Sub-C-Divers

Eccie dive midweek Wed 22 nd Feb
2023-02-22
Hi All, …..not expecting a stampede here…but…Chris L , Chris H, and myself are going to Eccie on above date.All welcome, but quick note, we (Chris L and i) are focusing on twin set stuff for an upcoming trip.But your welcome to join us on singles etc.

EASTER EGG HUNT 7th APRIL
2023-04-07 | Capernwray, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Rd,, Carnforth, LA6 1AD, United Kingdom
Hi All,…the 7th April( good friday) sees the return of the Easter egg hunt.This is a fantastic event,loads of games, for one and all,friends ,family, divers and non divers…We have hot food and all sorts to eat, all within the Sub C gazebo.Great chance to kick start your diving season, the water just about starting to warm up then…(honest…😇). Costs are £6 adult and £3 children Genuinely a great day.
Stella is main organiser….but she will need lots of help.Some amazing prizes last year,and a brilliant marking system.Book on,and also ask Stella how you can help in the run up.

Hard boat diving out of Eyemouth & St Abbs on 24th & 25th June 2023
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25
Chris Llewellyn will be diving out of Eyemouth & St Abbs on 24th & 25th June 2023 with skipper Derek Anderson of www.aquamarine-charters.com
Derek Anderson has been working on boats since he was 26. Starting his working life onboard trawlers, he is the owner/skipper of Aquamarine Charters. Eyemouth Harbour, TD14 5SD.
2 dives on the afternoon of Saturday the 24th & 2 on the morning of Sunday 25th June.
This weekend is open to Ocean divers and above and will cost £60/person/day.
A non-refundable deposit of £60 as soon as possible will secure your place, but if, for any reason, after paying your deposit, you cannot eventually go, then it is your responsibility to find a suitably qualified replacement who can take your place otherwise you will be liable for the total cost of diving off the boat. However, the balance of payment will need to be paid no later than 24th May 2023.
You must take 2 cylinders with you and sort your Travel & accommodation arrangements.
Refills will cost £6 per fill and will be collected from the boat, filled, and dropped back off, so for this reason you must make sure your cylinders are marked with your name.
Ample free parking is available nearby in Eyemouth and a fully serviced pontoon means getting you and your kit to and from the boat is easy.
Double dive lift, big kitting-up benches, toilet, wheelhouse seating, tea and coffee, and if you are lucky home baked cake or scones.
The boat has all the standard safety equipment including an O2 kit.
This is a good opportunity to gain some more sea experience.
If you are interested, please book on via the branch website event & let Chris know via WhatsApp.

Largs Trip (Scotland)
2023-08-24 08:00 - 2023-08-29 17:00 (Europe/London) | Largs, Irvine Road, Largs, KA30 8EZ, United Kingdom
A stunning seaside town on the Clyde coast
Diving Trip to Largs, Scotland.
Type of Diving: RHIB and Shore Diving
Venue: Largs Marina, Irvine Rd, Largs KA30 8EZ. (Boat will be moored at the marina – no need to keep recovering and relaunching)
When: 24th August till 29th Aug (The RHIB is booked out – but the stay can be extended if you file a further RHIB application and have qualifications / DO Approval)
Accommodation: whilst it’s a bank holiday in England, it is not a bank holiday is Scotland. there are plenty of places to stay in Largs or Cumbrae. although if your staying on Cumbrae the ferry stops running around 9pm (I RECALL)
Live webcam views of marina: https://www.yachthavens.com/largs-yacht-haven/at-the-marina/webcams
Diving Qualifications: Discovery diver upwards.
Other requirements: Current Filed Medical, Current BSAC membership and Current Branch Membership.
Other opportunities: Boat handling, Snorkelling, Paddle boarding, Kayaking, Wild swimming.
Air fills: Little logistics – we normally send one or two vehicles a few miles down the road and get a group of cylinders filled. (£10.00 per fill last year)
they has the market as no one else offers this service.
Cost: Boat Users the branch fee is £10.00 per day plus a share of the fuel. The marina charges £3.60 /m overnight. the cost of the logistics getting the boat to and from Largs will be shared between boat users.
This event has no dedicated Diver training but qualification dives / experience still applies.
Voluteers: Anyone want to tow the boat please speak to Michelle
Accommodation: Whilst England has a bank holiday, Scotland does not. therefore plenty of accomodation is available in Largs and Cumbrae. Be mindful – if you stay on Cumbrae the ferry stops running around 9pm..
Once we are at Largs we can also explore the Isle of Cumbrae – why not take the 15 minute ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae. The pretty island is a great place plus it’s home to the Crocodile Rock and the ‘Cathedral of the Isles’; the smallest cathedral in Scotland. We have previously dived one of the Piers in Cumbrae which boast plenty of marine life.

