Lake District based freediver, UK

[Tom198]

Hi!
I recently completed my AIDA 2* course with Steve Millard, and I'm looking to start freediving as much as I can.
Does anyone know of good sites in Scotland or the west coast of the UK which might be good?

I'm also interested in meeting up with any freedivers near me, so if you're interested get in touch

 

[markphysics]

Hi!
I recently completed my AIDA 2* course with Steve Millard, and I'm looking to start freediving as much as I can.
Does anyone know of good sites in Scotland or the west coast of the UK which might be good?

I'm also interested in meeting up with any freedivers near me, so if you're interested get in touch

Hi Tom98,
Sorry, this is a year old, but did you find anyone in the NW? I'm Penrith/Carlisle/North Lakes area, also new 2* with Steve M.

 

[JamieC]

Hi, sorry that this is another year older, are either of you still diving?

 

[markphysics]

Hi, sorry that this is another year older, are either of you still diving?

Hi Jamie. Time flies. I'm still diving, at least when it's warmer. I was interested in finding alternatives to Capernwray. In fact anywhere not too far from Carlisle/Penrith area. Salt water or fresh. Any ideas? Cheers.

 

[JamieC]

Hi Jamie. Time flies. I'm still diving, at least when it's warmer. I was interested in finding alternatives to Capernwray. In fact anywhere not too far from Carlisle/Penrith area. Salt water or fresh. Any ideas? Cheers.

Hi Mark,

You're a bit further north than me, I don't tend to dive up your way. I'm told there are spots off the west coast, though I haven't been for a look yet, I'd like to try St Bees at some point. We generally just use any of the Lakes; Windermere is our closest and most accessible, though it's usually quite busy and viz is poor. We have been diving in Hodge Close Quarry right in the centre of the Lakes, its a fair old drive to get there and requires a short walk with kit, but it's sheltered, calm and clear, although it quickly gets dark with depth, from about 10m you're struggling to see anything.

I would imagine that any of the quieter lakes would have much better viz, the ones with less boat traffic. I don't get a lot of chances to dive, only when my girlfriend is down from Uni, so we tend to stick to what we know rather than risk a wasted day.

 

[markphysics]

Hi Mark,

You're a bit further north than me, I don't tend to dive up your way. I'm told there are spots off the west coast, though I haven't been for a look yet, I'd like to try St Bees at some point. We generally just use any of the Lakes; Windermere is our closest and most accessible, though it's usually quite busy and viz is poor. We have been diving in Hodge Close Quarry right in the centre of the Lakes, its a fair old drive to get there and requires a short walk with kit, but it's sheltered, calm and clear, although it quickly gets dark with depth, from about 10m you're struggling to see anything.

I would imagine that any of the quieter lakes would have much better viz, the ones with less boat traffic. I don't get a lot of chances to dive, only when my girlfriend is down from Uni, so we tend to stick to what we know rather than risk a wasted day.

Hi Jamie,
Windermere isn't out of the question for me. When the weather warms up and you need a buddy we could try a day. Buttermere and Crummock are popular with the open water swimmers, and may be a quieter option. Let's keep in touch. M.

 

[hattie]

Hi, sorry that this is another year older, are either of you still diving?

looking to replace me?

 

[Trevor Hutton]

Hi, sorry that this is another year older, are either of you still diving?

Looking for a dive buddy for wastwater

 

[Trevor Hutton]

Hi!
I recently completed my AIDA 2* course with Steve Millard, and I'm looking to start freediving as much as I can.
Does anyone know of good sites in Scotland or the west coast of the UK which might be good?

I'm also interested in meeting up with any freedivers near me, so if you're interested get in touch

Looking for a dive buddy for wastwater

 

[1985goldie]

Hey man,

I’m doing my AIDA with Steve now. I’m based in the Lake District. Do you still dive? i know the thread is old.

 

[JamieC]

Looking for a dive buddy for wastwater

Hi Trevor,

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, I haven't been on here in a while.

We're still diving, and have just started again for the season. If you're still diving let me know.

 

[Springers98]

Hello Everyone,

Old thread but thought I'd give it a go...

I'm based in Furness and very keen to get out to Capernwray, the Lakes or anywhere Coastal. Keen for both freediving and Spearfishing if there's much of that about.

I've been doing my AIDA 2 with Delphy Pool down south in Cornwall.

Look forward to chatting!