[UK Spearo]

Yeah I'd go for that Glowworm, but I'd not be able to help run it as a lot of my time is taken up being on the BSA committee. Are you thinking just Weymouth and Portland or Wessex as well???

Umm thinking about it I'm not sure how much use I would be as I wouldn't have much time to give the club (other than the BSA/spearfishing I play in two bands as well, and my wife says she'd like to see me sometimes!). But would be about for the odd occasion/BBQ etc…

Anyway, just as a point of help it might be helpful for any new club to have its rules/regulations/mission statement and ethics set out from the start. Portland Oceneering had a club a couple of years ago that fell apart because of an argument over Wrasse (amongst other things like lack of support). The BSA rules might help form the basis of the club rules, and as Flyflicker said it would also be good to be under the umbrella of the BSA. It’s worth noting that if nothing else (even if people do not compete) the BSA insurance cover is very good and very cheap! You also have 3rd party cover if you have an accident in your boat! (OK so I'm on the committee you wouldn't expect me not to advertise them would you *lol*)

One amendment I personally would make for a local Wey/Port club is that I am generally not in favour of shooting Wrasse (although if you like eating them then no probs, and one of my Dads retired mated loves them so I sometimes get him a big one), so, any local comps set up should excluded them, considering the number of Wrasse round Portland that would be criminal to have a Wrasse bash. But I guess that would be up for debate with any other club members.

That’s my pennies worth – good to meet you over the weekend at last Glowworm!

Dive safe.
Clive.