Another UK diver joins the throng.......

[OceanSpirit]

Hi to everyone out there.

I am a PADI AOW diver who qualified six years ago after training in the chilly and murky Cornish waters. My brother and I have a 6m RIB which we use to dive around the south coast of the UK. I'll try to participate as much as I can in these forums as I've had my fair share of incidents and experiences, so hopefully I can add some positive comments!

Get the urge to submerge, people!

 

[Heads Up]

Welcome to the board OceanSpirit - I'm a relatively new member here too and have found the guys and gals here a great bunch for a chat or for advice. Hopefully see your stories posted soon!

Got a RIB, eh? Shame Cornwall is soooo far from Yorkshire

 

[Mario S Caner]

Hello there OceanSpirit, welcome to the family here at Scubasource. Don't keep us waiting too long... we love good stories!

Sea you in the Deep Blue!

 

[Maggie]

Welcome OceanSpirit
Is that the name of your rib? I live in Surrey so am not as lucky as you, its a long way to the sea.

 

[cottim]

Welcome OceanSpirit.

Good to have you with us.

Is water in Southern UK that cold?
I was considering diving there.
Can I do it without a dry suit?

Anyway ... enjoy the board.

Cheers

 

[parksie]

And here comes another new member

I found this through a link off the vBulletin website from another forum (VB-World)...since I've been diving for around 4 years now I thought this would be a good place to come!

Seems friendly...so far

 

[cottim]

Hi and welcome to you too, Parksie!

 

[parksie]

Thanks

 

[OceanSpirit]

Thanks for all the welcome messages, people.

In answer to Armando's question:

The water is pretty cold from Oct-June and a dry suit is almost essential unless you are Mr.Freeze. During the summer I prefer a 7mm two piece semi-dry because I can just have the farmer johns on while we're in the boat and not overheat. Incidentally, free-flowing regs are not a great problem as any half decent regs can cope (although Stoney Cove quarry in December is a different matter!). I use Oceanic Deltas with the DX4 1st stage with an enviromental kit. Lovely-jubbly.

 

[OceanSpirit]

Sorry Maggie, just saw your question!
No, our RIB (and it's a long story but NOT what you think!) is called The Smug Druggler. It always gets a laugh when we do a radio check with Portland Coastguard before we set out!
Where in Surrey are you?