Monday 31 March 2008
Saturday 8 March 2008
hodge close coniston
Hodge Close (Bower)
Location : Lake District From Windermere head along the lake towards Ambleside. Turn onto the A593 towards Coniston. The turn for Hodges Close is about 3 miles along this road on the right. Follow the road until you come to some farm houses. Pay the farmer so that you can park as close as possible.
Altitude: This is also an altitude dive at 150 metres.Water Temp: 5- 10 degreesVisibility: Normally vis is excellent in the quarry, also in the tunnels but care must be taken not to kick up the silt, so good buoyancy control is a must. Gas: None available - nearest location for gas will be Capernwray.Required Experience: Definitely Club Diver and above with min 40 dives and experience of Over Head environments.Amenities: None - nearest town is Kendal.Site Safety: This site is a high level risk area. Located well off the beaten track in the Lake Distrcit you are open to the elements. Emergency services can only get to you via the access road from the edge of the quarry, not much chance of getting the air ambulance in either. The main road is a good 2-3 miles away.Be aware Definitely bring an O2 kit with you and good surface cover is a must. Mobile phone reception is poor but you can get a reception going through the tunnel, the nearest landline is at the keepers cottage but that is a good 10 mins away.
Wildlife: Lots of beautiful scenery not too much life in the quarry itself though.Attractions: The tunnel system and there is also a tranisit van in the quarry at about 22 metres. There is also a sump and an inverted cone to investigate this is shallow. 4/5 metres. Site Access: To access the site requires walking in full kit through a 200 metre semi-flooded tunnel and then climbing down a scaffolding ladder and scambling across a slate to the enrty area. Do not attempt this unless you are physically up to it.NB - the track to the site from the road is a gravelled one but only suitable for cars with good ground clearance and the track does get muddy when it has been raining.Site Description: An old slate quarry - depth is roughly 27 metres, although this changes if there has been a rock fall. Land slips have blocked at least two of the cave entrances. Thus this is not a dive for the novice. The caves should only be attempted by those properly trained and equipped as fatalities have occurred. At around 24 meters a small tunnel entrance can be found. Ensure you are trainined with overhead environments and running thirds. The tunnels are quite narrow and although the visibility can be excellent as long as you dont kick up the silt on the way in. The main shaft is 126 meters long and has three chambers running off it , it is pitch black with no ambient light. There is one rope leading the full length of the central cavern straight to chamber three with subsidiary ropes of a different colour running of it into chamber 1 and 2 there is one way in and one way out the secondary entry/exit point has now fallen in if you want to go ahead.
Not for the faint hearted!Entry: £5 per carIssues:
There is poor phone reception - nearest landline in cottage
capernwray
Capernwray Quarry
Location : Junction 35 off the M6 North - head for the village of Over Kellett.
Capernwray Diving and Leisure Limited
Jackdaw QuarryCapernwray RoadOver KelletCarnforthLancashireLA6 1AD
Telephone: 01524 735132Fax: 01524 735520E-mail: info@dive-site.co.uk
Map
Altitude: Less than 150mWater Temp: 4-18 degreesVisibility: 1-15m Also gets kicked up alot by the trainees.Gas: Onsite - Air to 232 BAR & can supply all blends of Nitrox, Oxygen, Trimix and Argon for suit inflation by priori appointment onlyRequired Experience: Good site for the novice diver / trainees as has plently of training areas and attractions in the shallower areas. For the more experienced diver a max depth at 20m plus good site to brush up on navigation skills.Amenities:
Secure Car Park
Shop
Restaurant
Heated Chnaging rooms + toilets
Phone Site Safety: This site is a low - medium level risk area. Located in a well accessed quarry you are open to the elements. Emergency services can get to you via the road / motorway, air ambulance also has space to land. An O2 kit is always wise to bring along with you and surface cover is preferred. Mobile phone reception is goodSafety services:
RIB for in-water rescue.
Emergency telephone system direct from water’s edge to the shop.