The Isle of Cumbrae, also known as Great Cumbrae, lies on the Ayrshire coast and is roughly four miles long and two miles wide. Just a short ferry trip from Largs, Cumbrae is regarded as Scotland’s most accessible island.

Seaside town
The only settlement is Millport, a seaside town with a Victorian promenade which curves around an attractive hilly bay on the south coast. Millport is home to Britain’s smallest cathedral, the Cathedral of the Isles, which was completed in 1851 to a design by William Butterfield, one of the leading Gothic revival architects of the day.
Directions By Land

Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ
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Largs is well connected by road, rail and air links. Perfect for visitors both nearby and further afield.

Gaelic Rose - Sound of Mull dive Trip
2023-08-26 08:00 - 2023-08-29 17:00 | Lochaline Harbour, Cala Lochaline Harbour, Morvern, Lochaline, Oban, PA80 5XT, United Kingdom
Sound of mull Hard boat.
Hard boat: Gaelic Rose
Date: 26th August, 27th August, 28th August 2023
Cost: £360 inclusive of gas fills, Food and overnight stay. (£120 per day)
Places: 12 twelve
Venue: Lochaline Harbour.
The village of Lochaline lies at the southern tip of the beautiful Morvern peninsula, one of the more remote parts of North West Scotland. It is renowned for the variety of bird life, flora and wildlife.

Diving Qualification: Sports Diver and above.
Dives per day: Two per day.
Diver requirements: Current filed Medical, Current Branch Membership, Current BSAC Membership.
Included: Free air fills, Food. You sleep on the hard boat.

Stoney Cove 8th October 23
2023-10-08
Hi All.
The weather for the up coming rib dives is still very bad.With winds pushing Force 7,8 and 9.So ,I’m cancelling that trip….However,I am putting on the above,Stoney Cove.Ive not been for a while and thought it would be good to re visit.
Details as follows…it has a max depth of 35M, and I have been asked to do some depth progression.There are lots of things to dive there,it’s a great place.
To go, you MUST log onto Stoney cove site and create a diver log account.Then that will let you book a date that you want to dive.Cost is £27 or there is a scheme by paying a 2 year membership ,then it is £20..Travel time is approx 2 hrs.We will need to see who books on before confirming who is doing what.The dive attractions are great,along with facilities there.I can recommend diving the bus and the Stangarth.You will see, these are listed at 22M,infact they all stand proud of the floor, so infact shallower..
If you’d like to go, create your diver log account at Stoney,BUT DO NOT PAY ….YET……Then book onto our club event…..we will discuss or sort out who is going then before paying on….( I just want to make sure there is enough qualification/ experienced divers there).Suitable for sport diver onwards…NB…As I say only with sufficient experienced diver/ buddies

CAPENWRAY NIGHT DIVE🔦🔦🔦 1st November
2023-11-01 | Capernwray, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Rd,, Carnforth, LA6 1AD, United Kingdom
Every year, Capenwray hold a late night Night dive. The club attend this, it’s great fun, followed by fireworks.
Normal is for people to get there when they can, some for one dive, some do two usually a great day and evening.
Usual facilities provided by Capenwray, so still good for family.
To experience a night dive is also really good, and gets you a tick in the book too.
Usual entrance fees apply for divers, but family members can attend for free to watch the fireworks.
BSAC Membership and Branch membership need to be unto date.
Great opportunity for anyone looking for asst / dive Management qualifications for Sports diver / Dive leader.

