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South Devon Report 2008
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Happy new year Spiderman.
I never got in after christmas. Went down on Boxing day to get in and pulled a muscle in my back HURT LIKE BLOODY HELL!!! so been dry since
I think it will be a while until this crappy weather goes away . the westly is only lasting till tuesday next week then they reckon the easterly is coming back. which gives us plenty of time to scour the internet and drool over new gear
Ive got my eye on a housing for my sony handycam. they say its only good for 5m but people have got 7m from it. I dabbled in a bit underwater video in 2007 but the camera I bought was very limiting in video quality. so hopfully this will keep me entertained for a while.
I never got in after christmas. Went down on Boxing day to get in and pulled a muscle in my back HURT LIKE BLOODY HELL!!! so been dry since
I think it will be a while until this crappy weather goes away . the westly is only lasting till tuesday next week then they reckon the easterly is coming back. which gives us plenty of time to scour the internet and drool over new gear
Ive got my eye on a housing for my sony handycam. they say its only good for 5m but people have got 7m from it. I dabbled in a bit underwater video in 2007 but the camera I bought was very limiting in video quality. so hopfully this will keep me entertained for a while.
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Dont give up man I reckon the bay will have plenty more dives before spring, Im hoping that this clears by the end of the month
lol u not wrong there mate, I am well insulated. but I think you might be right, it might be time to hold out till spring
Scott.
Scott.
Weather report is looking good for tomorrow with the wind dying down Teignmouth Surf Report, Surf Forecast and Surf Webcams
the fishing forums are reporting loads of whiting in and pollack still in and around the bay. will see if the boss will give me a half day,, so will report back
I CANT TAKE BEEN STUCK ON LAND ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!
the fishing forums are reporting loads of whiting in and pollack still in and around the bay. will see if the boss will give me a half day,, so will report back
I CANT TAKE BEEN STUCK ON LAND ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!
Well done that man!
I think I'm stuck on land for a while. Actually I'm spending all time off at the moment fitting a new kitchen which should earn me mega dive time credit in time for the spring.
I dived my first dive of the year today :friday viz was 2 meters at best only saw 1 very small pollack so dived for scallops instead spent about an hour in and then got out cause my feet were freezing. planning to get back in tomorrow but probably wont take the gun and just take the camera
Ahhh blissful!
I was running late so didn't get as far as Brixham. I scrambled down the hill and dived off the point at hopes nose. I got there at about 4pm and by the time I arrived the sun had dropped down to the west so wasn't hitting the patch I normally dive from. There was also a bit of wind coming in and I wondered If i was doing the right thing but went for it anyway. All I can say is the money I spent on my open cell was worth every penny! They are amazing! Not even the slightest bit cold getting in (apart from 5 minutes of numb face) and then I had the most lovely dive. The water was the clearest I have seen it there and I wasn't the slightest bit cold. I did'nt take the gun as I did'nt excepct to see any fish and I didn't but filled my catch bag with lovely tasty morsels none the less. After a few months off over the winter it was great to see the ocean bed again! As I bobbed up and down in the water looking at the bay shining in the evening sun I thought to myself... this is the best place in the world.....and I love this sport!!
I dived for a about an hour but wanted to be out and dry before it got dark... I dried off had a hot cup of tea, took a few snaps and looked out over the sea feeling properly blissed out....then nearly killed myself carrying all my wet gear back up to the top! Christ, its hell of a pull up there isn't it!!
So yes, a most excellent first dive of the year, lets hope the weather stays like this for spring!
So if anybody is wondering weather to take the plunge so early this year my advice is GO FOR IT!!!!
I was running late so didn't get as far as Brixham. I scrambled down the hill and dived off the point at hopes nose. I got there at about 4pm and by the time I arrived the sun had dropped down to the west so wasn't hitting the patch I normally dive from. There was also a bit of wind coming in and I wondered If i was doing the right thing but went for it anyway. All I can say is the money I spent on my open cell was worth every penny! They are amazing! Not even the slightest bit cold getting in (apart from 5 minutes of numb face) and then I had the most lovely dive. The water was the clearest I have seen it there and I wasn't the slightest bit cold. I did'nt take the gun as I did'nt excepct to see any fish and I didn't but filled my catch bag with lovely tasty morsels none the less. After a few months off over the winter it was great to see the ocean bed again! As I bobbed up and down in the water looking at the bay shining in the evening sun I thought to myself... this is the best place in the world.....and I love this sport!!
I dived for a about an hour but wanted to be out and dry before it got dark... I dried off had a hot cup of tea, took a few snaps and looked out over the sea feeling properly blissed out....then nearly killed myself carrying all my wet gear back up to the top! Christ, its hell of a pull up there isn't it!!
So yes, a most excellent first dive of the year, lets hope the weather stays like this for spring!
So if anybody is wondering weather to take the plunge so early this year my advice is GO FOR IT!!!!
I braved the cold water again today and to be honest it wasnt even that cold. No brain freeze even my hands were ok and my gloves are full of holes. The only part of me that got cold was my feet otherwise all good.
went scalloping in Brixham and got 3 measureing 11cm 12cm and 13cm
The one on the left of the picture was funny looking and took a weight from my dumbell to open it, and even then it didnt look right so I left it as Im new to this whole scalloping thing and didnt want to poision myself on the second attempt:naughty
the viz was poor but it always is off Brixham breakwater beach with a white clouding hanging on the surface but cleared to about 2 meters the deeper I went. Im going to dive a possible NEW spot tomorrow
If anyone is planning a trip to Brixham in the near future the council has decided to dig the roads up again so the main road in the town is shut off.
and theres detours everywhere
Dive safe
went scalloping in Brixham and got 3 measureing 11cm 12cm and 13cm
The one on the left of the picture was funny looking and took a weight from my dumbell to open it, and even then it didnt look right so I left it as Im new to this whole scalloping thing and didnt want to poision myself on the second attempt:naughty
the viz was poor but it always is off Brixham breakwater beach with a white clouding hanging on the surface but cleared to about 2 meters the deeper I went. Im going to dive a possible NEW spot tomorrow
If anyone is planning a trip to Brixham in the near future the council has decided to dig the roads up again so the main road in the town is shut off.
and theres detours everywhere
Dive safe
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well done, scottwilson sounds good, i want to go in i went surfing today and the water was not cold at all, i am going to go when the water clears, at least i know i am not the only nutter going in, hahah
but seriously well done!
but seriously well done!