Oxygen and full first-aid services on-site.
Rapid access via ambulance to chamber, if required.
Experienced staff, including RNLI helm Wildlife: Attractions:
All sorts of underwater attrations - boats / planes / helicopters/ cannons/ Horses
Max depth 20m approx Site Access:
All divers (including entry level student divers) diving at Capernwray must be registered. All divers visiting the site for the first time are asked to show their current diving qualifications and complete a registration form. This simply records details of the diver’s name and address, training agency, qualification level etc. Students on entry level courses only are charged £2.50 and issued with a pink card which is valid for 6 months. When the student has qualified they should upgrade to the full registration which will cost a further £5, but includes one free weekday entry to the site.
New members who are already qualified divers will register fully on their first visit and will be charged £7.50, but this also includes one free weekday entry.
All new members will complete the registration form where they will be asked to sign to accept the site condition and rules, a copy of which will be issued as part of the registration process.
DAILY FEES
£10 per day
Wednesday night Closes 9pm last dive 8pm (late night) entry is £8, this comes into effect after 4pm.
Season ticket of 10 visits for £80 for individuals only.
Monday Closed
Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat/ Sun 9 am - 5pm
Bank Hols 10am - 4pm Site Description: A Padi 5 Star SiteEntry:
Entry: see above
Air-Fills: £3 for 15l, £2.50 for 12l
vivian
Vivian Quarry
Location : Best avoid the mountains and approach Llanberis from the A55 or Bangor direction. Get on the A4086 which and follow it past the large lake on the left and past Llanberis. Take the last left turn before the end of the lake and follow the road round to the left and into the Park.
Pardarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, North WalesTel: 01286 870889
info@divevivian.comhttp://www.divevivian.com
Altitude: This is an altitude diveWater Temp: 4-18 degreesVisibility: 1-10m Gas: Yes onsite Air to 300 BARRequired Experience: Min qualification Club Diver not a site for a novice..Amenities: Dive shop (small) Toilets, public phone and ample car parking (£2.00 for the day).Site Safety: This site is a low - medium risk site. Oxygen and first aid on site.Be aware Good surface cover is a must. Mobile phone reception is weakWildlife: Lots above and below the waterAttractions:
Training platform at 6m for basic skills practise.
2 submerged boats (one at 16m, one at 10m).
Small hut with a collection of garden gnomes on the roof!
Larger building at 17m (out of bounds to trainee divers).
Night diving available by prior arrangement.
Look around and you will see a separate spectator platform which is usually occupied by interested tourists and there is usually a few climbers clinging desperately to the cliff face. The dive itself is excellent, it is about 18m deep and the visibility is usually 10m +. There is a small blast house and a storehouse at the bottom, the latter is not very stable and entry is not recommended. The quarry is located on a beautiful country park with a few craft shops and a slate museum. It's a lovely dive in an equally lovely setting. You will find plenty to do in your surface interval.
Good site for training new divers
Site Access: Normally kitting up takes place in the car park and from here its a short and easy walk, through the tunnel to the quarry.(You may have to wait for the Snowdonia train to leave the station before you can cross the level crossing !) A new platform has been built with 2 ways of access ing the water a) A high step entry about 10 feet drop or b) descend the ladders to the low platform for a gentle step entry.Site Description: A small slate quarry last worked around 1958Plenty to see and do underwater with a good training platform at 6 metresEntry:
Entry: £8 per day and you need to become a member (Life membership £5).
Air-Fills: £3 for 15l, £2.50 for 12l (Vivian Dive Centre ).
Mon - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Weekends 09:00 - 17:30
Last dive must be booked by 4pm
Night dives every wednesday till 22:00Issues:
Location : Best avoid the mountains and approach Llanberis from the A55 or Bangor direction. Get on the A4086 which and follow it past the large lake on the left and past Llanberis. Take the last left turn before the end of the lake and follow the road round to the left and into the Park.
Pardarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, North WalesTel: 01286 870889
info@divevivian.comhttp://www.divevivian.com
Altitude: This is an altitude diveWater Temp: 4-18 degreesVisibility: 1-10m Gas: Yes onsite Air to 300 BARRequired Experience: Min qualification Club Diver not a site for a novice..Amenities: Dive shop (small) Toilets, public phone and ample car parking (£2.00 for the day).Site Safety: This site is a low - medium risk site. Oxygen and first aid on site.Be aware Good surface cover is a must. Mobile phone reception is weakWildlife: Lots above and below the waterAttractions:
Training platform at 6m for basic skills practise.
2 submerged boats (one at 16m, one at 10m).
Small hut with a collection of garden gnomes on the roof!
Larger building at 17m (out of bounds to trainee divers).
Night diving available by prior arrangement.
Look around and you will see a separate spectator platform which is usually occupied by interested tourists and there is usually a few climbers clinging desperately to the cliff face. The dive itself is excellent, it is about 18m deep and the visibility is usually 10m +. There is a small blast house and a storehouse at the bottom, the latter is not very stable and entry is not recommended. The quarry is located on a beautiful country park with a few craft shops and a slate museum. It's a lovely dive in an equally lovely setting. You will find plenty to do in your surface interval.
Good site for training new divers
Site Access: Normally kitting up takes place in the car park and from here its a short and easy walk, through the tunnel to the quarry.(You may have to wait for the Snowdonia train to leave the station before you can cross the level crossing !) A new platform has been built with 2 ways of access ing the water a) A high step entry about 10 feet drop or b) descend the ladders to the low platform for a gentle step entry.Site Description: A small slate quarry last worked around 1958Plenty to see and do underwater with a good training platform at 6 metresEntry:
Entry: £8 per day and you need to become a member (Life membership £5).
Air-Fills: £3 for 15l, £2.50 for 12l (Vivian Dive Centre ).
Mon - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Weekends 09:00 - 17:30
Last dive must be booked by 4pm
Night dives every wednesday till 22:00Issues:
Friday 7 March 2008
DIVE LINK'S/Down load's
How to make a steel dive tank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzVogfVxXPc&feature=email
How a aluminum dive tank is made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF9sGIO8xeA&feature=email
http://www.rqcharters.co.uk/
Sub Aqua Association http://www.saa.org.uk/
British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) http://www.bsac.com/index.html
Padi http://www.padi.com/
The Rez
OHE / Low Viz Training Site http://www.therezuk.net/%20
SAA West Midlands
Gas Fill Locations http://www.232bar.co.uk/
UK Divers Info http://www.ukdivers.net/
Divernet http://www.divernet.co.uk/
Diving hols http://www.explorers.co.uk/
http://www.saa.org.uk/docs/MedicalDeclarationForm.pdf
http://www.saa.org.uk/resources.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzVogfVxXPc&feature=email
How a aluminum dive tank is made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF9sGIO8xeA&feature=email
http://www.rqcharters.co.uk/
Sub Aqua Association http://www.saa.org.uk/
British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) http://www.bsac.com/index.html
Padi http://www.padi.com/
The Rez
OHE / Low Viz Training Site http://www.therezuk.net/%20
SAA West Midlands
Gas Fill Locations http://www.232bar.co.uk/
UK Divers Info http://www.ukdivers.net/
Divernet http://www.divernet.co.uk/
Diving hols http://www.explorers.co.uk/
http://www.saa.org.uk/docs/MedicalDeclarationForm.pdf
http://www.saa.org.uk/resources.htm
SAA/M'N'M'S DIVE CLUE FEES
Costs
Club subscriptions are due annually on the 1st January.
SAA membership fees are payable annually on 31st December.
