Dive Trips and Holidays
Stoney Cove, June 2010
Stoney Cove is the most popular of the UK's inland dive sites and you can be assured that it will be busy at all times of the year. It is located not far from J20 of the M1 and J2 of the M69. A position in the lower car park by the waters edge requires queuing at an early hour in the morning before the gates open. The facilities here are good and the staff are efficient. The water temperature is always cold, even in the summer, and in winter free flows may be a problem. One attraction is the Hydrobox at 36m, which has air pockets you can talk through a reg to each other in. Others include the block house, cockpit, bus, helicopter and the boat complete with treasure chest (make sure you return it to its place after looking at it!). There are ledges at various depths which are ideal for training. There are even some fish, pike and crayfish. It is a great site for a first open water dive, for skills and for gradually acquiring depth experience.
3°C (37°F) in winter to 17°C (63°F) in summer
For more information please CONTACT Toby on 07894702094
or email Blueplanetdivers.co.uk
Diving in Oban, Scotland, UK, Europe
July 2010
Type of diving: Wreck and wall dives
Marine life: Whales, porpoises, seals, dogfish, pollack, wrasse, conger eels, octopus, cuttlefish, jellysfish, crabs, sea urchins, brittle stars, starfish, sponges
The Sound of Mull lies between the Isle of Mull and the Morven Peninsula of mainland Scotland and is a highly popular destination for UK divers. The reason for its popularity is the range of diving that is offered in reasonable conditions. There are many picturesque wrecks at shallow depths such as the Shuna and more demanding ones like the Rondo. The abundance of wrecks is a result of the bad weather that plagues the area. This doesn’t mean diving will be blown out however, as the sites are spread out so you are guaranteed to find somewhere sheltered. Diving isn’t restricted to wrecks as there are rocky outcrops, such as Calve Island, that serve as interesting wall dives with faulted ledges and overhangs.
Please contact Toby on 07894702094 if you are interested in diving at Oban for more details or infomation email Blueplanetdivers.co.uk
