Ok its reached the staring point World Record

[Air Guzzler]

After weeks nay months of waiting for a reply from GWR and a few freindly prompts it looks like we will have to take the bull by the horns and make a start.

This was the original web article that got me thinking one night after 6 cans of Tangled Foot that it woul dbe a good idea

'Extreme ironing' on the sea bed in new record :: Extreme Ironing Bureau :: Ironing under the sky

not to self never post when pissed.


The rules
How do I set a record?

Ever since a couple of British climbers claimed the world extreme ironing altitude record by pressing a garment on the Weissmeis in Switzerland, there have been a wave of ironists claiming extreme ironing records. Whilst the EIB, is a fairly laid back organisation, we have had to put together a few "rules" before we can verify an "official" new record.

Board size: A miniature board is ok (although we prefer to see full sized boards wherever possible). However, it can't be one of those tiny boards. It needs to be at least 1 metre long, 30 centimeters at the widest point and have legs.

Irons: No plastic toys irons, they must be real irons. Travel irons are fine.

Garment: Any garment is suitable, but it must be at least the size of a tea towell. It's hardly impressive to iron a handkerchief.

Ironing: There must be visual proof of ironing (a photo or video clip) and it should be at a recognisable and verifiable landmark. For example, there's enough pictures of the top of Everest to verify that one. And, it sounds stupid, but you MUST be outdoors - no indoor ironing counts.

Type of record: We've had people ironing near the top of Everest (height) and through the Blue Hole off the Egyptian coast (depth) but there's still plenty of records to go for yet. We'll leave it to your imagination...

Iron on



So the plan is with a little help from a few YD member is to use the NDAC on a date to be agreed but this is provisionally 10th Jan 2009

Below is a copy of some recent correspondance
We have agreement from Darren at NDAC, and GLOC has agreed to liaise directly with him to organise that end. It may not be very central, but it is a huge site, and really accessible from most places. We don' t believe Stoney would work on the basis that a weekend it would be too busy, and weekdays will cut a lot of people out. NDAC has a big shelf, plus some deeper areas to please everyone!

we need to get divers on board (hehehe) as soon as we can - NDAC have suggested a date of 10 jan and will promote it on their website.

They will charge an entry fee, i think it is £20, which will be divided to enable a large proportion to go to the RNLI, as the YD charity of the year.

So guys get your diary free for that weekend and lets have some firm commitment form divers, friends & Families to raise some funds for the RNLI.

Please sign below to start with.

Regards

John

Aka Air-Guzzler.

[Arfie]

Everyone needs to try and get their own iron and board if possible, but I'm trying to get as many as possible to help.

I've been posting on Freecycle asking for old irons and ironing boards and I'll be asking at the local recycling centre (tip).

1. Arfie

[MixedUp]

Not sure if you are simply aiming for the most number of people doing underwater ironing, or a depth record for underwater ironing.

If it is the latter then you have no chance at the NDAC, as the record was once held by John Rudolph of SWM at 130 metres, and coz he beat Louise T's record she went and took the record back again.

Steve

[bythesea]

So what record are you going for? Depth or most simultaneous people ironing underwater?

[MixedUp]

So what record are you going for? Depth or most simultaneous people ironing underwater?

As I just said, depth record is not an option

Steve

[Arfie]

Guys, if you read the linked article you'd know

The Aussies got the most extreme ironists in the water earlier this year, we are hoping to whoop their record of 72.

It could be a combined world record attempt and the YD Freeze Your Nuts of gig all combined.

Arfie

[Air Guzzler]

Ok in plan simple terms for the local skim readers

The aim is to get as many divers to partake in the event. so we will be aiming for 6-12mtrs depth with as many dives as possible with this depth range even junior OW divers will be able to join in.

hope that helps

[lloydwatkin]

Well done on the record acceptance. The paperwork is all in for the scuba santas so hopefully we'll have a thumbs up for that too

How come NDAC are charging £20 entry that day? I assume their usual £15 and then their giving £5 to the RNLI, very charitable given how much the event will boost their takings on an otherwise cold January morning!

For example last year Tim at Vobster gave £5 of the entry fee to the RNLI without increasing prices.

[Morag]

Well done on the record acceptance. The paperwork is all in for the scuba santas so hopefully we'll have a thumbs up for that too

How come NDAC are charging £20 entry that day? I assume their usual £15 and then their giving £5 to the RNLI, very charitable given how much the event will boost their takings on an otherwise cold January morning!

For example last year Tim at Vobster gave £5 of the entry fee to the RNLI without increasing prices.

I didn't see the correspondence between GLOC and Darren about this. AFAIUI, the entry fee was to include an RNLI donation, a T shirt and site entry. I am also not certin what they have agreed.

It would be a good idea to have a thread with the list of divers, and leave this one for questions & answers.

ok... thread started with the list...


http://www.yorkshire-divers.com/foru...ml#post1015749

[lloydwatkin]

I didn't see the correspondence between GLOC and Darren about this. AFAIUI, the entry fee was to include an RNLI donation, a T shirt and site entry. I am also not certin what they have agreed.

It would be a good idea to have a thread with the list of divers, and leave this one for questions & answers.

Sorry