Blog Archives

Tobermory/Sound of Mull (August 2018)

By Rebecca Oliver Despite being a club member for nearly four years I have never been asked to write up a trip report. I was beginning to think that my fellow club members must have doubts as to my capabilities…

Posted in Dive Trips

The Farnes Get Our Seal of Approval

By Susie Hall de Silva The Farne Islands, located on the North-East coast of Northumberland are high on the ‘hit list’ of many UK divers. Consisting of almost 30 small islands and rocky outcrops, the Farnes lie a manageable 2-4…

Posted in Dive Trips

Plan the trip…Early May Bank Holiday in Plymouth

By Adam Howard For the first bank holiday in May, eight of us took the club van and our yellow boat to Plymouth. Plymouth has plenty of shipwrecks and marine life, and is definitely considered a club favourite. The weather…

Posted in Dive Trips

A Very Parky Portland: Easter weekend, 2018

By Matt Brown Over the Easter weekend, a group of intrepid Clidivers descended onto the isle of Portland for the traditional ‘the diving season must begin at Easter’ trip. It’s always seemed a bit odd that the season begins on…

Posted in Dive Trips

Messing about with boats: a week in the life of the bosun and his mates

By Steve Walsh, Clidive Boat Officer As you know, Clidive (i.e. you and me, the members!) owns two lovely RIBs (rigid-hulled inflatable boats): Yellow (7m long) and Blue (6.5m). The boats and their trailers take a lot of punishment over…

Posted in Dive Trips