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Aqua Blue Update. 6th October

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Well it had to be too good to last, with October starting out very windy and wet the scheduled Open Water Sea Dives over the weekend were binned for another day, and last weeks club evening dive also went the same way. Fingers crossed for this week!

Some of us did manage to get wet on Sunday, diving the Storm Overflow drains which go under the Portland causeway. Lots of anenomies, velvet swimming crabs, shrimps and some very large eels. A good torch was definatley needed, and a good hose down of kit afterwards. This is the first time i have dived this site in over 7 years, and i had forgotten how much life there was to be seen in such a small area. Just goes to show that there is always some where to dive, if your not to picky.

Some Scapa Flow trip reports and pictures have been posted on the web site, so check them out! Cheers Rik. Please feel free to add your own, the more the merrier.

Only two spaces left for this Thursdays (9th Oct) evening/night dive departing 7pm. Please ensure you have two torches plus a strobe attached to your SMB as it will be dark by the time you surface.

Next pool session this Sunday from 2.30pm at Beaminster pool, Try Dives, Refreshers and Seal Team.

Diving Insurance. Once again it has been bought to our attention that many of you probably only carry diving insurance whilst you are away abroad on holiday. Although here in the UK it is not mandatory to have any kind of diving insurance. We highly recommend you take out third party liability insurance at least, a sign of the times I am afraid. The implications of not having suitable cover could be huge. If you belong to the BSAC or SAA your club membership should cover you, but do check. If you would like to talk to us about this or find out who provides diving insurance please feel free to ask us.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Kind Regards, Jon
Aqua Blue. Trading as J. Anstey Diving Services.
Mobile 07771906101

Aqua Blue Update. 30th September

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A very busy few couple of weeks, with plenty of diving opportunities, plus the Scapa Flow Trip. Hope to see some Scapa Flow Trip Reports and pictures posted on the web site soon.

On Saturday 20th Sept we chartered Huntress II for the day, with nearly a full boat. We dived the wreck of the Ailsa Craig then a drift/scenic dive as the second dive on Abbotsbury Ledges. Fantastic weather and great dives.

Also managed to do two shore dives on the wreck of the Royal Adelaide last week. About 10 meters visibility. As usual at this time of year the wreck was covered in Trigger Fish and a few John Dory also seen, plus the usual wreck fish as well as crabs and lobsters.

Shore Dives off Burton Reef also interesting with a lot of life seen and good visibility. Lots of flat fish spotted as well.

Club evening dive every Thursday evening, spaces available at the moment. Leaving from West Bay at 7pm. Please ensure you have two torches plus a strobe attached to your SMB as it will be dark by the time you surface.

Next Open Water Course sea dives scheduled for NEXT weekend 4th/5th Oct. Please call 07771906101 or e-mail back to book onto this course.

We only have spaces left for the following trips please call asap if you require a space. Call on 07771906101 or e-mail to book.

            Lundy Island 4th September.     Canceled due to poor weather conditions.
            Philippines   25th October - November 8th CLOSED
            Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea November 22nd - November 29th DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE
            MALTA and GOZO   JUNE 2009
            Scillies     2009 Being arranged.

NEW for 2009. Malta and Gozo trip. Last week in June 2009. Flights from Bristol, accommodation, shore and boat dives. Please contact us on 07771906101, or e-mail for further information.

Advanced Open Water Course. We can now offer this course on a pay as you dive basis. Using Huntress II on a Friday evening to do most of the five dives required. If you are interested in this then please call for further details on 07771906101.

Course Dates and lots more information etc. can be found on the web site at Aqua Blue Divers We were asked to incorporate a Forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, add photos, etc. Check it out and lets get it busy.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Kind Regards, Jon
Aqua Blue trading as J. Anstey Diving Services. Dorset.
Tel: 07771906101

Diving This Sunday 14th September

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The sea conditions look good for this Sunday for a change. So lets go diving.

We have provisionally booked Huntress II (the hard boat with lift) for this Sunday.

Leaving from the new harbour West Bay at 10.00am. Drift dive. Depth aprox 25 meters. Cost £18.00.

Minimum number of 8 divers required to run. A few spaces ALREADY taken. Spaces filled on a first come basis. We could run a second dive if there is enough interest...

