Lundy Hardboats

[PeeBee]

what kind of sensible skipper objects to ponies? He must be a complete tw*t and I'd hate to have him providing surface cover, hope you get to dive with someone with some understanding of safety.

[Dave_S]

when i spoke to andy to book this Lundy 17/18 May 2008 he had one weekend day left this year [a saturday in october] one of his boats is a blyth cat with lift the other isn't he had no problem with whatever kit people wanted on either boat but if you have a bit of weight the lift is a bonus

dave

[MarkP]

Thanks all, looks like Ilfracombe next year...

Regards,

Mark

[IPA101]

As I am originally from north Devon I was very pleased to dive for the first time at Lundy on Friday and had a great time. I went with Obsession out of Ilfracombe had a great view of the coast on the way out, despite the rough seas.

The boat and crew gave me confidence that the day would be good ( they even loaded my gear while I parked the car - 2.80 all day at the far side of the harbour from the pier)!

The diving at Lundy was different to anything else I've seen in the UK (or anywhere else). We did a big drift dive at high speed due to the currents hovering above and occasionally through the kelp forests. After the initial adrenaline rush quite enjoyable. Lunchtime was spent snorkeling with the seals. We also dived the Robert which while not being spectacular was still interesting with enough nooks and crannies to keep interest.

I am looking forward to the trip Dave_S has organised next May already. The boat I was on was the older Obsession. It still was very good with plenty of space for 12 sets of gear and divers. It has a side door making re-entry to boat not too difficult.

I was grateful to get air fills from the local Ilfracombe BSAC clubhouse who were happy to help out despite me being a SAA diver. They even let me buy a beer!