Farnes or St. Abbs - 10 +11 March 07'

[Gram43]

Well after our planned diving on Sunday at the Farne Islands was cancelled I have contacted the skippers at St. Abbs to see who is going out and the only person is good old reliable Peter Gibson (there's only the Perfiect Storm that would put him off).

So, Peter has plenty of availability on Saturday and Sunday and his times usually run 0900, 1100, 1300 and 1500. Sadly, the viz on Saturday 03 March was 1m-2m, which is more or less average for the weather conditions we have been experiencing lately.

I am waiting for William Sheil from Glad Tidings at the Farnes to come back to me regarding his availability but please see Ben's (Seal Diver) thread ref 10March to book.

So, it now looks like you have a choice of venues, but these will be completely reliant on weather conditions and as I discussed with Peter, its not worth me booking spaces in the hope that the trip will go ahead. Mainly because of the poor weather lately.

I would suggest those wanting to attend either venue contact the skippers in turn to book their places. Saturday may be a better choice for the Farnes seeing as Seal Diver seems to be getting out without any great hassle.

You can call the Skippers on the following numbers:-
William Sheil (Glad Tidings - Farnes) - 07799 666573
Peter Gibson - St. Abbs - 07702 687606

Remember that I have not booked any spaces as a group, it's up to you to book your own. Please contact whichever skipper you want to go with on the Friday/Saturday beforehand to make sure that the diving is on, to avoid any disappointment.

Good luck and let's hope we can get in.

[jorawley]

cheers graham

so what are we thinking people?? saturday with william and then sunday with peter out of st abbs??
Anyone able to do both days??

Jorawley - abbs or farnes, sat & sun
Alun - abbs or farnes, sunday only

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by jorawley

cheers graham

so what are we thinking people?? saturday with william and then sunday with peter out of st abbs??
Anyone able to do both days??

Jorawley - abbs or farnes, sat & sun
Alun - abbs or farnes, sunday only

I can also do both.

[Seal diver]

Unless it's blowing a hooley then I'm planning to dive the Saturday (10th March) - then home for a big curry!

Main focus will be with seals for me (although the Somali is always a possibility IF the tides are right?? ... LW slack.. for all those who need scrap iron nearby!!)

Booking with William direct on tel: 01665 721297.
Safe diving - hope to see you there,
Ben. "Seal diver"

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[Buoyant Babe]

Sunday Abbs of Farnes better for me and Aaran.

Hxxx

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by Buoyant Babe

Sunday Abbs of Farnes better for me and Aaran.

Hxxx

Just heard from William Sheils and he has both days free at the moment. He did say to check for a long range forecast from tomorrow to get an idea on what we can expect weatherwise.

Let's see what the forecast says! Then we can arrange where we go.

Graham

[Colin Marriott]

Originally Posted by Gram43

Just heard from William Sheils and he has both days free at the moment. He did say to check for a long range forecast from tomorrow to get an idea on what we can expect weatherwise.

Let's see what the forecast says! Then we can arrange where we go.

Graham

I'd favour Saturday in the Farnes, and as the atlantic chart shows high pressure building to the south west, it could be a go-er


ColinM

[jorawley]

Anyone else interested in diving this weekend apart from us usual suspects??

[Gram43]

Originally Posted by jorawley

Anyone else interested in diving this weekend apart from us usual suspects??

Methinks they're all scared of the weather!!

Saturday, as Colin said looks OK but should be sunny with some cloud and ligh showers.

So, perhaps we should try Saturday this time eh?

Graham

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by Gram43

Methinks they're all scared of the weather!!

Saturday, as Colin said looks OK but should be sunny with some cloud and ligh showers.

So, perhaps we should try Saturday this time eh?

Graham

Not good for Aaran I'm afraid - he's on night shift Friday night. May have to make our own arrangements.