If you would like to book a space please call us on 07771906101. Normal terms and conditions apply. If you book a space it must be paid for. Payment required on the day, thank you.

Kind Regards, Jon

www.aquabluedivers.co.uk
Mobile No: 07771906101

Aqua Blue Update. 3rd September

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A very busy week last week. With twenty one people of all ages who came along to both Beaminster and Bridport pools to do Try Dives.

Some great shore dives over the weekend off Chesil Cove, with some stunning life about.

Congratulations to Jim Bulman in passing his Dry Suit Speciality on Sunday.

We have Beaminster pool booked again for this Sunday the 7th September for Try Dives at 2.30pm and for the Seal Team training at 4.30pm. All welcome to come along. For all Try Dives inquires and bookings please call on 07771906101. After the pool session we are going to have a get together at the Red Lion in Beaminster Square at around 6.00pm for any of you who would like to come along for a chat and meet up.

Next Open Water course scheduled for the weekends of the 27th/28th Sept and the 4th/5th Oct. Please call or e-mail back to book onto this course or if you would like more information.

We will be running a Enriched Air (Nitrox) course in the next few weeks. With two already booked on. This Course involves NO diving so weather conditions are not an issue. Duration of the course is ONLY one Day. If you would like to join onto this worthwhile course or would like more information please call as soon as possible or send an e-mail.

Very scenic club evening dive last Thursday evening out on Saw Tooth Ledges.

We have two spaces left for this Thursdays (4th Sept) evening dive, please call for a place. Leaving West Bay harbour at 7pm aboard Huntress II. Please could everyone ensure that you have fully charged strobes and torches as the nights are now drawing in fast.

Best wishes to Dave Wilson, a regular visitor from the Stoney Cove area who is fit and well after having treatment for a suspect bend. May the 6 weeks pass quickly!

Huntress II last Friday evening 29th August unfortunately did not run as there were not enough takers, which was a shame as the sea conditions were great for a change.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Kind Regards, Jon and Gill.
Tel: 07771906101
*Aqua Blue Trading as J. Anstey Diving. Dorset.

Aqua Blue Update. 24th August

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Well, as i am sure you can well appreciate the last week or so has been pretty traumatic to say the least! Both Gill and I would like to thank all of you who have e-mailed (over 200 emails received) offering support, good wishes, and even jobs. I hope we managed to reply to you all individually. Also all the phone calls and text messages. THANK YOU. It's so good to know we made so many fantastic friends, from all walks of life over the years and look forward to continuing in the future.

As previously mentioned we intend to carry on organising the Club Dives and Trips as well as offering Diver Training, Kit Servicing, etc. Just no coffee shop! Courses that are still on going will be completed as soon as we get a break in the weather, so keep watching this space.

So moving swiftly on...

We have two spaces available for the Lundy Island trip on Thursday 4th September. Including diving/snorkelling with the Seals. Please call for details on 07771906101

Last Thursday 21st August we managed (although a bit bumpy) to go out on Huntress II for the latest of our all day dives. Diving on the wreck of the M2 Submarine and a good drift dive on Swyers Ledges. Plus the evening dive out on the far side of Saw Tooth Ledges. Commiseration's to Hughey Louis, sorry Louis but that nickname might now stick.

I have provisionally booked Huntress II for this Friday evening 29th August. More than likely doing a Drift dive, depth over 18 meters. Depart 7pm, minimum number required 8 divers. Call on 07771906101 to book your space.

West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress II running as usual. Departure 7pm. A few spaces still available. Call on 0777190610

Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.

Congratulations to Julian in passing his I.E. last weekend. VERY Well Done. Also Congratulations to Mat in passing onto the next level of Master Chef. Can't wait to watch it.

We were asked to incorporate a Forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, add photos, etc. Check it out and lets get it busy.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Kind Regards, Jon and Gill.
Aqua Blue Trading as J. Anstey Diving. Dorset.
Tel: 07771906101

Diving on the 11th and 12th July

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We have a few days worth of dives planned for next week, diving out of West Bay on Huntress II. Weather permitting we will be diving the following:

Monday 11th August. Diving East Tennants Reef and the Wreck of the Baygitano. Leave time 9.30am.

