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Portland…I mean Stoney Cove training trip 12-14 October 2018

The trip report on the Portland training weekend is a very short one: “It didn’t happen”. The weekend forecast was for gale force winds that would have confined us to shore. Enter Chris’ last minute dive planning and you end

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One for the bucket list – Isle of Man (28 Sept-1 Oct 2018)

By Perry Thomas If the Isle of Man isn’t on your diving bucket list then add it – sea caverns, cat sharks, dramatic topography above and below the surface and ever-friendly seals – watch out for the playful bite marks

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Qualified! Plymouth, July 2018

By Mirjam Boss On Friday 13th of July a bunch of very excited Ocean Diver trainees and several more experienced club members got down to Plymouth to escape the city and into the sea. It was a training trip and

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Tobermory/Sound of Mull (August 2018)

By Rebecca Oliver Despite being a club member for nearly four years I have never been asked to write up a trip report. I was beginning to think that my fellow club members must have doubts as to my capabilities

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The Farnes Get Our Seal of Approval

By Susie Hall de Silva The Farne Islands, located on the North-East coast of Northumberland are high on the ‘hit list’ of many UK divers. Consisting of almost 30 small islands and rocky outcrops, the Farnes lie a manageable 2-4

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