Location: Branscombe

5th of March 2005 to 5th of March 2005

Early on Saturday morning six hardy SVSAC members made their way to Branscombe beach.The five that actually dared to enter the water (one whimped out and pretended to assist the dive marshal!) were a mixed group some of us doing our first sea dive this year and one doing his first open water dive.
Meeting in the car park on a bright morning, although cold, it was nice to be at the coast again especially as the sea was flat calm. One piece of not such good news is that the council intend to close the excellent toilet facilities here please direct any objections to Mreilly@eastdevon.gov.uk
Buddy pairs for the first dive were Dave King leading with Nathan (doing his first open water dive) with Steve Tanner tagging along for company.
In the process of kitting up Steve managed to split the neck seal on his suit, but after a few phrases like golly that’s a nuisance Dave rode to the rescue with his spare suit, a rather attractive red rubber number which after adding a pair of horns and a trident…. anyway back to the point. As those familiar with Branscombe will know not much to see really apart from the usual suspects, starfish, small crabs and for me my first UK prawn!
Nathan performed admirably and all returned unscathed, well done Nathan keep it going.
Eric led by Alex was doing the last of his ocean diver qualifying dives which, with the help of copious amounts of lead he completed, congratulations Eric.
After diving was finished, oh and after braking Eric out of his car that he had childproofed himself into, we adjourned to the café for refreshments and friendly banter which consisted mainly of victimising the only female to hand namely Lyn.
Thanks Lyn for assisting all of us and making sure we towed the line.
Last but not least thanks to Alex for organising and providing will to ‘do it’. A good fun day, how diving should be in my book!

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