Name
Mark - but most people call me Wilbo
Location
Swindon, Wilts
First Qualified
05/01 - PADI OW
Club Member
Currently none - except our little club here.
Highest Diving Qualification
TDI AN&DP and PADI DM (lapsed)
Instructor Yes/No
No
What other training have you found most rewarding
GUE Fundies - it took what I thought I knew to be diving skills - crossed a red line through them and said "Could try better. C+". My diving is enjoyable with a great team of buddies.
What’s your standard Kit
Twin 12s and Al80, 'DIR' style rig.
Where do you usually Dive
South Coast - Portland, Weymouth, Plymouth or if bad then Vobster.
Number of Dives
270ish
Deepest Dive
48m
Longest Dive
No idea.
Favourite Dive
The Maine, The Tabarka.
Worst Dive
The Bretagne 2002. I buddied I guy I was told was comfortable with the dive (to 27m.) Agreed on a 100bar turn (after swimming into current). Constantly checked buddy for signals. Got 100bar 'T' signal so we turn around and dive with the current. about 5 minutes on the return leg - My buddy gives me and out of air - so I think "WTF!!" - donate octopus (diving single twelve, no redundant sources) and get him to 22m - settle him. He panics and starts to kick for the surface dragging me with him. 22m to surface in 13 seconds. DDRC called.
What dive/trip would you most like to do
Scapa 2007.
What ONE other question should I have included?
If you were a Super hero what food would you feed your alter ego's nextdoor neighbour's pet dog if you ran out of food while dog sitting?