2009 Prices
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Fee £20
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Junior Fee £15
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Family Fee (2 Adults/ 2 Children) £40
SAA Membership - Full Member renewal over 16 £35
SAA Membership - Full New Member over 16 £45
SAA Membership - Junior renewal 12-16 £24
SAA Membership - Junior renewal 12-16 New member £34
SAA Membership - Student 16+ Renewal £29
SAA Membership - Student 16+ New Member £39
SAA Membership - Senior Over 60 Renewal £24
SAA Membership - Senior Over 60 New Member £34
SAA Membership - Associate Non Diving Member £24
SAA Membership - Associate Non Diving Member - New Member £24
Try Dive £15
New Student Pack - contains Student Diver Tool Box, Lets Dive Book, Decompression Handbook and Slate £25 + £5p&p
New Student Diver Tool Box workbook £15 +
£1.55p&p
Decompression Handbook and Slate £8.00
Lets Dive Book £15
Club subscriptions are due annually on the 1st January.
SAA membership fees are payable annually on 31st December.
2009 Prices
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Fee £20
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Junior Fee £15
TELFORD M'N'M'S Club Family Fee (2 Adults/ 2 Children) £40
SAA Membership - Full Member renewal over 16 £35
SAA Membership - Full New Member over 16 £45
SAA Membership - Junior renewal 12-16 £24
SAA Membership - Junior renewal 12-16 New member £34
SAA Membership - Student 16+ Renewal £29
SAA Membership - Student 16+ New Member £39
SAA Membership - Senior Over 60 Renewal £24
SAA Membership - Senior Over 60 New Member £34
SAA Membership - Associate Non Diving Member £24
SAA Membership - Associate Non Diving Member - New Member £24
Try Dive £15
New Student Pack - contains Student Diver Tool Box, Lets Dive Book, Decompression Handbook and Slate £25 + £5p&p
New Student Diver Tool Box workbook £15 +
£1.55p&p
Decompression Handbook and Slate £8.00
Lets Dive Book £15
SAA Qualifications
SAA clubs teach new members themselves. The SAA lays down a set of guidelines and standards, which the clubs follow in training and certifying their members. Many people who join us from other organisations may have varying styles of tuition but as long as their training is in line with our standards their programme will be accepted by the SAA.
All diving qualifications are at the discretion of the Diving Officer. This means that the Diving Officer has a lot of flexibility when crossing over divers who have received training with other organisations. The Diving Officer may take into account training, experience and ability. Any individual crossing over may be sure of a positive reception and will be provided with all the support they require to make the transition. An additional benefit of joining the SAA, is that the SAA is soon to be approved as a member of CMAS and as such will provide you with additional recognition anywhere in the world.
As an organisation, the SAA is a particularly close knit community. As a club and as an individual, the contact you will have with other clubs and divers within your region is significant. The SAA's friendly structure positively encourages this, and ensures you that you get the most out of your sport.
Diving Qualification Grades
Elementary Diver Trainee (EDT)
An EDT must complete all pool and relevant classroom training, as set out in the SAA Qualification Record Book and Guidance Manual, to the satisfaction of the Club Diving Officer before being taken on their first open water dive. A trainee must dive with an Open Water Instructor or above and must not dive at a depth greater than 10m.
Elementary Diver (ED)
An Elementary Diver is fully pool trained but inexperienced in open water. When diving in open water an Elementary Diver must be accompanied by at least a Dive Leader or higher. If the Elementary Diver is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor. An Elementary Diver may Dive to a maximum Depth of 20m whilst under Instruction for OWD.
Open Water Diver (OWD)
An Open Water Diver has additional practical experience. The Open Water Diver must be accompanied by a minimum of a Dive Leader or higher. If the OWD is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor. An Open Water Diver may dive to a maximum depth of 35m whilst under Instruction for Club Diver.
Club Diver (CD)
A Club Diver is qualified to dive in open water and may dive with other certified to Club Diver or higher.
A Club Diver is not considered to have sufficient experience to dive with divers of Elementary or Open Water standards in open water. If the Club Diver is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor.
A Club Diver may dive to a maximum depth of 50m.
