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John Morgan, Gozo Ta Cenc
17th February 2008 Thanks to those that attended the monthly meeting. The good news is that we have had the report back from the boat survey. can everyone please take time to read it and the minutes from the meeting. At the next meeting (date to be arranged) we would like to take a vote on whether we are keeping the RHIB or not. Diving dinner. For those that are available, help at the White Lion on Saturday afternoon would be much appreciated to get ready for the dinner. Please let Clare know if you can come along to assist. We will be meeting there around 12:30.Dry Dive. If anyone still needs to pay Phil for the trip to the hyperbaric chamber, please do so as soon as possible to reserve a place. This is booked for 30th March. We're looking at a trip to Wastwater sometime in April, prior to the St Abbs trip. Phil or Bob are arranging this so they will be providing more details soon.Need to get out diving again everyone as the nights are getting lighter - and it's getting a bit warmer (well, maybe not this weekend!) We were all really surprised down at the club on Tuesday 12th as it was the annual 'thanks to the diving club and the darts and doms team'! Karaoke was well received, as was Barry's attempt to clear the buffet! 15th January 2008A happy new year to everyone!There are a couple of administrative issus this week. The Annual Dinner. Grayeam has sent out emails with requests for the dinner so please fill them in and pass them back with £20 as soon as you can.St Abbs. The accommodation has changed slightly and we need to confirm which rooms we would like to use. They are charging for the bunk house in total as opposed to individual rooms so we need to confirm the rooms we want as soon as possible. Please let Dave know as soon as you can which rooms you would like to book. bunk house. Sleeps 10 (2 * 4 bed and 1* 2 bed) (£150 per night)Cottage. Sleeps 5 (£90 per night)B&B. Sleeps 4 (2 * double) (£25 pp per night)Oban Trip. We are concerned that we might not be able to go on the trip this year as a few key members can't make it. We will discuss this more in the next meeting, 22nd January so please try and make it down to the club to be involved in the discussion.Boat. The RHIB is being reviewed this thursday (17/01/08) so we can discuss that more in the meeting too. 16th December Thanks to everyone for a great night at the ten pin bowling. I understand from Brett that although it was a close call Rob and Brett were the equal winners. Hopefully we all had a good time and even Andy got a strike!!27th NovemberEvening all - Clare has booked two lane at the bowling alley for 7.30pm Friday 7th December, please let her know if you want to go ASAP.13th November AGMThanks to everyone for coming to the meeting last night. It showed the commitment of the members which makes keighley BSAC as great as it is.The club welcomes a new Chairperson, Clare Denby, and also a new Training Officer, Jack Morgan. Thanks and congratulations to both for taking on these roles with the full support form the club.The club RIB's future was also debated, and is still ongoing. Please bear in mind, not only will it be costly, compared to the cost of chartering a vessel, but the RIB also takes a lot of work and behind the scenes time, and effort. To everyone who has been involved in this, many thanks are due. If you feel strongly about keeping the RIB, and especially getting it seaworthy, please be prepared to help with this effort.Jack has already proposed a festive dive in 22nd December (Sat) at Llanberis quarry in North Wales- about 3 hours drive. Please let him know if you are interested. Jack's just planning the dive, if you want accomodation there will be plenty of places at Llanberis.Important Dates highlighted for the diary:-Most trips are very popular and there are limited spaces, please get your booking, and deposit, in early if you are interested.Vivian Quarry - 22nd December - Jack is organising.Oban trip 20th to 24th April - Grayeam will be organising this years trip. Hyperbaric Chamber - 30th March - Phil will be organising this. St. Abbs - 3rd to 5th May - Dave will be organising this trip.Gozo - June - a few have expressed interest - let Rob know ASAP if you are interested.Unfortunately the Farnes trip has been cancelled due to the weather.The plan is still to dive Lake Coniston from Bailiff Wood car Park 9am Sunday.6th NovemberFarnes Trip due this weekend, John will keep everyone posted and watch this space.Phil and Paul's Hodge Close trip photo's finally make an appearance - see Trips and Photo's