View Full Version : Sound of Mull wrecks on MV Diving Belle in 2007
academyofdiving
05-04-07, 21:34
Just a message for anyone wishing to dive the Sound Of Mull Wrecks this summer. I have two trips arranged on the Diving Belle which is a superb boat with a great crew. The first trip is August 25th and 26th leaving Puffin Harbour 9am on the Saturday. Overnight accomodation is included in Lochaline as is your Saturday night meal Sunday breakfast and two air fills. Price £125... The second trip is September 22nd and 23rd again leaving Puffin on the Saturday at 9am but with two nights accomodation (Friday and Saturday ) for those who want a night out in Oban on the Friday. Price for this one is £130. There are a couple of spaces available in August and about six for the September one. Just send me an e mail at academyofdiving@ntlworld.com or phone me on 07786592430 if you are interested. I can guarantee you two great days diving and socialising. Payment by Pay Pal credit card or cash. £70 deposit required.
alexmaclennan
06-04-07, 07:52
I dived twice with Allan (of Academy of Diving) on the Diving Belle last year. Chris, the skipper, has dived the waters around Oban for years and knows the divesites well. It is a solid boat - ex naval cutter - with a big warm wheelhouse. You will not be disappointed with these trips. I would go but have other plans on both dates.
alex
What kind of diving/sites are planned?
Lizardland
06-04-07, 19:28
I dived twice with Allan (of Academy of Diving) on the Diving Belle last year... You will not be disappointed with these trips.
If Chris can book the dolphins again I might go :D
alexmaclennan
06-04-07, 23:44
We dived the Shuna, Thesis (x2), Hispania and Breda (x2) during three days. Two dives a day. The wrecks Chris will put you on will depend on the tide at the planned dive times. Look at the Divesite Directory for the Divernet Wrecktours.
Breda
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=2095§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Hispania
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=2108§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Shuna
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=1680§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Thesis
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=1757§ion=1026&action=display&show=
alex
dont forget the Rondo...
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=1724§ion=&action=display&show=rondo
academyofdiving
07-04-07, 11:55
Thanks Alex, you have saved me the need to reply with your in depth description of the proposed sites. We may also be able to dive the Rhondo depending on tides. Also anyone wishing to do wreck or deep speciality courses can do them on these trips at the greatly discounted price of £120 including books and certification.. normally £220. A great chance to do these courses the way they are meant to be done and not swimming round a rowing boat at the 29 steps.... lol I have had a word with the dolphins and they assure me they will make an appearance again at some point ..lol .. On a serious note, we learned a lot from last years trips. We have decided this year to include more in the package. simply because it is easier and cheaper to arrange discounts on meals etc if booked together. We have also upgraded the menu on board the Diving Belle to provide a better choice. The food last year was excellent but we are always looking to improve and have acted on suggestions from those on board last year. Anyone wishing further info can visit my web site www.scubauk.org or phone me.We dived the Shuna, Thesis (x2), Hispania and Breda (x2) during three days. Two dives a day. The wrecks Chris will put you on will depend on the tide at the planned dive times. Look at the Divesite Directory for the Divernet Wrecktours.
Breda
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=2095§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Hispania
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=2108§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Shuna
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=1680§ion=1026&action=display&show=
Thesis
http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=1757§ion=1026&action=display&show=
alex
Lizardland
07-04-07, 20:46
Alan,
I might have a place on the second trip, I'll let you know after the weekend. It's all work dependant.
Cheers,
Stuart
Just thrown Peterm and my name down on the September trip. Just need to pay the deposit and wait for September....can't wait to do the Hispania :D
Just thrown Peterm and my name down on the September trip. Just need to pay the deposit and wait for September....can't wait to do the Hispania :D
You seen Stewarts video?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bgbCGoPxpT8
Yep, looks good doesnt it, he has one of Thesis too thats good.
i didnt pay either peter or chris for the free promotion there!
honest :)
ohh look its also on silver swifts website...
http://www.silverswift.co.uk/diving.htm
your reputation is spreading stew! :D