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20/06/18
Good weather set to return
The weather forecasts are showing some much better conditions for the next few days, so we have a full programme of dives and snorkels for this weekend.
Although we know that you'll all be excited to get on the dives and snorkels, please respect our down time Please do not text or call after 10pm or before 8am. We need to sleep sometimes - or we get just a little grumpy!
Please note that the only way to book onto any sessions is to text 300090. Facebook messenger and emails are not checked regularly. All texts are dealt with in the order they are received and as soon as we are able to read through them. For operational reasons, there may be a delay in replying to your texts to confirm plans. We aren't ignoring you - we are just busy! We have a single point for booking onto dives to ensure that the system is fair for everyone.
Dive conditions update...
The sea temperature is rising rapidly and we are currently recording 11.5 degrees.
The vis is improving as the plankton layer seems to have dropped deeper in the water. Deep dives may be dark as a consequence.
Isle of Man Splash In 2018
Are you ready?
Got a camera? Arranged to borrow one? Practised your technique?
This competition is open to EVERYONE including snorkellers, freedivers and divers.
Competition starts next Saturday (30th June)
PLEASE BOOK NOW FOR PRESENTATION SUPPER ON 7TH JULY. EVEN IF YOU AREN'T ENTERING YOU CAN STILL COME ALONG TO SEE THE RESULTS
Registration forms are available here: Isle of Man 2018 Splash In
Splash In 2018 runs from 9am on June 30th 2018 until 12.30pm on July 7th 2018.
The competition comprises both stills and video classes.
Still image classes (max 3 entries per class):
Macro, Mammals, Comedy, Wide Angle, Night time, Compact, Portfolio
Video classes (max 1 entry per class):
Single dive, Best buddies, Best of Manx
Each entry costs £2.
Still images will be presented in a gallery at the Festival of the Sea in Port Erin 21/22nd July. Video entries will be scrolling on screens during the Festival. Both still and video images may be used to promote the Festival of the Sea and support the work of the Manx Wildlife Trust.
Judging will take place on Saturday 7th July and there will be a presentation evening with fish and chip supper on 7th July. Tickets for the presentation cost £10 per person.
Just some of the fabulous prizes to be won in this year's Splash In.
Scubapro Sealife DC2000 camera (RRP £669)
Fourth Element X Core (RRP £99.50)
Tovatec Fusion 1000 Torch (RRP £99.00)
AP Diving Quick Fill dSMB (RRP £55.00)
Light & Motion Sidekick video light (RRP £89.00)
Fourth Element 60 litre Expedition Duffle Bag (RRP £74.95)
....and more prizes from our very generous sponsors are due to arrive shortly. No matter which category you enter, there are some pretty amazing prizes up for grabs.
Good weather set to return
The weather forecasts are showing some much better conditions for the next few days, so we have a full programme of dives and snorkels for this weekend.
Although we know that you'll all be excited to get on the dives and snorkels, please respect our down time Please do not text or call after 10pm or before 8am. We need to sleep sometimes - or we get just a little grumpy!
Please note that the only way to book onto any sessions is to text 300090. Facebook messenger and emails are not checked regularly. All texts are dealt with in the order they are received and as soon as we are able to read through them. For operational reasons, there may be a delay in replying to your texts to confirm plans. We aren't ignoring you - we are just busy! We have a single point for booking onto dives to ensure that the system is fair for everyone.
Dive conditions update...
The sea temperature is rising rapidly and we are currently recording 11.5 degrees.
The vis is improving as the plankton layer seems to have dropped deeper in the water. Deep dives may be dark as a consequence.
Isle of Man Splash In 2018
Are you ready?
Got a camera? Arranged to borrow one? Practised your technique?
This competition is open to EVERYONE including snorkellers, freedivers and divers.
Competition starts next Saturday (30th June)
PLEASE BOOK NOW FOR PRESENTATION SUPPER ON 7TH JULY. EVEN IF YOU AREN'T ENTERING YOU CAN STILL COME ALONG TO SEE THE RESULTS
Registration forms are available here: Isle of Man 2018 Splash In
Splash In 2018 runs from 9am on June 30th 2018 until 12.30pm on July 7th 2018.
The competition comprises both stills and video classes.
Still image classes (max 3 entries per class):
Macro, Mammals, Comedy, Wide Angle, Night time, Compact, Portfolio
Video classes (max 1 entry per class):
Single dive, Best buddies, Best of Manx
Each entry costs £2.
Still images will be presented in a gallery at the Festival of the Sea in Port Erin 21/22nd July. Video entries will be scrolling on screens during the Festival. Both still and video images may be used to promote the Festival of the Sea and support the work of the Manx Wildlife Trust.
Judging will take place on Saturday 7th July and there will be a presentation evening with fish and chip supper on 7th July. Tickets for the presentation cost £10 per person.
Just some of the fabulous prizes to be won in this year's Splash In.
