Would you call Eastbourne local for diving?

[Finless]

Originally Posted by jimbob

Hello Bryan.
I think you're on to a winner there. I'm on a couple of small email lists but it would be great to have a bigger pool of divers.
Jimbob

Well, we have 3 between you, me and Matt. Colinicky will sign up.

I'm happy to use any existing group BUT I need to be sure if it is specifically aligned to one specific charter boat or just local divers.

[Paul Oliver]

You can put me down as well mate Not really local but would drive across for a decent 40m dive

[Janos]

Again, Eastbourne is localish for me.

However I would just put a note up on YD with numbers - you know the sort of thing

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2.
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etc. and see how it does.

Janos

[Finless]

Originally Posted by wreckweasel

bryan,

the problem with regional stuff is that people often contemplate dives in multiple regions, or are visiting somewhere, or are already sick of being members of too many sites/weblists/cheerleader appreciation societies.

Maybe just a post in the trips area, prefaced with "eastbourne" would suffice. It's also normally a good idea to advertise to others about the good stuff going on.


/Z

(Yes, local to eastbourne... well.. brighton)

Yes, I understand your point and have to confess I have done reasonably well using that method.

What I am proposing is a very basic, needs no logging onto a forum and searching about, you just open your email (work email for me ) and there is the info I need.

Unfortunately, and understandably, my regular dive ferry is now only accepting full charter bookings and doing thrill rides etc. I did offer my lap to assist with the thrill rides but due to the sex of the thrillee being down to the luck of the draw I had to withdraw it quite quickly!!

I'm just looking for easy access to (and to be accessed by) a core of local divers including those who are no longer interested in clubs and, maybe, even dive fora?

[Dave R]

I would be interested in dives from Eastbourne & just down the road for me from Battle

Also worth posting spaces on BoatSpace

[Paul Oliver]

Actually Eastbourne is very local to me this weekend as i'm diving out of there Sat and possibly Sun as well.

Edit: Not staying over so your safe from the evils of drinking with me this weekend Bryan

[Spacehopper]

Bryan, I'm fairly local (Crawley) and interested but 40m in UK waters is beyond my level. If you're planning anything suitable for the less experienced amongst us, say in the 20 - 25 m range, let me know.

Gareth

[Prometheus]

Originally Posted by Spacehopper

Bryan, I'm fairly local (Crawley) and interested but 40m in UK waters is beyond my level. If you're planning anything suitable for the less experienced amongst us, say in the 20 - 25 m range, let me know.

Gareth

Wot he said, 12lt + pony.

[Hazel W]

errrr...not realy local for me !


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[vid]

eastbourne is localish, so both mrs vid and I would be up for this and the depth isn't a problem

the only problem we find is something that you've identified already

Originally Posted by Finless

I am to reluctant to comit to many dives too far in advance ...........

we're failing to fill 4 club trips from eastbourne for next year, as most folk don't want to commit any cash until the day before the trip - and even then with the option to stay in bed on the day and not lose a deposit

vid