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UK Dive Trips
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rib DivingDiscover the delights of UK Diving
Weekends are scheduled regularly throughout the summer months, but provided we have a Boat Handler and six dive society members wanting to dive, then additional weekends can be planned. These weekends are a perfect opportunity for those new
to UK diving to sample the variety it has to offer - from drift to wreck dives,
and also enables the more experienced to have a fun weekend. Our more experienced
society members enjoy helping those new to UK diving to enjoy their weekend!
We've gave it it's first run out at Selsey Bill in 2009 and it cruises happily at 30kts with 4 divers on board, so 25kts should be easily achievable with 6 divers. Even though it was being run in, the max speed we saw was 42kts! It'll also be easier and safer to go "offshore" due to the reliability and reserve power available with the new engine. Lookout for trips to the Aeolian Sky and Eddystone Lighthouse!
We also introduced some new things in 2009, which hopefully will make it all run smoother for everyone. A few of the new services are:
Diving from the RIB is available to everyone, whatever their
diving qualification or training body. We hope you will all support the RIB diving program in 2010, so you can all experience the great diving the UK has to offer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 RIB Weekend Schedule
Adventure Diver RIB Pleasure Diving2-5 April - Easter - Swanage1-3 May Bank Holiday - Portland29-31 May Spring Bank Holiday -Brixham26 & 27 June - Swanage/Portland17 & 18 July - Newhaven28-30 August Bank Holiday - Plymouth25 & 26 September - Selsey Bill23 & 24 October - West Bay13 & 14 November - SwanageDiving £35 per day* *Min 2 dives. £35 Deposit Required for the Season. Payment for diving MUST be made by cash or cheque at time of diving. For further information and booking details please contact the shop.
Rib diving is £35 per day (cash or cheque on the day) for 2 dives, if you wish to partake in only one dive please advise us in advance as this will affect the number of people able to dive on the day. We require a £35 deposit to book a space, this will also pay for the first days diving. You will be required to complete a Boat Travel and Scuba Diving Release, Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Form before taking part in each weekend. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portland
The Isle of Portland is not really an island, however
it is only joined to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and the Chesil
Beach. The mass of land that juts out into the channel is formed from
a block of limestone 4.5 miles long by 1.75 miles wide, it rises from
near sea level in the south to over 400 ft high in the north.
Portland Harbour is likely to be the first thing you see as you approach Portland along the causeway. It stretches over some 6,700 acres and is the largest man-made warm-water harbour in the world. Built in the Mid 19th century at a time when British pride and inspiration were at their peak, the awesome breakwaters were constructed with over 6 million tons of local Portland stone, quarried and laid by convicts. Over the years, the Harbour has become home to some of the largest and finest vessels in the World and for the past 150 years, to the Royal Navy - vital for military training and the development of underwater weapons. The continued defence development saw the two final arms of breakwater completed in 1906 (as a counter measure against torpedo attack) and in 1914 battleship, HMS Hood was deliberately sunk to block the exposed south shipping channel. However diving the The Hood today has been banned.
We launch from the Castletown Slipway next to the Breakwater Dive Centre (MAP) and the car park will be our meeting point usually between 7 & 9 AM. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plymouth
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great benefit of being a member of Adventure Divers Dive Society is access to
our 5.5 metre Tornado Rib (Rigid Inflatable Boat). Membership is only £30
per year with lots of other benefits too.
For the perfect diving
trip, visit Plymouth and experience a rich combination of heritage and
natural beauty in a thriving maritime city. There is something for everyone
in Plymouth, whatever the weather, you´ll never be lost for something
great to do. As the regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is
an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring
port.