Capenwray tuesday 14th Nov
2023-11-14 | Capernwray, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Rd,, Carnforth, LA6 1AD, United Kingdom
just a fun / experience dive at Capenwray next Tuesday…..( theory is it will be quiet and clear….)….( did I say cold too?….😁)

Trip to Stoney Cove
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney, Stanton,, Leicester,, LE9 4DW
Stoney Cove Website: Home – Dive & Swim Stoney Cove
Qualification Requirements: Sports Diver upwards
Stoney Cove has three areas for diving at 7m, 22m and 36m, it is therefore an excellent location for those wanting to progress depth in their Sports Diver qualification. Many go to dive the Hydrobox, which takes you to the 36m limit, however the 22m shelf also has some good dives including the Stanegarth, an old tug boat built in 1910, and the largest shipwreck in any of the inland dive sites.
The upper cark park is close to the water where there is a small slipway for shore entry, and a long walkway for stride entry. There are changing facilities near the water and Nemos Café, which provides hot food and drinks, (if you want a shower, bring 20p pieces). There is also a shop with cylinder fills, kit hire and kit servicing available.
This video takes in a few of the main features: https://youtu.be/DU5VngaveCM?feature=shared
The Hydrobox: https://youtu.be/g-zrAuYnykg?feature=shared
Date: February 10th 2024
Time: Gates open at 0830 (I’m not sure what the queues are like in Feb but it’s a good idea to arrive 15 minutes early to get a good spot in the car park).
Location: Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/N6jvFPTLCMAjwTbC6
Cost: £27
You have to register with them to book, use the link below to register an account. (You don’t have to buy a DiverLog pass, I’d only buy this if you intend to visit Stoney a few times in the year). Register An Account – Dive & Swim Stoney Cove
For FAQs about Stoney Cove, use the following link: Everything You Need to Know About Diving at Stoney Cove – Dive & Swim Stoney Cove

Easter Egg hunt Good Friday
2024-03-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Capernwray, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Rd,, Carnforth, LA6 1AD, United Kingdom
GOOD FRIDAY EASTER EGG HUNT – 29TH March2024
We will be running the Egg Hunt as per our Sub C Divers tradition on Good Friday! We have missed a couple of years due to Covid – but we are back! We also welcome our friends from Bury club too!
The day starts when Capernwray opens at 10 am – we will be doing the underwater egg hunt, depths suitable for all qualified divers, and we also have an above water egg hunt and games for the children. Non-divers and family are very welcome.
Standard Capernray entry price for Divers apply.
Non divers are free to enter Capernwray.
As usual we will have soup, hot dogs, hot pot (veggie option available), apple pie and hot drinks – all included for the price of £6 for adults and £2.50 for children (aged 13 – 18, younger children are free)
There will be prizes for egg hunt winners and bonus eggs for all, also a raffle too – donations of any unwanted Christmas gifts will be great – we will find them a lovely new home!!!
I hope you will all support the day, if you do not already have Easter bank holiday plans, we are usually lucky with the weather – we have previously had some lovely sunny Spring days …. so fingers crossed xxx
Please sign up with total numbers (including reduced price children) for the event on the website – I will be looking to collect money at the beginning of March, so I can confirm numbers and pay up front for the food and shopping.

Liverpool Docks( Dukes Dock)14th April
2024-04-14
we have an invite to dive at Dukes Dock,Liverpool Docks this coming Sunday 14th April.Normally it requires a license but we are special guests.Open to qualified Ocean Divers and above.Please liaise with event organiser for more details.Meeting time prior to 09:00.(See Chris H)

Diving Cyprus 2024
2024-04-26 08:00 - 2024-05-04 17:00 | Cyprus Dive Trip
Cyprus Diving Trip
8 Nights inc Bed and Breakfast
£433.00 (£75.00 deposit required before 20th April 2023) monthly payments can be made for the remaining balance
Plus any additional cost for Diving.
Requirements:
Full member of Sub C Divers (or friend / family of member attending)
Full BSAC current membership
Filed completed BSAC Medical.
One wreck of interest – The Zenobia Wreck is one of the top ten wreck dives in The World, as voted by divers each year. She sank on 7th June 1980, and rests on her port side between 19m and 42m. MS Zenobia was a Swedish built Challenger-class RO-RO ferry 172m long, and sank with over 100 vehicles and lorries.If you’re interested in going please RSVP and speak to Michelle.

