pedro writes "August wasn't the best of the summer months so with fingers crossed we made the journey to Swanage to meet our Welsh friends and indulge in some of the wrecks the area has to offer.
Sunrise on Thrsday morning gave way to a flat sea and bright skies so before we knew it we were decending the shot line to the midships of the Kyarra. With 4/5m vis it was a perfect introduction to wreck diving for the guys who had come along to gain more experience at depth and futher the skills learnt over the long winter months. A 32% mix gave us a nice long bottom time with plenty to explore on our way from the boilers to the stern. On releasing the DSMB it was clear to see and feel the reason this wreck is only dived on a slack.
Betsy Anna
With the weather picking up quickly it was a close call wether or not we made the dive on the Betsey Anne, the decision was made and at 24meters we was greeted with 7/8meters vis and for me the first time I had dived this wreck the hour spent on on it was fantastic. Plenty to see for everyone from the wreck lover to the fish spotter. Once you located the boilers with its family of congers inside it was a breeze to navigate around meaning a relaxed time was spent under water. Once on board Sidewinder the fun seemed to come to a stand still for some with a force 6 now blowing the chug home was a little slow and bummpy to say the least.
Friday morning the force 9 that came through at night meant plan B was put into place and the trip to Vobster was made. A cold dark pit full of the usual cars airoplanes and old mine workings wasn't a patch on the day before but time under water is all experince to be gained and taken away.
All in all a great couple of days and thanks to the Welsh crew for their company and look forward to the next one.
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