The 2008 Wraysbury Wednesday Evening Dive Thread

[IanDennis]

I won't get my hopes up

We will get on fine then

I'll be there on Wednesday from about 4.30 if you want to go over dsmbs.

Ian

[MJH]

What is the viz like at this place? I liek the idea of this to practice the dsmb instead of swanage pier, because you don't need to concentrate on getting pushed into the pier or bouncing off the bottom, whilst fighting with an inflatable sausage.

The bottom of Wraysbury is silt. The vis is good until it gets kicked up. So you will be fine as long as you stay over one of the platforms to practice

[PeeBee]

I'll be there on Wednesday from about 4.30 if you want to go over dsmbs.

Ian

Russ as well as Ian's valuable expert advice, one week you should ask The Diving Dud to show you how to use a spool as an alternative, he's got a speshul technique.

[Morag]

Russ - plenty of people about- you might even find somebody who know's what they are doing

i would offer but the nearest i will get to Wraysbury for about a month is flying over it on wednesday

[John63]

i would offer but the nearest i will get to Wraysbury for about a month is flying over it on wednesday

You going diving somewhere nice?

[Morag]

You going diving somewhere nice?

I am taking Master Scubee to see my sister and assorted family in Canada. Not diving, unless we go to Lake Minnewanka (yes, that is a real place ) and they have kit for hire, then i might be tempted. I have always wanted to dive in Lake Louise, but as it is a tad chilly most of the year, i doubt that will happen!

It will be the first totally non-diving holiday i have had for 6 years

[John63]

Here you go, no excuse now.

Sports Clubs and Associations includes links to clubs and dive shops. Must be able to get some kit sorted.


Lake Minniwanka has been dammed 3 times in its history. The most recent dam, built in 1941, flooded the 1912 dam site, as well as an old bridge and town. Both of these sites are located a short distance away from the newest dam. The remnants of an old bridge can be found near the stairs located at the south end of the dam. Swim due east from the plaque on shore. Not much remains of the dam, aside from a few pilings and the bank heads. Depth is 15m(50') at the top, and 24m (80') at the bottom. The dam, pump house, and foundations of some support buildings can be found north of the bridge. The easiest way to find these objects is to park mid-way along the dam, and swim out at an ~60 degree bearing from the #12 sign. This should put you on the dam. If you find yourself in a valley turn to the right (60 degrees usually puts you a little north of the dam), and follow the valley to the dam. The damn itself contains a pump house, which you can swim through. The dam is completely intact, consists of both a concrete dam and wood/rock coffer, and is quite interesting to look at. Dam is usually at 18m (60') at the top and 27m (90') at the bottom. North of the dam are several other things you can look for - the foundations of several old support buildings, a well, an old row-boat, and other artifacts can be found in this region. Water is usually around 18m (60') here. There is also a complete town site located mid-lake. Some divers scooter from shore to this site, but for most divers it is out of reach unless they have a boat. Rumor has it that there is also an old ranger station/dock accessible from shore, although I have never seen the location of that site listed. Lastly, located east of the picnic area are a series of cliffs. Enter at the gravel bay, swim around the point, and follow the cliffs north. Often fish can be spotted here, and its a great place to look for fishing lures/gear. Depths to 21m/70'. Because this is a dammed lake the water levels can vary greatly. The depths listed here are the usual, although they can be up to 3m/10' deeper, and as much as 10m/30' shallower. Vis varies greatly - from >10m/30' in winter/spring, to as little as 15cm/6" during the worst of the run-off. The dam site is located in a protected area, but you should fly a flag if diving the cliffs or bridge. Lots of people fish of the gear - keep an eye out. This site is at 1500m/5000' above sea level - altitude tables are required.

[Morag]

Here you go, no excuse now.

Sports Clubs and Associations includes links to clubs and dive shops. Must be able to get some kit sorted.


Lake Minniwanka has been dammed 3 times in its history. The most recent dam, built in 1941, flooded the 1912 dam site, as well as an old bridge and town. Both of these sites are located a short distance away from the newest dam. The remnants of an old bridge can be found near the stairs located at the south end of the dam. Swim due east from the plaque on shore. Not much remains of the dam, aside from a few pilings and the bank heads. Depth is 15m(50') at the top, and 24m (80') at the bottom. The dam, pump house, and foundations of some support buildings can be found north of the bridge. The easiest way to find these objects is to park mid-way along the dam, and swim out at an ~60 degree bearing from the #12 sign. This should put you on the dam. If you find yourself in a valley turn to the right (60 degrees usually puts you a little north of the dam), and follow the valley to the dam. The damn itself contains a pump house, which you can swim through. The dam is completely intact, consists of both a concrete dam and wood/rock coffer, and is quite interesting to look at. Dam is usually at 18m (60') at the top and 27m (90') at the bottom. North of the dam are several other things you can look for - the foundations of several old support buildings, a well, an old row-boat, and other artifacts can be found in this region. Water is usually around 18m (60') here. There is also a complete town site located mid-lake. Some divers scooter from shore to this site, but for most divers it is out of reach unless they have a boat. Rumor has it that there is also an old ranger station/dock accessible from shore, although I have never seen the location of that site listed. Lastly, located east of the picnic area are a series of cliffs. Enter at the gravel bay, swim around the point, and follow the cliffs north. Often fish can be spotted here, and its a great place to look for fishing lures/gear. Depths to 21m/70'. Because this is a dammed lake the water levels can vary greatly. The depths listed here are the usual, although they can be up to 3m/10' deeper, and as much as 10m/30' shallower. Vis varies greatly - from >10m/30' in winter/spring, to as little as 15cm/6" during the worst of the run-off. The dam site is located in a protected area, but you should fly a flag if diving the cliffs or bridge. Lots of people fish of the gear - keep an eye out. This site is at 1500m/5000' above sea level - altitude tables are required.

Thank you for that - I knew there was diving there, and I have fancied it, and it all looks good except that master scubee is only 11, and restricted on depth to 12m

But it is still tempting

[PeeBee]

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[Morag]

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