Tuesday 12th August. Diving the Wreck of the St Dunstan plus a Drift Dive. Leave approx 10.15ish tbc.

Spaces available. £45.00 per diver per day. Please call the Dive Centre or call in if you wish to go on any of these dives.

Kind Regards, Jon

Aqua Blue Update. 31st July

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Happy Birthday to Gill for this coming Monday, 4th August. (No you cant have a day off).

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday 1st August until 12 noon as we are doing Try Dives at Bridport Leisure Centre.

M2 Submarine wreck dive plus one other dive on Thursday 21st August. Only 4 spaces left.

The Fridays evening dives are becoming very popular, so we have decided to book Huntress II on a weekly basis for the next couple of months. If you wish to join us please get your names on the list as soon as possible to save disappointment.

This Saturday, 2nd August, weather permitting, Jon will be diving off Chesil Cove. Hopefully completing an Open Water Course. All welcome to come along.

Last Sundays dive off Seatown was a bit disappointing, as the visibility was not very good in the morning, but once high tide had turned it improved dramatically. Also a large number of membrane neck and wrist seals split. If you have a membrane suit please check the seals after every dive and anytime the suit has been stored or not used for a period of time. Also follow the manufactures guidelines on storing and looking after them. If you are not sure, please just ask us. A few of us were lucky enough to go out on Paul's boat, diving the wreck of the Baygitano. As usual full of life including a large Lobster and lots of Congers. Second dive we just winged it and dived a new area with a depth of 11 meters. Huge rock formations resembling spinning tops and flying saucers all over the seabed. Large shoals of Ballan Wrasse and Pollock plus a large Dover Sole spotted. One of the most enjoyable dives i have had. Sometimes these speculative dives turn up trumps.

Diving Insurance. It has been bought to our notice that many of you probably only carry diving insurance whilst you are away abroad. Although here in the UK it is not mandatory to have any kind of diving insurance we highly recommend you take out third party liability insurance at least, the sign of the times i am afraid. If you belong to the BSAC or SAA your club membership should cover you, but do check. If you would like to talk to us about this or who provides diving insurance please feal free to as us. www.aquabluedivers.co.uk

Next pool session for Try Dives/Refresherc/Seal Team etc will be this Sunday the 3rd August from 2.30pm to 4pm. Please call the Dive Centre for more information. Phone No 01308-422105.

A range of second hand wet suits now available in store.

West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual. Departure time 7pm. Friday Evening Club dive tomorrow, 1st August, diving the wreck of the Baygiatano. Leave time 7pm. Weather permitting.

Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go.

Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers

Aqua Blue Update. 26th July

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Next Fridays evenings dive (1st August) on Huntress II will be on the wreck of the Baygitano. Approx 18 meters depth. This is one of the best wreck dives in the area and great for all levels of dive qualification. Lots of fish life and plenty to see. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment!

This Sunday, 27th July, weather permitting we will be diving off the beach at Seatown.

Nice trip report Paul. Check out other trip reports on the web site forums

Next pool session for Try Dives/Refreshers/Seal Team etc will be on Sunday the 3rd August. Please call the Dive Centre for more information.

We still have a lot of dive kit awaiting collection. Please collect before Auntie Wainwright sells it. We also now have a range of second hand wetsuits available.

West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual. Departure time 7pm.

Once again can we remind everyone that ALL booked boat dives have to be paid for, unless we can fill the place if you cancel.

We are booking Huntress II again next month, Thursday 21st August. Diving the wreck of the M2 Submarine plus one other dive.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go.

Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers

Aqua Blue Update. 18th July

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Another very great weeks diving. With the trip down to Porthkerris in Cornwall, and the all day hard boat dives out of West Bay on Thursday.

We will leave Paul Kidson to do the trip report on the Thursday all day dives, as he was buzzing so much. Cheers Paul. Check out trip reports on the web site forums

Cornwall weekend turned out to be a great success. The weather gurus got it wrong, and we were blessed with flat calm seas and glorious sunshine, especially on Sunday, no rain. All the dives were around the Lizard area, as local knowledge deemed the visibility would be better. Three great wreck dives plus a drift dive were done. Anyone with photos please feel free to put them in the gallery on the web site www.aquabluedivers.co.uk

Although late getting back in on Saturday evening the BBQ was a huge success and great fun had by all. The fish, line caught between dives by Eric, went down very well. Thank you to Cheryl and Eric for preparing and cooking most of the food. Divers were out numbered by non divers for a change. Which goes to show that these trips are equally open to all family and friends. Great to see the children having such a nice time, and well behaved. We would like to thank Mike and all his staff for a great weekend.

