http://simoncampbell.com/writing Simon Campbell's writing en 2009-01-24T21:59:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/flagging_felicity_the_saga_of_flagging_a_ship/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/flagging_felicity_the_saga_of_flagging_a_ship/#When:21:59:00Z Much has happened since my last article. I made the foolish mistake of becoming emotionally attached to the Arctic Janus. More of a problem was that Joe (my youngest) and Angela did too… Writing 2009-01-24T21:59:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/a_summary_of_the_bsac_buoyancy_and_trim_workshop/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/a_summary_of_the_bsac_buoyancy_and_trim_workshop/#When:21:48:00Z The Buoyancy and Trim workshop consists of theory and practical sessions, the latter taking place in sheltered water. It is intended for any level of diver, but will be indispensable for Ocean and Sport divers who really want to enjoy the feeling that comes from great buoyancy and trim. Writing 2008-08-01T21:48:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_top_ten_tips/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_top_ten_tips/#When:14:12:00Z A major benefit of club diving is getting the chance to leave the crowds of pay-as-you-go divers to head off in small, specially tailored club trips. This article gives you a basic starting point for planning a successful expedition. Writing 2008-04-02T14:12:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_masterclass_2/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_masterclass_2/#When:14:11:00Z A major benefit of club diving is getting the chance to leave the crowds of pay-as-you-go divers to head off in small, specially tailored club trips. This article gives you a basic starting point for planning a successful expedition. Writing 2008-04-02T14:11:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_masterclass_1/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/planning_a_diving_expedition_masterclass_1/#When:14:04:00Z A major benefit of club diving is getting the chance to leave the crowds of pay-as-you-go divers to head off in small, specially tailored club trips. This article gives you a basic starting point for planning a successful expedition. Writing 2008-04-02T14:04:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/arctic_janus/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/arctic_janus/#When:11:46:00Z Foolishly, we decided to take the ferry and drive to Eckernförde. On the map it didn’t look very far… as Joe, Angela and myself were going it appeared more cost effective than driving to Liverpool airport, secure parking, flying to Hamburg hiring a car etc etc. We also thought we would see more of Germany and Holland on the way. Writing 2008-03-25T11:46:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/mv_chalice/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/mv_chalice/#When:11:46:00Z We were invited to go and see the MV Chalice at the beginning of March 2008. Joe, Angela and myself set off in our Toyota Prius on the 300 mile journey to Fort William where the boat is currently moored for the winter. Writing 2008-03-03T11:46:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/finding_a_boat_an_overview/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/finding_a_boat_an_overview/#When:15:46:01Z Although we haven’t done it yet, I suspect buying a boat is very easy and selling very difficult. Up to now though, the problem is the complexity of registration and the regulations determining who can skipper them and when. Writing 2008-02-28T15:46:01+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/bsac_safety_talk_the_ups_and_downs_of_the_national_instructor_exam/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/bsac_safety_talk_the_ups_and_downs_of_the_national_instructor_exam/#When:11:35:00Z Look, I’m good at this buoyancy control lark, actually I’m fantastic at it! For years I have been perfecting the skill so that I am 100% confident I can maintain a position in the water ±0.2m. I have done it in very stressful situations where buddies have been panicking, whilst multitasking (which of course for any bloke is virtually impossible even when on dry land!), gas switching / shutdown drills at a 3m stop, deploying DSMB’s and tying off distance and penetration lines – I could go on… Writing 2008-01-16T11:35:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/national_instructor_examination_day_four/ http://simoncampbell.com/writing/detail/national_instructor_examination_day_four/#When:13:03:00Z The final quarter of the elephant to go but we were all getting very tired and crouchy. Again up at 0630 for a bit of preparation; breakfast then off to the Tingle Creek Hotel – or so I thought. With plenty of time in hand I received a phone call from Pearso as I was just about to drive off. He had had a nasty shaving accident (yes shaving accident) and needed urgent medical attention. Apparently he has blood vessels very close to the surface on his face and during the shaving process had caught one. Andy was with me and as a trained medical professional (a psychiatrist) we decided it was best to go and attend to him. What Pearso had not told me was he was stark naked and literally covered in blood following his shower; Andy will be traumatised for life. Writing 2007-08-07T13:03:00+00:00