Yorkshire Divers - Farnes 2008

[Seal diver]

SATURDAY 12TH JANUARY

Well, all you hardened divers will be keen to try out the Christmas presents and actually get in the water.

We all know that those inland sites are useful for training but there's no mystery or surprises.... except perhaps the enormous pike at Stoney or the fact that you can grab a quick snack at 20m+ in the air pocket in the Hydrobox there....

The open coastal waters of the North Sea beckon and the Farne Islands (as you all know - a magnet for marine life and wrecks) is the destination.

Now some of you will be saying it's too cold and some of the divers out there (we all know them) would rather dive into a pint and a pub than actually get wet between Oct and May! No worries - whatever makes you happy!

All I can say is that the water temp is certainly manageable for anyone with a decent undersuit and if in doubt add 1-2kg to your belt and try a Helly Lifa top and a fleece underneath. The temp "topside" on the boat can be damn nippy but again perfectly manageable with a flask/ some high energy food, a warm hat / gloves and a coat if you need it (William will ensure that there's coffee/tea for everyone)

The weather is always the crucial factor and any wind stronger 24-25mph will probably put pay to any diving unless the whole group is particularly experienced in diving in rough conditions.
The met office report for Boulmer seems to be the most reliable indication of weather at the Farnes >>

Met Office: Boulmer: forecast

Places can be booked with the skipper (William Shiel) on 01665 721297.
As always you are responsible for your own dive planning/ safety/ buddies etc. I am just highlighting the fact that the boat will be heading out diving and there will be places - first come basis.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!Safe diving,

Ben "Seal diver"
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[Seal diver]

For those unable to do the 12th if the weather looks promising the 19th is also a possibility - names to the skipper.

Yes - there will be seals - but you may have to be patient and work a bit harder to get close to them. Yes - if weather looks favourable you should be able to get on some wreckage.

Safe diving,
Ben "Seal diver"
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[Kev W]

Why does the skipper know nothing about these proposed dives/dates

[Stesh]

Originally Posted by Kev W

Why does the skipper know nothing about these proposed dives/dates

He does now, as I've just got off the phone to the Skipper William and the 12th is okay, the 19th however isn't due to Deep Blue Dive Centre booking it.

Kev, Ben (sealdiver) doesn't organise these boats, he's only flagging up when the boats available.

[Kev W]

Thanks Stesh, it was the 19th I was interested in. will sort something else out

[Seal diver]

Thanks Stesh.

It is always worth speaking to William as he may have a few places on a trip even if there are divers booked... (it may be a small group)

If there are enough people & the weather is OK then I'll be out on the 12th and William certainly has places at present (01665 721297)

HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all viewing!

Safe diving,
Ben "Seal diver"