Congratulations to Paul Clayton in completing his Advanced Open Water Course whilst in Cornwall at the weekend. Also congratulations to Fiona Reekes in completing her Dive Master course in Dahab, Red Sea.

This Sunday, 20th July, we will be at Beaminster swimming pool doing Try Dives and Refreshers from 2.30pm and the kids Seal Team from 4pm. If you wish to come along and try out kit, brush up on skills or know anybody that would like to do a Try Dive then please let us know. Phone No 01308-422105.

It looks like we probably have another space available on the Philippines trip, 25th October - November 8th 2008. We will be closing this trip down on the 31st July, so if you wish to go please contact us ASAP please. A reminder to all going on this fantastic value for money trip that we require the final payment BY the 1st August 2008.

We still have a lot of dive kit which has been left for service that is still awaiting collection. Please collect before Auntie Wainwright sells it.

West Bay Diving Thursday Evening Club dive aboard Huntress 2 running as usual this week. Departure time 7pm.
Friday Evening Club dive 25th July aboard Huntress 2. Depart West Bay 7pm. Max 18 meters. Hopefully on High Ground. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment.

We are booking Huntress 2 again next month (August) midweek, date to be confirmed. Diving the wreck of the M2 Submarine plus one other dive.

We will be closed on Monday the 11th August 2008.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers

Aqua Blue Update. 11th July

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Well, not so much has been going on this week diving wise, with the sea conditions blowing out all the planned dives. As a result of this Jon has been having a bit of a clear out, so next week there could be lots of second hand gear up for grabs.

The Dive Centre will be closed Tuesday morning, 15th July 2008, as we will be doing Try Dives for Beaminster School as part of the pupils activity week.

Some of the Lundy trip pictures have been loaded onto the web site gallery at www.aquabluedivers.co.uk check out diverjon pictures. To enlarge the pictures just keep clicking onto them.

Congratulations to Glynes Jones in passing her Dive Master course.

A Very Happy Birthday to Paul Smith for the 16th July.

A possible three paid for spaces have become available for this weekends trip down to Cornwall, 12/13th July. Diving out of Porthkerris on the hard boat. The first trip does not leave till 1pm Can anyone fill these spaces? Please call the Dive Centre for details on 01308-422105 or 07771906101

Space now available on the Scapa Flow Trip. The dates are 20th - 26th September inclusive. I know this is rather late notice, but if any one is interested please contact the Dive Centre.

We still have a few Dry Suits and Semi Dry Suits left in the SALE. Come in and check them out and get a bargain.

We are looking at putting together a Technical Dive Course, which will run in Dahab early part of next year, 2009. If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible.

West Bay Diving Lyme Bay. Thursday Evening dive aboard Huntress II running as usual this week. Departure time 7pm. At the moment the next booked Friday evening club dive will be on the 25th July. This is filling so get your name down asap to save disappointment. Max depth 18 meters.

ALL DAY DIVE SPECIAL. Huntress II has been temporarily booked for Thursday 17th July to do 2 dives leaving West Bay. Diving the wreck of the Moidart (approx 27 to 33 mts) plus a drift dive. Minimum of 8 divers required for this great day out. The cost for this 2 tank dive £45.00 per head. The evening boat will run as normal. Names and deposit of £30.00 secures your space. First come first served basis on this one. Maximum 12 spaces.

Other course dates and lots more information etc can be found on the web site at www.aquabluedivers.co.uk. We were asked to incorporate a Forum page so you can discuss different issues, get advice from other divers and also look for other divers looking for a buddy, etc. Check it out.

Have a safe and enjoyable dive where ever you may go?

Please pop into the dive centre for a cuppa and a natter any time.
Regards, Jon and Gill and everyone at Aqua Blue Divers