Farne island Dive Trip 2024
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Sovereign Diving, Unit 3/Broad Road Ind Est/Broad Rd,, Seahouses, NE68 7UP, United Kingdom
Location: Farne Islands
When: 25th 26th May 2024.
With: Diving with Sovereign Divers, Seahouses, Northumberland.
Organiser: Chris Lleywellyn
Requirements: (Branch members first refusal) Branch membership needs to be up to date, BSAC membership needs to be up to date.
Qualification: Open to Ocean Diver and above. Ideal location for newly qualified divers. (No training on this trip)
Cost: £60 day, which includes 2 dives per day.
Kit info: You will require 2 cylinders.
Dive Site info: Chance to dive with the largest grey seal colony in the uk.£60 deposit to secure a place.
As this trip is over the bank holiday period in May 2024 you are advised to sort out your accommodation ASAP. People have previously booked on these trips and left accommodation to last minute and been disappointed.

Ocean Diver training Sun 2nd June
2024-06-02
Ocean Diver training.At Capenwray. BUT ALL welcome….keep your skills up…learn some new…👌

Plymouth Dive Trip 8th & 9th June 2024
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09 | Indeep Dive Centre, Mount Batten Centre, 70 Lawrence Road,, Mount Batten, Plymouth, PL9 9SJ, United Kingdom
Dive Trip to Plymouth: Dive dates 8th & 9th of June 2024. travel on the Friday.
Qualification: Sports Diver and above
Cost: £245.00 Dive Weekend – Bed & Breakfast
Deposit: £100.00

Please note: Strictly no training on this dive event.

Included:

• Free on-site car parking
• Four dives from one of our two hard boats
• Four single cylinder air fills or upgrade to Nitrox 32% only £10.00/per day.
• Free Hot drinks & light lunch on-board
• Friday & Saturday night accommodation at the Mount Batten Watersports centre 20 m from the pontoon & dive centre with waterside views!
• Cooked or continental breakfast
• Two days full use of the Mount Batten Watersports facilities including hot showers, changing rooms, toilets, secure storage for personal items & of course the bar where you will receive 10% discount!

Mount Batten Centre,
70 Lawrence Road,
Mount Batten, Plymouth
PL9 9SJ

Menai Straits Dive
2024-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Menai Straits
What’s happening: Menai Straits Dive.
When: Tuesday 13th August.
where: From Pig island (the Anglesey side of the suspension bridge) moving right ( towards Britania Bridge)
Max depth: will be 14 meters but all the life is at 6-8 meters.
Briefing time: will be 10.00AM prompt ( Time and tide wait for no man) on the grass area under the bridge.
Qualifications: This dive is for qualified sports divers or above (Due to tidal currents and no boat cover).

Don’t worry if you are not a sports diver as I will be hoping to put this dive on again on a weekend in September with boat cover ( so will be safer if things don’t quite go to plan)

Gaelic Rose- sound of Mull August 24,25,26
2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-26 17:00
Chris O’d is organising his almost annual trip to Sound of Mull,From Oban.£125/ day full board.Air and cylinders.3 days diving.This is a fantastic trip,some of the sites you will visit are ” classic” UK dives.Not only that, you are in a stunning place.Sport diver level.Contact Chris for further info/ questions. The boat is ” comfortable”…Great trip,highly recommended.

Devils Bridge 4th Sept Wednesday
2024-09-04
Stella is putting on a midweek Devils Bridge dive.Bring the family,kids,BBQ, …Dive/ Snorkel…
It’s a beautiful setting…butty van there and toilets.

BSAC event 27th Sept Capenwray
2024-09-27
Bsac are holding an event on 27th Sept.at Capenwray. We went last year and it was really good.Loads.of clubs there, also some good bargains to be had in the shop and other suppliers there on the day.

