O2 Kit in for service for the next two weeks