Where' the Sun Gone.....

Well, it's been a while since I was here, so let me fill you in on what's been happening.

last Saturday was pretty quiet due to wind and boat red tape, yet Sunday turned out quiet well with some AID work and a guided dive.

This weekend has been very quiet.  Got some Open Water students in on Saturday (in the puring rain) and the viz was actually pretty good!!! Today (Sunday) was completely blown out, with force 8 -9 Westerly blowing the bay to a spray....

The good news is that work seems to be picking up with around 13 new Open Waters signing up in the last 10 days or so.  So hows hopeing the season's getting better. Better late then necer I guess.  It's going to be hard work, having a main instructor still on her back with bedrest.  getwell soon Mich, drink milk and toughen those boses up girl!!!!

One more thing. You should now be able to leave comments by clicking on the "comments" link. I think I've got it set up right.....

Basking Sharks are here..

As another good weekend diving wise finishes we can report that the viz is finally starting to clear which resulted in a cracking dive on the Citrine on Saturday.  Other then that, the best bit of news is that the Baskers have arrived on the Isle of Man in abundace with sightings on Saturday and Sunday around the Calf of Man and Chicken Rock....

On a more serious note, I'd just like to wish Michelle a speedy recovery following her bike accident. Get well girl, and get yr ass back in the water....

Plankton Blooms.....

Well, it's that time of the year again and the plankton has well and truely bloomed around the Isle of Man, knocking the viz down to about 1m and giving new meaning to "Pea Soup"!  What we need now are some hungry Baskers to hover it all up...   It's been a quiet weekend for Mann Scuba Divers, partly due to the bad viz, but also due to the start of the TT and the strong wind that's picked up over the weekend.

PADI Basking Shark Awareness Distinctive Specialty

Bruce has written and had approved by PADI the new PADI Basking Shark Awareness Distinctive Specialty and this is now offered by Bruce through Mann Scuba Divers.  The goals of this course are to 1) Introduce divers to Basking Sharks, their biology, behaviour and distribution, 2)Provide an overview of the law, research and worldwide conservation statue of the Basking Shark, 3) To emphasise the importance of Basking Shark monitoring activities and provide an opportunity to participate in Basking Shark conservation through the European Basking Shark Photo-id Project and 4) To enable the diver to plan, organise and execute a dive with Basking Sharks, in a safe and passive manner.  The course consists of a therey lecture and 2 open water divers, either on scuba or snorkelling.

Another Busy weekend for Mann Scuba Divers

Another busy weekend for Mann Scuba Divers comes to a close and with 2 Instructors down, both Dave and Bruce were kept busy...

Saturday saw Open Water Divers getting wet and excited about the local Dogfish while unny sunday saw OW, Adv S+R and PPB courses getting done followed by a guided dive through Sugarloaf Caves.  So nice to be back and enjoying the beauty of the caves!!!!!

This week is lining up to be busy, with Rescue courses planned and possible some more wreck dives....

Mann Scuba divers launch SUNFISH

SUNFISH Launched

Mann Scuba Divers launched our new dive boat, Sunfish, yesterday after month's of problems and set backs, and we are pleased to say, she is running beautifully!!  Looking forward to doing loads of diving and finding some new dive sites!!!! Watch this space....

Isle of Man Staff Instructor Website

Bruce's new website, www.iomstaffinstructor.co.uk is now up and running. This site sets out to introduce you to Bruce, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor on the Isle of Man. It also provides you with a discription of some of the diving around the Isle of Man as well as a guide on getting to the Island. It also provides links to helpful websites related to the Isle of Man, and of course to Mann Scuba Divers.

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Mann Scuba Divers is getting set to run the 2nd IDC and IE for the island.  The IDC will be starting on the 30/7/08 and will be run by Course Director Clive Albon.  The PADI IE is scheduled for the 9th and 10th August.  For more info, contact Mann Scuba Divers.

Isle of Man Diving Blog

This blogs aims to introduce divers to the diving on the Isle of Man as well as the courses and services offered by Mann Scuba Divers, the first and only PADI 5* IDC center on the island. It will be maintained by Bruce Berry, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor working with Mann Scuba Divers.

It will include dive site descriptions as well as weekly activities undertaken by Mann Scuba Divers and Bruce

More information about Bruce can be found at www.iomstaffinstructor.co.uk, a website designed by me. This is however still waiting to be hosted!!

More information about Mann Scuba Divers can be found at www.mannscubadivers.co.uk