Scubapro Sealife DC2000 camera (RRP £669)
Fourth Element X Core (RRP £99.50)
Tovatec Fusion 1000 Torch (RRP £99.00)
AP Diving Quick Fill dSMB (RRP £55.00)
Light & Motion Sidekick video light (RRP £89.00)
Fourth Element 60 litre Expedition Duffle Bag (RRP £74.95)
....and more prizes from our very generous sponsors are due to arrive shortly. No matter which category you enter, there are some pretty amazing prizes up for grabs.
11/05/18
Hi Everyone
SEAL VIDEOS
We are guessing that everyone has seen the great video of diving with the seals taken a few weeks ago. It has now been shown on the BBC, Grenada News, Manx TV, and has been widely shared on social media and making it into print media too. Colin spent Monday apologising to his boss in between media interviews. Luckily for us, the fame hasn't gone to his head....yet! If you haven't seen the video yet, check out the links on our Facebook page.
SPLASH IN 2018
We are thrilled to announce that we are running Splash in 2018 photography and videography competition in July this year. It's probably over a decade since the Splash In was last run, but we have a new format, some fabulous prizes, excellent judges and the images will be used to promote Manx Wildlife Trust at the Festival of the Sea 2018. See further down for details.
NEW MAILING LIST
If you want to keep hearing from us then you will need to sign up to our new email list. There will only be a couple more emails sent from this list and then it will cease. If you are part way through your training, these emails are the best way to find out when we are diving and how to complete your qualification.
We will not be sending any more emails to our current list of subscribers after 25th May 2018, and we will be deleting the information that we hold on our old email list on 30th June 2018.
If you want to keep receiving information from us, you will need to click on the button below and complete a simple form. If you have any problem subscribing, please let us know and we can do it manually.
WEEKEND DIVING
We have plans for shore dives and boat dives this weekend. Details are below. Steve is on another boat somewhere in the Irish Sea (it's all a big mystery) so we will still be using Cubby this weekend.
SNORKEL CLUB
We look forward to seeing the snorkellers in the pool this Sunday. Open water sessions will start after TT week. The sea is still a little too cold for our junior members to be in the water.
MANX RALLY
Please note that the Manx Rally will mean some road closures on Saturday afternoon. You can still get through to Port St Mary but will need to use the Colby Road, which will be busy with extra traffic.
Balladoole Stages 13 and 14 Saturday 12 May 2018 – 1.15pm–5.15pm
B33 Kentraugh Mill Road from the Ballagill Estate to the A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road. A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road from the Kentraugh Mill Road to the D45 Poyll Vaaish Road. D45 Poyll Vaaish Road from the Castletown to Port Erin Road to the A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road at Balladoole Farm. A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road from the Poyll Vaaish Road to the A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road. C361 Arbory Road from the Castletown to Port Erin Road to a point 50 metres beyond the Southern 100 Club House entrance to include the link road between Arbory Road and the Castletown to Port Erin Road.
Best wishes
Michelle and Steve
Dry Suit Training
Course Dry suit training
Intro We wear a drysuit to explore Manx waters – it does exactly what it says on the tin – it keeps us dry. Drysuit diving differs a little from a wetsuit. You will just require a few new skills, such as playing with your weighting and buoyancy control. This course provides the essential training that you need so that your drysuit diving is fun.
Location Isle of Man
Entry requirements Any qualified diver (any agency)
Theory sessions/date and time Tuesday 12th June 19.00 - 21.30
Hi Everyone
SEAL VIDEOS
We are guessing that everyone has seen the great video of diving with the seals taken a few weeks ago. It has now been shown on the BBC, Grenada News, Manx TV, and has been widely shared on social media and making it into print media too. Colin spent Monday apologising to his boss in between media interviews. Luckily for us, the fame hasn't gone to his head....yet! If you haven't seen the video yet, check out the links on our Facebook page.
SPLASH IN 2018
We are thrilled to announce that we are running Splash in 2018 photography and videography competition in July this year. It's probably over a decade since the Splash In was last run, but we have a new format, some fabulous prizes, excellent judges and the images will be used to promote Manx Wildlife Trust at the Festival of the Sea 2018. See further down for details.
NEW MAILING LIST
If you want to keep hearing from us then you will need to sign up to our new email list. There will only be a couple more emails sent from this list and then it will cease. If you are part way through your training, these emails are the best way to find out when we are diving and how to complete your qualification.
We will not be sending any more emails to our current list of subscribers after 25th May 2018, and we will be deleting the information that we hold on our old email list on 30th June 2018.
If you want to keep receiving information from us, you will need to click on the button below and complete a simple form. If you have any problem subscribing, please let us know and we can do it manually.
WEEKEND DIVING
We have plans for shore dives and boat dives this weekend. Details are below. Steve is on another boat somewhere in the Irish Sea (it's all a big mystery) so we will still be using Cubby this weekend.
SNORKEL CLUB
We look forward to seeing the snorkellers in the pool this Sunday. Open water sessions will start after TT week. The sea is still a little too cold for our junior members to be in the water.
MANX RALLY
Please note that the Manx Rally will mean some road closures on Saturday afternoon. You can still get through to Port St Mary but will need to use the Colby Road, which will be busy with extra traffic.