Capenwray NIGHT DIVE 6TH NOV
2024-11-06 | Capernwray, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Rd,, Carnforth, LA6 1AD, United Kingdom
Every year we generally attend the last late night event at Capenwray.Basically a night dive…Some members go earlier in the day,dive, then dive again once it goes dark.Capenwray then celebrate the night with a fantastic firework display.These are really good enjoyable nights…It usually ticks a box for someone wanting to dive manage too.Great fun, open to all levels…

Eyemouth 2025 Chris Llewellyn
2025-06-07 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Eyemouth, St Abbs
Launching at Eyemouth.Diving St Abbs marine reserve. Ocean diver level,2 dives per day.£60 / day.Need 2 x cylinders and be comfortable with dsmb.Need to sort own accommodation.Fantastic scenic diving.

Isle of Man 11th - 15th Aug 2025
2025-08-11 08:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00
Adam is running a trio to Isle of Man.Its an awsome place with an abundance of great British Diving….reefs, wrecks, scenic…its all there.This will be diving from a hard boat.Details to be finalised.
☆☆ Approx costs…
£ 400 Diving and Accommodation
£ 150 ferry and food..
When Adam mentioned this trip at the club, he immediately recieved alot of interest..he has taken a list of interested people.These people will have first refusal at this point.We will update more details as Adam recieves them.

Farn Islands trip 30,31st August
2025-08-30 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Farne Islands
Niceeeee.Seems to be a almost a regular now.Thankyou Chris L for arranging another trip.The Farn Islands 30,31st August. Ocean diver level….dive from a hard boat,with seals.

Isle of Man Trip
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-03 | isle of man, Port St Mary
We’re heading back to the Isle of Man for another fantastic club trip.

🏨 Accommodation

Five nights stay included.

🤿 Diving Plan
Across the four diving days, you’ll enjoy:

Eight boat dives
Air fills included
Tanks & weights provided
Full use of the on‑site dive centre.

🌊 What We’ll Be Diving
The Isle of Man offers some of the best, most varied diving in the UK. Expect a mix of:
Wrecks
The coastline is dotted with wrecks big and small, many sheltered and packed with marine life. Great for photographers and anyone who loves a bit of history underwater.
Reefs & Gullies
Dramatic rock formations, steep walls, boulders and maze-like gullies create brilliant scenic routes. Tons to explore at all depths.
Kelp Forests
The kelp beds are thriving ecosystems, filled with:

Lobsters
Wrasse
Pollack
Crabs
Occasional friendly grey and possib seals

Visibility
The Isle of Man often has better visibility than the mainland, thanks to strong, clean tidal water movement.
🚤 Dive Operator
We’ll be diving with the brilliant team at:
Isle of Man Diving Charters
https://www.isleofmandivingcharters.com/
.
Spaces are limited to a maximum of 10, pop your name down on the events page to secure your spot.

Terms and Conditions:
All booking forms must be completed and sent with a £100 per diver deposit.
Cancellations:
More than 16 weeks notice Full refund if a date is re-booked
Less than 12 weeks Loss of deposit
Less than 8 weeks Full amount of charter due

We ask that all members of your charter bring their qualification cards with them (even if they have dived with us before)
The skipper reserves the right to refuse to allow a diver into the water or on the boat
The minimum people for a charter is 8 and the maximum is 10. If your group charters the boat each member is libel for their share of the charter whether they choose to dive or not.
Customers are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel insurance, with a reputable insurance provider, and applicable to the activities they will be undertaking. Such insurance should provide comprehensive coverage of at least the following; Diving, Medical, Travel, Personal Liability and Cancellation provisions.

Eyemouth Charter Boat 22/23 Aug
2026-08-22 08:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Eyemouth
Chris L is organising a weekend dive trip to Eyemouth.Diving here is fantastic, lots of life with a great chance of spotting Wolf fish….Contact Chris for more details, im sure he will add you to a whatsapp group. £60/ day .you will need accommodation

Red Sea Liveaboard
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00 | Egypt, Egypt
Join us in September 2026 to explore the underwater world of the Red Sea.
We looking at booking a trip with Emperor Divers: Wrecks and Reefs, leaving Hurghada on 19 September.
7 nights onboard with up to 21 dives.
Cost for the Liveaboard is around £1100, + flights + any hotel before/after trip.
