Club News Updates

May Bank Holiday Summary

Kilkee turned out to be the location for Diving on Sunday. The boat and trailer performed very well. Mr. Ryan reported no issues will the transit of the boat to Kilkee

And I note that post the service of the Boat, the boat behaved flawlessly.

Thanks to Mr Ryan who towed and dropped boat in water and moored boat to be available for Sunday morning diving.  Great job!!!

The Club Boat, It started, ran very well, did not cut out and indeed looked well after it overhaul by the Equipment officers.

Access to Henry Street is now also restored to normality and those on the authorized user list should be the only persons availing of the Garda Station compressor.

Thanks to Dave and Noel for sorting new hoses, fittings and gauges for it...  :-) 

Thus far 134 Dives have been logged by members of the Club. While Boat diving at sea has been slow to take off, it was great to get diving in Kilkee on Sunday where

Conditions were excellent. At long last, we’re off and running. :-)

Weather has not been kind to us, it waited for the boat repairs to be completed, but Sunday unveiled itself as the day for diving over this Bank holiday weekend.

Conditions were generally favourable for diving over the weekend, but, the surge of diving interest was for Sunday. Indeed, 12 persons turned up to avail of the boat diving.

Martin selected Middle Rock for 1^st dive with George’s head for the 2^nd. Both great dives where visibility was excellent. The usual Sea life have yet to make an appearance, but,

Nevertheless, a large number of Pollock, Wrasse and Spider crab were on display for all divers to see. The extreme of the Spring tides made for an interesting day

and we had a further walk out to get gear on the boat for 1^st dive.

Thankfully, no incidents to report, a few divers,  a little more buoyant after the winter fattening period, and a drysuit set of boots needed a repair in between dives.

6 trainee’s now are eligible for their 1^st CFT grading as all have completed their first 5 open water dives now. So Martin, is now arranging for application of their Trainee 1star certs.

Well done to Marcin, Anthony, Robyn, Jack, John, and Leo for the great progress and commitment to getting the open water dives out of the way.

Phew, great to be back, slowly, but, surely, we’ll be back to normal routines and disciplines.  Sunday’s dives gave an opportunity to safely sort diving for the forthcoming dives.

The Regional dive weekend is next weekend, I believe the boat will not be travelling, but the Club compressor will, so I suspect diving for the rest of the Club will be in Kilkee, weather permitting of course.

Not looking good at the moment. :-( 

Fancy a dive tomorrow??

In other news...  Portmagee for June Bank Holiday...

Lough Derg, UL SAC, GSAC and ourselves are in Portmagee for the June BH weekend. It is also likely that at least another 2 clubs will avail of the location also, so accommodation will be difficult to get, so, members are advised to get something sorted ASAP.

A Blub BBQ will be held on Sunday at one of the houses, It is generally billed as a great week of diving, so if you have the time, it is worth your while to avail of it. Most members are availing of the self catering houses in Ocean view. Contact members of the committee if you need info... 

Houses/cottages to rent:

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Ocean View Houses –

These houses are only a small walk form the pier.  

On the Glen pier road from Portmagee about 200 meters form the pier (& pub)

There is a 6 bedroom &  3 bedroom house available

6 bedrooms

http://www.rentacottage.ie/self-catering/Kerry/Portmagee/Ocean_View_Holiday_Homes___6_Bed_(Type_A)-59.html