Deep Wrecks In Scapa - The Highlights So Far

[GLOC]

There will be a longer trip report on this as it has the potential to be a stunner of trip due to the wrecks we have planned and because the conditions are brilliant; calm winds, vis so far on the Markgraf 6-8m and Koln 10m and is looking to be much better outside the Flow!

So...highlights to date

Andy's car broke down in Abington so I had to pick him up and his 2 twinsets and stages. My car did look like the proverbial dog with worms dragging it's arse on the ground. However, this was nothing compared to Grant's as he had 18 cylinders (2 x 18s, 2 x 15s, 2 x 10s, 4 x Al80s, 4 x 7s)

Cylinders so far between the 60 cylinders between 7 of us and 4 cars!!

The night out in Thurso was interesting. Needless to say that a mother and daughter will have ever lasting love for a southern lad, if you know what I mean. There was also a phantom sicker in the B&B we stayed in as someone woke up to find a pile of vomit at the end of their bed which they have no recollection of producing!!

Saturday morning at the ferry terminal was a sorry sight! Grant bought a pint on the ferry for a 'hair of the dog', drank 1" worth and left the rest of it to evaporate!

On the boat there was much kit fettling and the ground rules were laid out by Helen and Hazel. These were summed up as 'don't f*ck up' and 'don't piss us off.'

The main aim of this week is to dive some of the deeper wrecks (upto 60m) inside and outside the Flow.

Dive's today were Markgraf and Koln.

Not much to say other than Ash had a P-valve failure and we broke 3 x Salvos (1 x Andersen connector, 1 x LED buggered and 1 x cable broken) and 1 x OMS light failure.

Here are some piccies from today.


AndyC on Markgraf

The Duck on Koln

Wayne on Koln

AndyC on Koln

AndyC on Koln

On the Koln there were loads of moon jellyfish between 6 and 12m which Ash has some good pictures and video of which I am sure he will post sometime soon.

As with most YD trips, the banter is harsh and coming thick and fast, especially as we have a couple of DIRers, YBOD drivers, 3 x strokey OC bods plus Barry is bring along some MOD2 students for some of the stuff out of the Flow. The trip is shaping up to be a right load of fun. I will try and update this thread each night with the highlights and some photos.

Regards

[Sparky750]

Keep it coming the conditions look fantastic

[big_si]

Excellent stuff!

I can't wait to get up there!!!

[ScubaCraig]

looks great

[Hickdive]

Lovely, I hope the viz can hold out until late June.

[gwilson]

Originally Posted by Hickdive

Lovely, I hope the viz can hold out until late June.

So long as you dont kick it up

Roll on June, 60 cylinders in 4 cars? There was me wondering if i'll get 8 plus kit plus three adults??? im my golf

[Scubee]

So Ash The Stealth Diver wee'd his pants.

tsk.

Nice pics, as ever, Gloc

Don't screw the vis up beyond repair - the rest of YD is following behind!

[nickb]

So when's Captain Chunder going to reveal himself?

[nickb]

Originally Posted by Scubee

So Ash The Stealth Diver wee'd his pants.

Isn't this becoming a regular occurence?

[Hickdive]

Originally Posted by gwilson

So long as you dont kick it up

Roll on June, 60 cylinders in 4 cars? There was me wondering if i'll get 8 plus kit plus three adults??? im my golf

Hardy har har! I'm bringing a trowel on every dive just to make sure, jetfins aren't nearly as good as my old quattros at kicking it up

Only 8, who's not taking a stage then?

What did I tell you in my PM?

How to load a car for Scapa

Step 1. Open Boot of car and fold down as many seats as you can allowing for the number of people travelling.

Step 2. Go round house/shed/garage/attic/fridge gathering up every piece of diving kit you can find.

Step 3. When arms are full proceed to carry and throw it all in boot.

Step 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until no more gear can be found.

Step 5. Close boot and leave.