Plymouth Trip - Skipper Advice Needed?!

[Bantam]

I'm in the umming and aaahing stages of sorting out a trip to Plymouth on a hard boat, prolly for 10 peeps, but maybe more, doing the JEL, Scylla et al.

Am aiming for may-time but I think I may not be lucky. Any recommendations of skippers? I've used Dave Booker with Amoco before and he was brill.

Just sort-of gauging interest? Who would like to go?

I've only posted in here as it's a bit of a recce first before I jump in with both feet.

Mark.

[Garf]

EDIT : Read post before engaging keyboard garf you moron

May is a little mad for me, theres already a YD trip to Plymouthm, and a YD gig in Mull.

[Bantam]

Originally Posted by Garf

Always interest in diving Plymouth mate. When did you have in mind?

I'll prolly give Dave Booker a ring to see when he's free. I'd like to aim for Mid-May. However, what I might do is see what's free across the year and post a couple of weekends so we can choose.

[Bantam]

I was thinking of doing it as a trip for other YD'ers, but it's been hived off in here now Took me 10 minutes to find it. I wasn't looking entirely for charter boats as if I can get Dave Booker I will, I was more trying to gauge interest to see if it's worth me organising it.

(I know my place. Getting me coat....)

[NeilP]

Would need to know dates, but I'd be interested.

[Odin]

dates please and I'm very interested!
Odin

[Paul Brown]

[quote=Bantam]I'm in the umming and aaahing stages of sorting out a trip to Plymouth on a hard boat, prolly for 10 peeps, but maybe more, doing the JEL, Scylla et al.

Am aiming for may-time but I think I may not be lucky. Any recommendations of skippers? I've used Dave Booker with Amoco before and he was brill.

QUOTE]

Pete Fergus is an excellent skipper. He runs an offshore 105 'Venture' from Plymouth. I think he is full for May, but its worth giving him a bell - 07778 494 274. Alternatively call Roger Webber - 07773 157 981 or www.plymdive.com - who runs Excalibur. The boat is a little tired, but Roger is Ok, and he arranges bookings for a few other boats, so if he can't accommodate you on his boat he'll probably be able to find someone who will. Lastly you can try Deep Blue's Seeker - http://www.deepbluediving.org/ - boat looks OK, but I havent dives off it so can't comment on skipper etc.

Hope that helps

Paul
PS - if no joy I have Venture booked for the 7th and 8th May and can keep you informed if I have any spaces.

[Mark Davies]

I'll second the recommendation for Pete Fergus and the Venture. Good boat and amongst the best customer service I've ever had - Pete really looks after his guests. I managed to book him for a couple of days mid-week last May at fairly short notice. If you can avoid the weekends you'll probably have more luck.

[bottle_monkey]

Alright Mark

I have dived of pete Hamely's boat 'Furious' out of plymouth. very nice boat with room for 12 and a lift! Don't have his details but digger does. Might be interested in the trip if I can persuade digger that he wants to go and give me a lift.


Kev

p.s I hear you have some pictures of the rare donkey moth.

[Adrian Kelland]

Bantam,

A few other HBs http://www.subaqua.co.uk/boat/plymouth.html

I'm sure Doug Parker could fill in any gaps in our knowledge of these boats. It's a long time since i've used Storm or Cee King.

Adrian