page.AGM next Tuesday 13th November 8.30 prompt start.27th OctJohn and Janet sent a couple of snaps to show how blue the water is around Gozo after their recent trip. John managed to spot the illusive 'fin-horned diver' see right pic.There are more pics added to trips and photo's page - Gozo, Wastwater and Coniston.Some of the boys went to Wastwater 14/15th October staying at YHA - Once again a big thanks to Phil for organising. Lovely calm day, we had a couple of dives on Sat over and down the pinnacles with fantastic viz. Barry and Chris squeezed in a night dive, then off to the pub to watch England beat France - what a day!I've sent an email around about a proposed trip to Gozo. Some details on 'Next Trips' page. If there is enough interest, I'll get this organised. I was considering April 08 as we will be back in the UK for a wedding and could add it to our ever increasing itinerary, and carbon footprint. However this may be too soon to the Oban Trip. Either way I don't mind organising this. Have a look at George's website.24th OctoberImportant date - 6th November - meeting/gathering before AGM (13th November) John is well underway regards Farne Islands Trip - everyone should have received an email any problems get in touch.9th October 2007Many thanks to Phil for organising another training weekend. This time those training as Dive leaders went to Coniston for a quick dip, then an afternoons Practical Rescue Management on a fantastic clear day. Laura N was the unfortunate sole who had all sorts of diving 'incidents' occur, and did a great job of being rescued for a few hours. The acting was better than Eastenders, although that doesn't give credut to Laura's performances.A big congratulations to John and Jack who have been working hard throughout the year and recently qualified as OWI's. They are already both a great asset to the club and will now be able to assist Phil and Grayeam in Open water training.The RIB had another outing on Windermere with many of our newer members getting their first dive from the club boat. Thanks to everyone involved in getting the boat in shape and making the weekend flow smoothly.5th September 2007A few dates for your diariesClub AGM - Proposed date - 9pmTuesday 13th November 2007 Evening working on RIB Wednesday 12th September 2007Phil has proposed a Wastwater trip Friday 12th October and Sat 13th night at YHA. Need to confirm places ASAP.26th July 2007Club meeting arranged for Tuesday 31st July 8.30 at the Globe Inn, please be there if you're available.27th June 2007-Some lucky boys are going to dive Scapa flow next week, all the best and safe diving!!- News on forthcoming trips - John has set dates for the Farne Island trip weekend of 10/11th November - further details to follow.Clare was looking into dates to play with the RIB on 22/23rd September - again further details from Clare to follow.22nd May 2007- It was proposed we needed some trips organising for this summer and many put themselves forward to organise a trip. Jack and John are considering a Farnes or Anglesy trip, Grayeam a Wastwater trip, Clare a Windermere trip to give the RIB an outing and Chris to pick Bernie's brains about diving the UC-70 at Whitby. Plenty to go at.- The second wave of Nitrox course date needs to be set, it may be easier to do this over a couple of Tuesdays rather than a Saturday however Grayeam to discuss with all involved.- This Sunday Grayeam and Phil will be conducting a training session up at Coniston, so far Chris, Barry, Andy and Rob will be going with Clare still considering. Bailiff Wood for 9am.-Phil handed out awards for those who have passed diving qualifications this year, and last! It's very promising to see everyong progressing the ranks. Well done all!9th May 2007- Many of the club had a fantastic weekend at St. Abbs - Bob and Paddy enjoying their first sea dives in a great location. A couple of birthday boys were on the trip, once being rescued from the buoys, Andy and Chris celebrated the date of their introduction to this world in true style with a great viz dive on the Glanmire. Bob managed to break the lift on the boat, no more birthday cake for him. - See pics on Trips and Photo's page.- It's about time Bob got his lad to sort out his computer so we can take this picture down As you can see he was worried about how cold it would be, but I think lagging his arms and legs was going a bit too far.- You should have all got an email with an up to date contact list. The intention is not to encourage any stalkers amongst us, but if you're short of a dive buddy, you can phone around. Don't forget to let Phil know in advance of your dive plans.