Dive Leader (DL)
A Dive Leader has additional practical experience and knowledge, and has proven their ability to lead divers underwater. A Dive Leader may dive with any grade of certified diver. A Dive Leader is not an Instructor and may not instruct in open water unless qualified as an Open Water Instructor or above.
Dive Supervisor (DS)
A Dive Supervisor is an experienced and responsible diver, with a proven ability to organise and lead diving expeditions. A Dive Supervisor is not an Instructor and may not instruct in open water unless qualified as an Open Water Instructor or above.
Dive Master (DM)
A Dive Master is a diver who has through nationally organised assessments proven to have a higher level of knowledge and ability. A Dive Master is able to organise a group of divers to achieve major tasks and projects underwater.
Oxygen Administration
The SAA Oxygen Administration Course is a one day course intended to introduce the student to the use of oxygen as a First Aid procedure for diving related illness, and to produce a high standard in the administration of CPR to a diving casualty.
Diver First Aid
The SAA Diver First Aid Course is a two day course intended to benefit everyone, especially those with no previous knowledge in First Aid or the treatment of a casualty in an accident situation.
Diver Rescue
The SAA Diver Rescue three part Course provides the candidate with the diving skills and underpinning knowledge to improve or refresh their basic diving skills as well as developing their rescue skills.
Diver Rescue is a mandatory qualification for Dive Supervisor & Regional Instructor.
Nitrox Diver
This one-day Nitrox Diver course provides the diver with the knowledge to safely use Oxygen Enriched Air (Nitrox) for dives in the range down to 40 meters with reduced decompression obligation.
Extended Range Nitrox Diver (including accelerated decompression)
The three day SAA Extended Range Nitrox Diver (including accelerated decompression) course provides the diver with the knowledge to safely use richer Oxygen Enriched Air (Nitrox) mixes up to 100% for dives in the range down to maximum depth of 54 meters with reduced decompression obligation.
Basic Boathandling
The Basic Boat Handling course provides the member with little or no boat handling experience, theoretical and practical instruction in the safe handling of small powerboats at sea.
Chartwork and Navigation
The one day Chartwork and Navigation course provides the members, with little or no experience in chartwork or navigation, theoretical instruction in the use of charts and navigational aids.
Diver Coxswain
The Diver Coxswain five session course provides the experienced boat handlers, theoretical and practical instruction to enable them to take charge of small powered craft whilst on diving expeditions.
Rescue Coxswain
The two day Rescue Coxswain course provides a sound introduction to rescue and safety boat work, the course is specifically for powerboat users, including none divers.
Apart from the extra syllabus and variety of the craft, the major difference between this and the basic boat handling and diver coxswain courses, is the skill needed for dealing with rescues involving various type of craft and with personnel in the water.
Nitrox Gas Blender Course
The objective of this one day course is to train candidates in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards involved in blending nitrox gases for recreational scuba.
SAA clubs teach new members themselves. The SAA lays down a set of guidelines and standards, which the clubs follow in training and certifying their members. Many people who join us from other organisations may have varying styles of tuition but as long as their training is in line with our standards their programme will be accepted by the SAA.
All diving qualifications are at the discretion of the Diving Officer. This means that the Diving Officer has a lot of flexibility when crossing over divers who have received training with other organisations. The Diving Officer may take into account training, experience and ability. Any individual crossing over may be sure of a positive reception and will be provided with all the support they require to make the transition. An additional benefit of joining the SAA, is that the SAA is soon to be approved as a member of CMAS and as such will provide you with additional recognition anywhere in the world.
As an organisation, the SAA is a particularly close knit community. As a club and as an individual, the contact you will have with other clubs and divers within your region is significant. The SAA's friendly structure positively encourages this, and ensures you that you get the most out of your sport.
Diving Qualification Grades
Elementary Diver Trainee (EDT)
An EDT must complete all pool and relevant classroom training, as set out in the SAA Qualification Record Book and Guidance Manual, to the satisfaction of the Club Diving Officer before being taken on their first open water dive. A trainee must dive with an Open Water Instructor or above and must not dive at a depth greater than 10m.
