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Sports Relief Mile

Late March 2012 and three of our members entered the "Sports Relief Mile Day" to raise money for charity. Not only that, they decided to run in dive kit! Common Sense prevailed and the customary rebreathers and twin-set's replaced with single cylinders; dry suits with thinner wetsuit's. Fins were ruled out during the Risk Assesment! The three completed the mile in a creditable 11m 50s raising nearly five hundred pounds in the process.

The Rez

Time for something different; a foray past the speed cameras of Staffordshire to "The Rez". After a short form filling session (although slightly alarming to be asked if you wanted to be resuscitated) it was off for a tour of the site. Martin gave a quick safety briefing then left us to our own devices. After a scattering of equipment issues (two right handed gloves and a profusion of flat torch batteries), most divers managed three dives and took the opportunity to brush up on line laying, night diving or photographic skills.

Ice Dive

Mid February 2012 and a prolonged cold snap meant that the Blue Lagoon froze over. Not thick enough to walk on, the ice would still have proved impenetrable from below so ropes were laid to ensure the divers could find their way out in an emergency.
In all, four pairs of divers entered the water; longest dive time recorded was 30 minutes. Visibility was reported as very clear.

AGM 2012

Late January and, as every January, the MKSAC AGM. Reports from the Officers, award of diving qualifications and a thanks to the retiring officers. Last but not least, the "Wally" award. This year won by Graham for excellence in navigation whilst instructing.

Christmas Dinner

Late Jan 2012 and our 2011 "Christmas Dinner". As last year, the dinner was moved a few weeks to avoid the December rush. Venue was also the same as 2011; the Swan Revived in Newport Pagnell. Dinner was followed by a raffle in aid of club funds and then members retired to the bar to catch up on the past years diving.

Gildenburgh 2012

OK, so we have done the Blue Lagoon, Stoney Cove, Chepstow and Vobster in the last twelve months - where haven't we been for a while? I know, let's try Gildenburgh.

Very quiet (and very frosty) in early January but a nice change. Saw the Provost, the Double Decker Bus, a barge, a coach etc. Surprisingly little fish life except for a huge Sturgeon around 19 metres (depth, not length...). Fears that it was dead proved unfounded as it swam off before a better photo could be taken!

Happy New Year

First dive of 2012 - A Bank Holiday in January and what better way to start the year than a quick trip up the A5 to Stoney Cove. Viz was still excellent and the water a balmy seven degrees. Along the way, a shoal of Pike enjoying the weak sunshine at five metres and the surprise discovery of where the DO left his car parked.

Bluey Christmas BBQ

Late December 2011 and time for a festive dive at the Blue Lagoon. Despite a chilly seven degrees and the hint of snow in the air, quite a few dives were completed. Then up to the Car park for burgers, hot dogs, Christmas cake and (of course...) Mulled Wine.

A Shot in the Dark...

Over the summer of 2011, the shotline on our centre wreck in the Blue Lagoon had disappeared. This was potentially the most useful mark for training; stretching from 16 metres to almost the surface, it had proved it's worth for Dive Leader training and Buoyancy Workshops as well as allowing you to locate the wreck in the general "murk" at that depth.

Mid December and a chance to replace the shot; a new shotline was prepared with markers and loops every three metres and, after a few false starts and some careful measurements, it was in position.

"The Rez"

A different sort of dive. Mid December 2011 and up to The Rez in Staffordshire. Two metres might not sound much but our intrepid team managed three dives and took the opportunity to practice line laying and overhead environment skills.

A Stoney Christmas

Mid December 2011 and a last trip to Stoney Cove. The ten divers who braved the depths were (mostly) rewarded with crystal clear water and fantastic visibility. Even the pair who explored the twenty metre rock face claimed "It must have taken real skill not to find any wrecks in such good conditions".
A dive (or two) was followed by the traditional three course meal in Nemo's where, despite the chef's fears (we were late...), the food was excellent.