Scapa In Depth 11-16th May 2008

[Hazel W]

Hi

I have been asked to settle this trip into a new thread so here it is:

Scapa In Depth

11-16th May 2008

Cost £260.00 (Diving, accom, air etc )

Trip will be based inside the flow with the opportunity, if weather permits, to go outside for generally slightly deeper stuff.
Max depth on this trip 66m inside the flow (62m outside)
Trying to stick as much as possible to the deep wrecks .
Possibles include:
Markgraf
Konig
Kronprinz Willhelm
Scapa Courier
Strathgarry
James Barrie
Bayern Turrets
Derflinger Debris field
and others.

all dives weather and tide dependant.


1.The Duck (Paid in full)
2.diver 1 (deposit paid)
3.diver 2 (deposit paid)
4.diver 3 (deposit paid)
5. GLOC (paid in full)
6.Dr T (paid in full)
7.Daveb0000 (paid in full)
8. Andy C
9. Grant "G man" (paid in full)
10. Grants Buddy Wayne (paid in full)
11. Marlas
12. SPACE



lets be having you .............................



Hazel

[GLOC]

1.Mark Powell
2.The Duck
3.diver 1
4.diver 2
5.diver 3
6. GLOC
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[daveb0000]

Hi Hazel

what sort of viz do you normally get at this time of year ? and traditionally how is the weather.

i know its a bit of "how longs a bit of string" but if you could give us a guide

Dave

[Hazel W]

Hi Dave
May is usually quite settled weather wise but you can get a blow at any time of year so dont count on it.
Vis in the middle of May is again usually in the 8-10 m range within the flow
but can be much better depending on the amount of fresh water coming off the land

so .....the bit of string is that long !


H

[daveb0000]

I wanted you to say the viz was pants and the weather around a force seven all week

I will have a chat with Ash on the weekend and TRY to sort out this years plans.


Dave

can you get a shot on the Strathgarry ready for the trip

[Hazel W]

ha ha I will certainly not be sending you down first .....*mutter mutter*

[Mark Powell]

As Hazel said I'm planning on doing an Adv Trimix course during this week.

The course will include;

- Team planning for deeper dives
- Expedition gas and logistics planning
- Decompression issues for 60-100m dives
- Diving with 3+ stage cylinders
- The use of scooters, lazy shots, deco trapezes, drop tanks, etc for deeper dives
- Using support divers

There will a couple of skills dives plus deeper dives building up to the final dives which will be between 70-80m (conditions dependent).

Pre-requisites are Entry Level Trimix or equivalent.

The cost is £500 plus gas.

Scapa is a fantastic place to do the course combining reliable conditions with some great dive sites. Doing it onboard Valkyrie also makes things much easier as all facilities for this type of diving are immediately to hand.

In addition doing the course in May sets you up for some good diving over the summer.

[daveb0000]

There will a couple of skills dives plus deeper dives building up to the final dives which will be between 70-80m (conditions dependent).


Mark/Hazel

Are these sites outside the flow then, if so any rough ideas on what they may be

[The Duck]

Originally Posted by daveb0000

There will a couple of skills dives plus deeper dives building up to the final dives which will be between 70-80m (conditions dependent).


Mark/Hazel

Are these sites outside the flow then, if so any rough ideas on what they may be

Deep?

[Hazel W]

Originally Posted by daveb0000

any rough ideas on what they may be

yes


H