Elementary Diver (ED)
An Elementary Diver is fully pool trained but inexperienced in open water. When diving in open water an Elementary Diver must be accompanied by at least a Dive Leader or higher. If the Elementary Diver is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor. An Elementary Diver may Dive to a maximum Depth of 20m whilst under Instruction for OWD.
Open Water Diver (OWD)
An Open Water Diver has additional practical experience. The Open Water Diver must be accompanied by a minimum of a Dive Leader or higher. If the OWD is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor. An Open Water Diver may dive to a maximum depth of 35m whilst under Instruction for Club Diver.
Club Diver (CD)
A Club Diver is qualified to dive in open water and may dive with other certified to Club Diver or higher.
A Club Diver is not considered to have sufficient experience to dive with divers of Elementary or Open Water standards in open water. If the Club Diver is receiving any training or examination during the dive, it must be under the guidance of at least an Open Water Instructor.
A Club Diver may dive to a maximum depth of 50m.
Dive Leader (DL)
A Dive Leader has additional practical experience and knowledge, and has proven their ability to lead divers underwater. A Dive Leader may dive with any grade of certified diver. A Dive Leader is not an Instructor and may not instruct in open water unless qualified as an Open Water Instructor or above.
Dive Supervisor (DS)
A Dive Supervisor is an experienced and responsible diver, with a proven ability to organise and lead diving expeditions. A Dive Supervisor is not an Instructor and may not instruct in open water unless qualified as an Open Water Instructor or above.
Dive Master (DM)
A Dive Master is a diver who has through nationally organised assessments proven to have a higher level of knowledge and ability. A Dive Master is able to organise a group of divers to achieve major tasks and projects underwater.
Oxygen Administration
The SAA Oxygen Administration Course is a one day course intended to introduce the student to the use of oxygen as a First Aid procedure for diving related illness, and to produce a high standard in the administration of CPR to a diving casualty.
Diver First Aid
The SAA Diver First Aid Course is a two day course intended to benefit everyone, especially those with no previous knowledge in First Aid or the treatment of a casualty in an accident situation.
Diver Rescue
The SAA Diver Rescue three part Course provides the candidate with the diving skills and underpinning knowledge to improve or refresh their basic diving skills as well as developing their rescue skills.
Diver Rescue is a mandatory qualification for Dive Supervisor & Regional Instructor.
Nitrox Diver
This one-day Nitrox Diver course provides the diver with the knowledge to safely use Oxygen Enriched Air (Nitrox) for dives in the range down to 40 meters with reduced decompression obligation.
Extended Range Nitrox Diver (including accelerated decompression)
The three day SAA Extended Range Nitrox Diver (including accelerated decompression) course provides the diver with the knowledge to safely use richer Oxygen Enriched Air (Nitrox) mixes up to 100% for dives in the range down to maximum depth of 54 meters with reduced decompression obligation.
Basic Boathandling
The Basic Boat Handling course provides the member with little or no boat handling experience, theoretical and practical instruction in the safe handling of small powerboats at sea.
Chartwork and Navigation
The one day Chartwork and Navigation course provides the members, with little or no experience in chartwork or navigation, theoretical instruction in the use of charts and navigational aids.
Diver Coxswain
The Diver Coxswain five session course provides the experienced boat handlers, theoretical and practical instruction to enable them to take charge of small powered craft whilst on diving expeditions.
Rescue Coxswain
The two day Rescue Coxswain course provides a sound introduction to rescue and safety boat work, the course is specifically for powerboat users, including none divers.
Apart from the extra syllabus and variety of the craft, the major difference between this and the basic boat handling and diver coxswain courses, is the skill needed for dealing with rescues involving various type of craft and with personnel in the water.
Nitrox Gas Blender Course
The objective of this one day course is to train candidates in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards involved in blending nitrox gases for recreational scuba.
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