Name
Helen.
Also known as 'H', 'Helbargs Princess of Strop' and part-time Wee Jimmy Krankie impersonator
Location
South Shields.
First Qualified
December 2001.
Club Member
YD, of course! Also, Le Bourg Divers.
Highest Diving Qualification
PADI DM. Crossover to BSAC DL. BSAC Advanced Nitrox
Instructor Yes/No
No.
What other training have you found most rewarding
My PADI RD was the most rewarding course I have done. Currently really enjoying my IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix.
What’s your standard Kit
Twin 12s with a 7L Ali stage.
Where do you usually Dive
North East Coast/Borders.
Number of Dives
240.
Deepest Dive
44.2m, Markgraf, Scapa.
Longest Dive
70 minutes at Eyemouth. I don't count the 89 minute one in Ellerton
Favourite Dive
Scapa in general. Los Delfines, Menorca - it all just came together. The Skelly at St Abbs - anemones the size of tea plates
Worst Dive
None have really been that bad. Had a bit of a hairy moment a few months back at Eyemouth.
What dive/trip would you most like to do
Scapa again - I'm going back next year.
What ONE other question should I have included?