We launch from the Mountbatten Centre (MAP) and this will be our meeting point usually between 7 & 9
AM. However if you are able secure a room at the Mountbatten
Centre it will be simply a case of rolling out of bed in the morning. |
Plymouth Dive Sites |
| Wrecks | Drifts and Scenic |
Glen Strathallen 15M |
Hand Deeps 12-50M |
For the NON Diver |
Visit world famous heritage sites like Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower Steps. In the Barbican, you can enjoy centuries of maritime tradition. Shop to your heart´s content in the Plymouth City Centre Shopping Boulevards. Or simply relax on the waterfront and enjoy the stunning views across the harbour. Whatever you enjoy, it´s yours to discover in Plymouth all year round. Why not visit the National Marine Aquarium Plymouth. |
Brixham - Torbay
Brixham centres on the harbour and the bustle of one of Britain's busiest fishing ports. You can wander around the many harbourside shops, watch the fishermen unloading their daily catch, or take a peek at the work of the artists who gather at Artist's Corner. Sample freshly caught seafood from one of the quayside's fish stalls,
or relax in a pub or restaurant and watch life go by. Away from the
harbour you can lose yourself in a maze of narrow, winding streets,
and within walking distance from the town centre you will find some
of the Torbay Riviera's most spectacular scenery. Sandy beaches and
secluded coves give way to the towering cliffs at Berry Head, offering
breathtaking views of Torbay and the starting point of the stretch of
dramatic coast path that winds its way round to the village of Kingswear. Brixham Marina is right on the harbour quayside and is now well established as a favourite cruising centre both for novices and for experienced yachtsmen from home and abroad. The attractive replica of Francis Drake's famous ship, the Golden Hind, is moored in Brixham Harbour. Sails, masts and rigging above deck and period scenes below will give you a feel for life at sea as it used to be in the 16th century. |
Brixham Dive Sites |
| Wrecks | Drifts and Scenic |
The Britagne (28m) . The Perrone (30m) The Lord Stewart (33m) The Dudley Rose (37m) The Dutch Barge (8m) |
The Ore Stone (5-20m) Torbay's biggest & most prominent rock. Thatcher Rock (5-15m) Torbay's second prominent rock. Morris Rogue (2-15m) A pinnacle that rises from the mud / silt bottom. Berry Head (5-40m) Cod Rock (3-25m) |
For the NON Diver |
You can visit one or more of Torbays 20 beaches many of which have won blue flag awards to just simply relax. Alternatively visit Paignton Zoo Environmental park one of the nicest zoo's I have ever visited. Or a trip to Torquay with its first class shopping facilities and the historic Princess Gardens or just a stroll around the marina to Living Coasts Coastal Zoo. You may even want to step back in time and visit Cockington Village with its 10km of country paths and thatched cottages. There is always something to do in Torbay. |
| TheEnglish-Riviera.com | |
| Brixham.uk.com | Torbay Coast and Countryside trust |
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Swanage
Escape to a unique part of Dorset where glorious sandy beaches and
breathtaking coastal scenery blend harmoniously with peaceful, unspoilt
countryside and picturesque villages of mellow stone and golden thatch. Our recommended accomodation is at Priestways Caravan Park, which also offers camping facilities. Alternatively the Virtual Swanage site will give you additional accomodation details. |
Swanage Dive Sites |
| Wrecks | Drifts and Scenic |
| The Aeolian Sky 30M The Kyarra 30M Fleur de Lys 15M |
Old Harry, Ballard Point 13M Mussel Beds 12M Peveril Ledge 22M Swanage Pier 6M Tanville Ledges Durlston Head |
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Swanage Bay |
Old Harry |
For the NON Diver |
The gentle shelving beach
at Swanage, with its Victorian
Pier and fabulous views across to the Needles on the Isle of Wight,
is hugely popular with families. This traditional seaside resort offers many interesting shops, attractive parks and gardens, tearooms offering Dorset cream teas, fish & chips and of course... there is the famous Punch and Judy Show! The nearby Beach Gardens offer a game of bowls, a round of putting, or a game of tennis in a tranquil setting. The informative Heritage Centre and three "heritage trails" enable visitors to uncover the fascinating features of "old Swanage". The beach holds the prestigious Blue Flag for beach cleanliness and is a popular spot for watersports, with marker buoys cordoning off a swimmers-only area. Boat cruises run to and from the pier, which is also one of the best diving locations in the country. Swanage is also the final station for the famous Swanage Steam Railway, which offers an entertaining and nostalgic trip through the glorious Purbeck countryside. The Swanage calendar offers many railway events as well as the frenzy of the Jazz Weekend, the exciting annual Regatta & Carnival Week and the lively Folk Festival. Nearby is Durlston Country Park, a fabulous 280 acre countryside paradise. The combination of unrivalled geology and huge range of wildlife make Durlston a very special place. The 40 ton Portland stone globe is unique and surrounded by fascinating plaques and benches inscribed with anecdotes and quotations. There is also an informative visitor centre and fabulous views of the coast. |
 Corfe Castle - From Railway |
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Build Your Dive Experience in Preparation for Coastal Trips. |
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Please contact the shop to find out which location and when
we will diving. |
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It will be one of the following recommended sites. |
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Basic services but civilised opening hours and not
big queues. Long Surface swim to shallow area's. |
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A more pleasurable not too busy site to visit. More
of a relaxing day than Stoney Cove, but not as much to see |
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Best for all round services and facilities. But very
busy at weekends. |
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Get there early ! Or for a couple of afternoon dives
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Dosthill Quarry |
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Mid-Week & Weekend
Hardboat Diving
For 2010 Mid-Week Diving Please Contact and Book Directly with Beaver for Diving with Beaver
or
Channel Diving
The Channel Diving web site will give you a greater choice of Dates & Sites.
Click on the link above for Steve's web site.
You are welcome to book directly with Channel Diving, however if you would like to dive with familiar faces please contact Beaver on the number below.
Channel
Diving |
Diving
With Beaver |
See the Channel Diving web site for additional details
and booking. |
Contact Beaver for full details and booking on 07836-660
706 |