- Good luck to Jack and Laura who get to move into their new home this weekend.- Tiff's just pointed out a programme on TV where a scuba diver in Oz was eaten by a saltwater croc - there's something you don't get on your normal risk assesement.16th April '07- The oban trip went very well, once again being looked after well by young Jim. 8 dives intotal with 6 of these being on wrecks. See the Trips & Photo's section on Oban 2007 for more info.- This Saturday (21st) is the Nitrox course for those who have qualified as ocean and sports divers since the change to the qualification.13th March- A Date for your diaries - NITROX Course for current holders of Ocean and Sport Diver qualification - 21st April '07 at Barnoldswick Library.- The Wastwater trip is looming - this weekend, all meet Friday at YHA - Phil to brief us on the busy weekend ahead. Don't forget plenty of air.Club Annual DinnerMany thanks to all those attending this year and especialy those behind the scenes organising the event and making the display as amazing as ever. - Well done to Clare - Nominated by all the instructors for her courage and determination towards achiveing her diving qualification and being awarded 2006 Trainee of the year!& a big well done to Brett for all his efforts and contribution towards Keighly BSAC during 2006, in being awarded the Chairpersons award 2006!28th Feb 07The club annual dinner is this weekend, any volunteers would be welcome 2pm at the white Lion Haworth. Moving into town for a few drinks, then onto the White Lion for 7pm, Dinner starts at 7.30.17th Feb 07Louise Whitehead from Yorkshire Bsac has emailed everyone on the 02 course regarding changing this to either 24 or 25th Feb. Please check your email for futher details.11th Feb 07Bob has made his first open water dive and we have the photographs to prove he can. Most of the club were out last weekend at Capernwray over both Saturday and Sunday. Rumour has it Grayeam was showing off his pee zip, while Barry was practicing his "Can-Can" entry. - See photo's page.Tuesday night had even more musical entertainment than usual as a Karoake was in full swingThe 02 course was cancelled due to bad weather.3rd Feb 2007Congratulations to Brett and Suzanne with their new arrival Darcey, all the club pass on their best wishesThe club also welcomes Paddy who is keen to get in more diving and is currently a prospective member. We gave him the usual induction this weekend of finding alternative locations in Capernwray.Next Saturday (10th Feb) is the Oxygen administration course, we'll organise car sharing etc on Tuesday night.29th December 2006Merry Christmas everybody and we wish you all the best for 2007!- In February, 8 members of the club have been booked onto the Oxygen administration course at York. As well as being a great safety asset to the club, this will also cover some of the lectures for those continuing on to the dive leader qualification.Please let Rob know ASAP if you have the Green Oxygen Administration notes as part of your ocean/sports diver pack. If so I can ask Yorkshire not to order the notes and save £15 a head.- The date for the Wastwater trip has been decided as the weekend of 17 & 18th March '07, apologies to those not able to make it, I have tried as best as possble to accomodate everyones wishes.- 12 beds have been booked including one private room for 4 people, more beds should be available if required. The accomodation cost is likely to be in the region of £27 each, covering the bed for Firday 16th and Sat 17th, and the conference room for the Saturday morning for the Dive Leader lectures. Breakfast and evening meal is not included, however they do offer this - including a "spice night" on Friday, and also have kitchens for the guests. It would be an idea to all eat together on the Saturday night? - Full details will be available on Tuesday.The YHA are already asking for a deposit and full payment, so first come first served.- The date for the club annual dinner has been set for Saturday 3rd March, it would be fantastic if everybody could make it. - The bowling night was a great success, especially for Clare's team. Alby has promised to brush his team into shape for the next meet and Barry has apologised for gatecrashing the next lane's party. Andy improved when advised his technique was nearer that of a discuss thrower and Clare explained her technique was just a warm up for the dancing at Bliss. Many Thanks to everyone that could make it.- A big well done from everybody to the Morgan father and son act, both recently completing the IFC course which considering their respective professions should have been a walk in the park, and also passing the Theory exam, which apparantly was a bit more of an Everest expedition. 