North Wales, The Llyn & Anglesey 2013.

[denian]

Was going last night and planed to dive Fri night . And then first light on high then after lunch on low for scallope's but it didn't come off .sure it will be much better than last week .with northerly wind turning light over the last 48hrs then picking up to southwesterlys .later today.good luck.

 

[Will Read]

Hey guys does anybody know where you can do freedive courses in the north of the UK. I would be interested in extending my breath hold and also getting deeper more comfortably. I am doing O2 and CO2 tables regularly but wouldn't mind some more advice.

I did my pool and theory for AIDA 2 star with Steve Millard recently from apneists uk website here http://www.freedivers.co.uk/ his email is apneaboy111@hotmail.com . I really enjoyed the course and it does teach you a lot about safely progressing , I surprised myself with a 3minute static on the day after some tution about breath up / relaxation etc. Im still waiting to get a date on my open water part of the qualification ( Steve if your watching !?? ) Cost for full course is £250 but split in two , half for pool and theory and half for open water aspect.
Also I really like this tables program , very useful for the laptop
http://freediving.orangellous.com/index.php

 

[mattbarlow]

That sounds interesting I live near Manchester so maybe there is a club night near me. Thanks for the advice I will drop the chap an email.

 

[Will Read]

That sounds interesting I live near Manchester so maybe there is a club night near me. Thanks for the advice I will drop the chap an email.

Yeah I live in Rochdale and the closest pool they operate at is in a college pool in Gorton , Manchester. Id like to go to the pool nights but I don't really get time.

 

[mattbarlow]

Will I'm in chadderton, we should hit the llyn together and save money on fuel...

 

[Will Read]

Will I'm in chadderton, we should hit the llyn together and save money on fuel...

Not far at all , Yeah definitely , id be keen for that. I do tend to go on weekdays mainly due to work etc.

 

[denian]

Do let me know boys if ya passing I will split costs and talk to ya !I'm only a few minutes from RAF Sealand .A550

 

[mattbarlow]

Any reports from today?

 

[Foxy]

Yup, got in south side , flat calm but no viz to speak of.... Ok for scallops though!! Met up with Dyllun too, which was v cool. great day actually.
Photo on way later.

might have cleared a little by tomorrow. I hit it at one hour before low. apparently lots of bass still about for the fishermen.......

good luck if anyone goes!

 

[mattbarlow]

On my way, fingers crossed....

 

[denian]

Go matt go !It still looks ok on web cams.Bloody typical!Come on pat get the pic s up ya just teasing now!What was the viz like in cm?.What did you get ?Has any one done straights ?May try next weekend ?

 

[mattbarlow]

Afraid the vis wasn't very good and as I don't know where the scallop beds are I came back empty handed....

 

[Foxy]

Nooooooooo!!

 

[manalive!]

Matt,

Contact Steve Millard of Apneists UK apneaboy111@hotmail.com He runs courses out of Manchester and I would highly recommend him.

Paul

 

[mattbarlow]

I have dropped him an email and I`m now awaiting a response.

Quite often my time for spearfishing is limited so I tend to hit nearest spot as less time drviving means more time in the water. I always drive past the great orme and I have read that the anglers catch a fair few bass from there. Do any of the guys ever spearfish that area and if so could you give me any pointers?

I was diving off anglesey on sunday which takes me about and hour and half, the great orme would probably take me just over an hour making quick hits a possibility.

 

[manalive!]

Bloody hell Matt,

I'm originally from Chadderton (Denton lane), where are you?

 

[mattbarlow]

We're off turf lane, Ashton crescent. I'm originally from stalybridge but my wife is from chadderton (long lane).

 

[Foxy]

Chadderton on sea!

 

[denian]

anyone ?when?im going to try tonight ?then early on low poss on high then coming back sat afternoon.

 

[Will Read]

anyone ?when?im going to try tonight ?then early on low poss on high then coming back sat afternoon.

I may be down Monday , if anyone is in the market for a Suunto D4i , my local dive shop has a deal that comes with a free tank transmitter. £335 inc free transmitter. You can sell the transmitter on ebay for at least £100 , meaning the D4i will only stand you at £235 at the most . Less if you manage a better price for the transmitter! http://www.divelife.co.uk/
I just picked one up today.