The dive season got off to a great start this Paddy’s weekend in Oysterhaven, Co Cork.

The gods smiled on us as we enjoyed the best weather in the country.

The offshore winds gave us great sea conditions.

Now, if only we could do something about the temperature of the water!!!

Thanks to Nina, Dave, the tow’ers John G and Maciej, and everyone else who helped make the weekend a great success.

See all the photos in the Gallery Section or on Facebook.

Brand spanking new, the still-to-be-named boat is hitched up to Gyvsie’s car for the long journey home. Proud Peter has it all polished up!

It’s here! Check out The Gallery for more photos.

Sixteen brave and hardy souls turned up on a very cold day, ready to pitch in and do whatever needed doing!! Thanks to their efforts the boat house and surroundings look clean and tidy, equipment has been serviced ready to go.  See more photos in the Gallery, or go to our Facebook page.

(AND the new boat arrives next week!!!)

For those who made it to Skerries for the snorkel …. this is what you did! 0.95kilometers. Well done!

Now who has the group photo? – Here it is, thanks Ray!!

and I didn’t fall flat on my face, I was tripped …. honest!!!

Did you know that we have 21 new members this year? Fantastic! What a great start to the year.

Seven new members have already completed their pool snorkel training and test. Congratulations to Ray, Dave, Sean, Geraldine, Tomasz, Aidas and Jakub.

Thanks especially to Rachel for her committment to this, and also Marie, Peter (and I hope I am not leaving any other instructors out).

Five out of those seven are now entering into the scuba training phase and we wish them well in that. Sean has already completed his pool scuba test – well done!

Again, thanks to all the Moniteur instructors who have volunteered for this – Bryan, John C, John B, Steve and anyone else who will be coming on stream.

Congratulations to Nina, Dave W, Maciej and Fintan who completed the VHF course and exam today. They have all been recommended to Dept of Transport for their licences to be issued.

Despite her worried look, Nina and the others did brilliantly!!

IT’S NAC TIME …….

I have booked the National Aquatic Centre for our yearly club session on Sunday 10^th March, from 7.00 until 8.00

As you know from previous years this is a great opportunity for members to;

1.       Practice their skills (Rescue lifts, SMB, etc).

2.       Test out new and serviced equipment (SMB, Regs, etc).

3.       Have a bit of craic in more tepid waters (Though the 5 meter pool can be cool enough at times).

This normally costs approximately €15 per diver.

If you commit to going but cannot go on the day you will still be expected to pay unless you can find a replacement.

In the past this has been a fun day out and of benefit to divers of all grades. It will be especially valuable for any members who have done their pool scuba training. If you have started training but haven’t finished yet, it will be up to your instructor as to whether it is suitable or not.

The places are limited to 20 people approximately, so names forward please, urgently!!!