21st November (AGM)- Many thanks to everyone who made it to the meeting. - Grayeam commented on how well the club had moved on over the year with new members, and existing members, progressing with skills and training, especially welcoming onto the training team - Father & Son duo, Jack and John Morgan. Many dives had been made over the year and Grayeam showed his pleasure in seeing the RIB back up and running and being taken out on two Windermere dives. A big thank you goes to all those who put the effort in getting the boat up to scratch, with a special mention for those who put a lot of time in behind the scenes. The club lost two valuable members this year, Micko & Jane, who have emmigrated to warmer climes. Grayeam thanked Mick on behalf of the club for all his efforts put in during his years at Keighley BSAC and as DO. The clubs appreciation was also shown earlier in the year at the annual dinner with presentations to Mick. Grayeam has carried out the role as Chairman for the last three years, and as such, unfortunately must stand down from the position, he will continue in the club secretary role. John made special thanks, on behalf of the club, to Grayeam who has, and continues to do so, put lots of effort into benefiting the club.7th November- G'day. Didn't hear any plans for diving on the weekend?- Clare is organising a club Xmas social plannd for 8th December bowling in Skipton, please let her know if you are interested - it would be a good get together before the joys of christmas kicks in. - Congrats to John and Jack on passing the IFC course recently.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17th October- Phil has announced the dates of the next Oban trip - 6, 7, 8, & 9th April 2007, £55 per day, he will announce more info at the next Tuesday meeting or the AGM (21st Nov).- After speaking to Jim, Phil has also explained that there are a number of places on the Kylebhan, with other divers, on the weekends of 11/12th November & 18/19th November - if you're interested call Phil.- Phil is also considering organising a St Kilda trip, this is a beautiful Island 41 miles West of the Outer Hebrides! It was inhabited up until 1930 when the Islanders evacuated due to dire conditions. The Island is well renowned for excellent diving, and seabird colonies. This would be a 7 day trip (plus a day at each end for travelling) with a cost of £65 per day. If you are interested, please speak to Phil.- Grayeam mentioned as a reminder that the club AGM is 21st November as well as pointing out the Chairmans position would be available as he has done his three year stint.- Barry finally collared Bob and gave him his Keighley BSAC polo shirt- Brett and Phil were organising getting the rib out for the Windermere trip and recharging the batteries.- Phil's Farne Island photo's are on the recent meets page------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13th SeptemberQuick meeting:-- Club AGM date set as 21st November- please be there - Rescue Training date set as 14th October - refresher of relevant skills & drills.Jack has sorted the Farne Island trip and buddy pairs, further updates of possible dive sites to follow.I've booked the accomodation for Ambleside RIB trip. please see Latest/Next trip page for details.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23rd August- Phil wanted to remind everyone - Anyone planning a dive trip needs to give him a full dive plan, number of divers max depth location etc. A risk assesement of the site needs to be carried out and a log completed, being passed to Phil at the earliest opportunity.- Also any incidents must be reported to Phil, such as fast ascents, divers using bad practice etc. (See Incident Report Link on links page).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See the Calender and Latest/Next Trips for upcoming events15th August - A big well done to "Boxing" Barry McGlynn, who has recently qualified for his Sports Diver qualification.- Thank you to all those involved in putting the effort into bringing the rib and trailer back into working order, and Suzanne for having another one of Brett's toys in the garden. - Regular meetings will be held on the first Tuesday in each month to discuss any club issues. See Calendar fro Dates.See the Calender fand latest/Next Trips for upcoming events---------------------------------------------------------End---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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