Training at Vobster Quay

On 2nd July 7 of us got up at the crack of dawn, or before for Leszek, and made it to Vobster Quay for a day’s training.  William and Marc completed their Ocean Diver open water training and for Marc that completes his qualification.  Leszek, Dale and Iris played with lifting bags and delayed surface …

Bovisand, Plymouth

9 intrepid souls battled through May Bank Holiday and half term traffic to make it down to Bovisand. Sadly the big rhib was out of action, but they squeezed us onto Red Alert. After a lazy morning in the sunshine, we went out to Hilsea Point followed by the Glen Strathallen where the viz was …

Selsey Lifeboat Station

Last Saturday we set out to visit the Selsey Lifeboat Station on the south coast. The plan was to start the season with an easy dive and it was a success.

Pool Olympics

The Pool Olympics took place this week at our usual Putney Leisure Centre swimming pool. The object of the event is to compete in a few ridiculous games for the grand prize of a box of chocolates. The word olympic is said to be a misleading magnification of the event’s true nature. This year’s turnout saw the Dolphins compete against …

More oxygen administration

Following the first O2 Administration course in January, two Putney SAC and two Cosmos SAC students got together at HYC on 24th Feb along with the emergency oxygen kits of both clubs and a couple of resuscitation manikins.

South & St John’s Safari in Egypt

At the end of January, 6 of our club members swapped the cold London weather for (partly) warm (and a bit windy) weather on a  liveaboard in Egypt. Making use of good out-of-season prices they boarded the “Emperor Superior” on the “South and St John’s Safari” trip.

Club members practicing resuscitation on a mannequin

Teaching oxygen administration

Eight members turned up to today’s oxygen administration and basic life support course. This one-day course is designed to teach the administration of oxygen as a means on increasing the effectiveness of First Aid treatment of diving accidents. Oxygen treatment takes place on the surface – either on a boat or dry land. This course gives …