Archives April 2015

Thursday 30 April….Windy day here, reduced ambit of the dives today, but no less pleaureable on the reefs round Tiran. Things are undersubscribed this week in Egypt,with hotels very quiet, but very peaceful and leisurely (photo of empty pool after days diving). Meanwhile back at home…well done to Tony on his PADI Open Water course today. There’s lots of courses, including specialities on when back next week, running through May and June, so have a think about what you’d like to do, and join us for some fun.

Weds 29 April….Its a scorcherooni special here in Egypt with 37/38 C degrees today. The diving is exceptional as usual, after 37 years of diving here, multi times every year, it is still one of the most excellent dive destinations you will find. Photos to follow tomorrow, but wanted to post this photo sent by Neet yesterday, and say a big well done to her in completing her PADI Open Water qualification, in Belize, now back in the UK and joining us for her PADI Advanced course. Also included photo loading up the boat for our dives today, a mammoth task of cylinder collection, normally undertaken at home by ourselves, but so effortless watching someone else doing it for us.

Sunday 26 April…A day out with a small advance scouting party to Sealife at Ellesmere Port, checking out the grey things with sharp teeth http://youtu.be/i5NNkNh1Hrk we will be running another trip there, in July so put your name down asap. Just a very short hotspot taster/video here with more to follow on website. Will be seeing more sharks in their natural habitat tomorrow mmmm.

Aquatechnique SHARK !!!!!!

Saturday 25 April…Another bust Saturday, running to and fro from shop to school. Another group of First-aiders qualifying today, well done to Liz, Keely, Kim, Stuart, Ben, Neil, Ben L, ,Russ and Richard. Only days now before the off to Sunnier climes and clear water mmmm. May and June are set to be busy, we have both trips and a number of PADI Speciality and Advanced courses running, so plan ahead and join us.

Friday 17 April… Well its back to the grind, Reg servicing and a dip in Stoney Cove, partly to take Greg on his guided tour, but also desalination of the kit. Have put together a brief video from our trip earlier this week, just a snapshot. Remember, UK coastal diving is some of the best in the world, come on down and take your PADI Wreck Diver qualification, or broaden your knowledge with the PADI Fish Identification course. We will be acknowledging PADI Earth day on April 22, so keep an eye out !

Countess of Erne with Aquatechnique

Thursday 16 April…Perfectly idyllic conditions for diving the UK coast, let’s hope it continues. Midweek dives at the coast are well worth the time off and what better than working. Have put together some of our shots from this weeks trip to Portland, underwater video to follow. Next trip is Plymouth, and then Poole, so keep a watch out and join us. It’s time to break out and come diving peeps !