Balladoole Stages 13 and 14 Saturday 12 May 2018 – 1.15pm–5.15pm
B33 Kentraugh Mill Road from the Ballagill Estate to the A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road. A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road from the Kentraugh Mill Road to the D45 Poyll Vaaish Road. D45 Poyll Vaaish Road from the Castletown to Port Erin Road to the A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road at Balladoole Farm. A5 Castletown to Port Erin Road from the Poyll Vaaish Road to the A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road. C361 Arbory Road from the Castletown to Port Erin Road to a point 50 metres beyond the Southern 100 Club House entrance to include the link road between Arbory Road and the Castletown to Port Erin Road.
Best wishes
Michelle and Steve
Dry Suit Training
Course Dry suit training
Intro We wear a drysuit to explore Manx waters – it does exactly what it says on the tin – it keeps us dry. Drysuit diving differs a little from a wetsuit. You will just require a few new skills, such as playing with your weighting and buoyancy control. This course provides the essential training that you need so that your drysuit diving is fun.
Location Isle of Man
Entry requirements Any qualified diver (any agency)
Theory sessions/date and time Tuesday 12th June 19.00 - 21.30
25/04/18
Hi Everyone
Due to changes in data protection law, you will need to resubscribe to our email newsletter service. We will not be sending any more emails to our current list of subscribers after 25th May 2018, and we will be deleting the information that we hold on our old email list on 30th June 2018.
If you want to keep receiving information from us, you will need to click on the button below which will take you through to our new email subscription list which complies with the new GDPR regulations.
Now we've got the paperwork out of the way.....what about some diving?
We are still completing the work on Endeavour, so diving this week will be from Cubby. We also have shore sessions planned and if you still need to complete a qualification, please book onto a session. The Underwater Search and Recovery Team will be meeting on Saturday afternoon.
Don't forget about our 'SPRING BACK INTO DIVING' package. If you want to take advantage of this offer you need to sign up by May 10th, and complete the pool refresher by May 27th.
Snorkel Club
Snorkellers are expected to bring full open water kit with them to all sessions until TT week. You will need a good quality 5mm full length wetsuit, boots, fins to fit your boots, 5mm hood, gloves, mask, snorkel and weightbelt with weights. We haven't seen everyone yet to sort kit so please drop in and sort yours soon. Members of our snorkel section can hire a wetsuit and boots for the whole summer season (and swap it if they grow in the meantime). This year's hire will be available from 1st April until 30th September. We look forward to seeing everyone for suit fitting over the next couple of weeks so that you have a chance to get used to your suits before we head to the sea at the start of June. Don't forget that there are some additional items of open water kit that you will also need to buy. We have an information leaflet for you to explain what is needed.
A bit of common sense....
Sometimes we are so busy that sending out emails is the very last task we do for the day before we head off for some kip. We appreciate that some divers are eager to ensure they get a space on the boat, but please use a bit of common sense. We love you all very much, but if you text or message us after 10pm at night you'll find that we love you a little bit less. We don't much like anyone before 8am either. Let us have a cuppa and start the day before you feel the need to get in touch. All messages are dealt with in the order that they arrive, but grumpy, sleep-disturbed dive managers aren't a good idea.
Best wishes
Michelle and Steve
Hi Everyone
Due to changes in data protection law, you will need to resubscribe to our email newsletter service. We will not be sending any more emails to our current list of subscribers after 25th May 2018, and we will be deleting the information that we hold on our old email list on 30th June 2018.
If you want to keep receiving information from us, you will need to click on the button below which will take you through to our new email subscription list which complies with the new GDPR regulations.
Now we've got the paperwork out of the way.....what about some diving?
We are still completing the work on Endeavour, so diving this week will be from Cubby. We also have shore sessions planned and if you still need to complete a qualification, please book onto a session. The Underwater Search and Recovery Team will be meeting on Saturday afternoon.
Don't forget about our 'SPRING BACK INTO DIVING' package. If you want to take advantage of this offer you need to sign up by May 10th, and complete the pool refresher by May 27th.
Snorkel Club
Snorkellers are expected to bring full open water kit with them to all sessions until TT week. You will need a good quality 5mm full length wetsuit, boots, fins to fit your boots, 5mm hood, gloves, mask, snorkel and weightbelt with weights. We haven't seen everyone yet to sort kit so please drop in and sort yours soon. Members of our snorkel section can hire a wetsuit and boots for the whole summer season (and swap it if they grow in the meantime). This year's hire will be available from 1st April until 30th September. We look forward to seeing everyone for suit fitting over the next couple of weeks so that you have a chance to get used to your suits before we head to the sea at the start of June. Don't forget that there are some additional items of open water kit that you will also need to buy. We have an information leaflet for you to explain what is needed.
A bit of common sense....
Sometimes we are so busy that sending out emails is the very last task we do for the day before we head off for some kip. We appreciate that some divers are eager to ensure they get a space on the boat, but please use a bit of common sense. We love you all very much, but if you text or message us after 10pm at night you'll find that we love you a little bit less. We don't much like anyone before 8am either. Let us have a cuppa and start the day before you feel the need to get in touch. All messages are dealt with in the order that they arrive, but grumpy, sleep-disturbed dive managers aren't a good idea.
Best wishes
Michelle and Steve