The date for the pirate-themed Club BBQ has been changed to Saturday, July 19th owing to inclement conditions forecast for this weekend.
(P.S. Those of a sensitive disposition should not select “Read the rest of this entry”).
Jun
9
The article below appeared in The Irish Times Magazine on May 31st.
May
19
Click here for a trip report and images from the club’s ’08 trip to the Red Sea. Post a comment below.
Apr
8
Click here to view some underwater images shot by Fiona over the last couple of years while diving abroad.
Mar
20
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has recommended that jet skis should be licensed and those using them should have to undergo mandatory training. The recommendations are made in its report into the death of a jetskier on Lough Beltra, Co Mayo, in 2006. The Coast Guard, in its report for last year published today, says that there was a 10% increase in jet ski accidents last year. Continue reading “Jet Ski Incident” »
Mar
18
Rescues involving leisure craft and shore anglers have shown another increase in offshore and inland waters over the past year, according to latest Coast Guard statistics. The figures for 2007 show a 38 per cent rise in nuisance calls to Irish Coast Guard staff, while hoax calls are at half the level recorded almost a decade ago. Incident numbers last year involving Coast Guard staff and rescue agency volunteers were up by 154 cases on 2006. Almost half of the total number of 1,961 incidents occurred within a mile of the coast, at 958 rescues. Continue reading “IRCG 2007 Report” »
Mar
18
We have organized a sub committee to consider and arrange how we should celebrate PSAC 25th anniversary. If you have any ideas or suggestions which you think we should look at, please contact Leah – see Committee Page for contact details.
Mar
10
The Garda-Sub Aqua Club hosted a talk on Tuesday evening given by representatives from the Coast Guard, the Garda Water Unit and the RNLI. It was a terrific and very informative evening. The Garda Unit demonstrated a Day / Night personal flare which can be carried on a diver while on a dive down to 30m and can be deployed if in trouble as Orange smoke (day) or as a Red Light (night) and only costs about 12 euro. The Speaker from the RNLI emphasised the importance of reflective material on your person, on your SMB and on your boat.
Mar
10
I have booked the NAC for Sat 1st March for 1200. It is an excellent opportunity to practice some of your diving skills prior to the start of the season. If interested give Peter or Marie a shout.
Mar
10
The snorkel on Sunday, February 24th is at High Rock ready-to-go at 11.00am. Gary O’Hagan has kindly agreed to be DOD. Weather not looking too great but at least the temperature is up and the winds are to be light and westerly.
Mar
10
Fingal approved our application for an activities grant at their meeting last Monday, February 11th. They have approved us for the maximum amount (3,000) which will be put towards replacing our inflatable (a.k.a. Barbie!). Names for the new boat by reply please. Thanks to Donal who put in all the work on this one.
Mar
10
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of a great friend to CFT – Mr. Ralph White. Ralph passed away in Los Angles and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. On behalf of the Executive I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. White. May he rest in peace. Ralph White was the film maker for Dr. Robert Ballard and one of three Americans (Dr.Ballard, Emory Kristoff and Ralph) aboard the Le Suroit, the French research vessel when they discovered the now famous wreck of the Titanic in September 1985. Most of the original film footage which you may have seen on TV over the years would have been done by Ralph White. Ralph visited Ireland on a number of occasions as a guest speaker at CFT Dive Conferences. He was a very friendly and approachable person with whom I had numerous discussions. He was a good friend to Irish divers especially Rory Golden of Flagship Scuba whom he helped join a later expedition down to the Titanic whereupon they laid a commemorative plaque from Belfast Shipyard workers on the wreck.
Mar
10
The Garda Sub Aqua Club will host a Sea Safety Information Night at Westmanstown Sports Clomplex,Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on 4th March 2008 at 8pm. This will be attended by speakers from the R.N.L.I, the Irish Coast Guard and the Garda Water Unit. This information night is open to all Clubs in the region and should be of interest to all involved in water sports.
Mar
10
Just a quick reminder that the 2 star (Club Diver) lectures will be held in the Coastguard Station in Howth on Sunday next 10 February. It is essential that all trainees especially those doing their club diver test shortly attend.
Nov
4
Click here for a short trip report and some images from the Bank Holiday Weekend in Downings, Co. Donegal
Oct
14
Some shots below (courtesy of Troy) from last Sunday’s dive trip to Carlingford.
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Sep
10
A PSAC reconnaissance party travelled to Miltown Malbay over the weekend for some diving with the newly opened PADI West Coast Diving Centre. Managed by Paul McCabe and John Flynn, the centre is based 1 mile outside Miltown Malbay with all dives departing from the nearby White Strand beach where the centre keeps its 6.3m RIB moored. Continue reading “West Coast Diving” »
Jul
4
A trip report and images from the club week in Valentia have been posted here. Please post any comments below.
Jun
22
PSAC and other Dublin dive clubs recently attended an informal information evening given by An Taisce’s Clean Coast Project. This is an initiative aiming to involve communities in caring for their local coastal environment by promoting and supporting safe, enjoyable conservation activities, including beach clean ups, environmental awareness-raising and practical tasks which serve to improve the general amenity. More information can be had from An Taisce and the Clean Coast Project. Contact any of the Committee for an Information Pack. Post comments below.