What a great day
I'd like to do this wreck again in more than 0.5m vis, as the bits i saw looked quite interesting...
Brighton Diver 2 is a pretty impressive boat, well set out and with a good lift that goes nice and deep into the water, and plenty of deck space. Considering it is only 90 miles from home to Brighton (probably the closest bit of 'diveable' sea to me), then I'll definately be back later this year.
Anyway, was good to just get in the sea, and see some old friends, and hopefully make a few new ones. I quite enjoyed the rough sea, but I thankfully don't suffer from sea sickness. The tea was good too, by far the most important part of a dive boat's 'service'.
I was intending to leave straight away, but got persuaded to stay for a drink in the club. Unfortunately, i had elected to go home in my Arctics, so ended up walking around the Marina looking like a cross between an overweight ballerina and Skeletor. Not a good look...
I also managed to aquire a dive related injury - I have bruises all down my side and sore legs - but that was my fault for deciding to take my whole mountain of dive kit on the boat, needing 3 trips up and down the pontoon to carry it all - what the hell was i thinking?
Oh, and cheers to Marianne for organising it all - much appreciated.