Well done to all those that came to Lulworth yesterday and a big thanks to those who helped out and parents who drove and hung out on the beach all day.
Now that’s history here’s the next one.
The plan for Sunday 8th September has changed slightly (for the better as I don’t have to get up so early)…
Sat 29th June
Saturday 6th July
Beachcomber for those not going to Torquay
Snorkel trail
Sat 27th July – 2nd Aug
To include Advanced snorkel diver lessons
A trip snorkelling with the wild swimming club
The new Beachcomber course
Sunday 1st Sept.
Sunday 8th Sept 9.30am
60th celebration with photo
(60 snorkellers in the water)
More details to follow
First snorkelling open water session of the year will be in Hinksey Lake on Sunday 28th April.
Hinksey Lake | Sun 28th April |
Swanage | Sat 18th and Sun 19th May |
Penzance (with Charles Hood) | Sat 8th June [Trip Full] |
Kimmeridge | Sunday 30th June |
Studland Bay | Sunday 7th July |
Torquay | Sat 27th July – 2nd Aug |
Lulworth / Stairhole | Sunday 1st Sept. |
More details to follow
In short, yes, a joint scuba and snorkelling trip can work but as with all trips only with a great deal of planning and working out everybody’s expectations of the trip. Firstly, let me mention, this isn’t going to be a trip report about visibility, depth or marine life, but a report on how snorkel and scuba diving can be combined.
At the moment we are planning a day of snorkelling Saturday 11th August at Kimmeridge. (Lulworth is not an option due to the Olympic exclusion zone)
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We’ll meet about 10.30am on the grass in front of the Purbeck Marine Wildlife reserve hut. You can park in the top grass car park and walk down past the toilets towards the slipway, you’ll see the patch of grass by the buildings.
From here we’ll take the RIB round to Chapman’s pool, Mupe rocks and Worbarrow bay depending on numbers.
The wind is looking just about ok for Saturday so I’ll make the final decision Friday pm.
Once you turn off the main road by Corfe Castle there is no mobile phone reception so please ring early Saturday morning if you have any questions.
There are NO food shops nearby so please bring enough food for the day.
For those not snorkelling this isn’t a sandy beach and there is quite a bit of boat traffic around the slip way, but a 10 minute walk away, there is a shingle beach, plenty of places to play, paddle and swim, including the snorkel trail.
Please let me know if you are thinking about coming on Saturday and what kit, if any you need to borrow.
Could I also please have your mobile phone number so I can text you on Friday pm to let you know the trip is on.
For those divers among you check with Andi and Litchy about what’s going on. Endeavor may be in the area.
For further details contact Debbie.
We will meet on the beach in front of the snorkel trail around 10.30am. Spend the morning on the trail and the afternoon using Naiad for trips around nearby coves.
Saturday 16th June Kimmeridge and Mupe rocks – cancelled due to bad weather
Sunday 8th July
Swanage and Old Harry’s Rocks
Sunday 22nd July
Isle of Wight
Tuesday 31st July Evening river snorkel and picnic (local)
Sunday 12th August Lulworth, Stairhole, Durdle Door
Sunday 26th August Kimmeridge and Mupe Rocks
Saturday 8th September Kimmeridge Ledges and Chapman’s pool
Sunday 2nd October 2011Lundy Island, snorkeling with seals from the charter boat Obsession I out of Illfracombe.
The boat trip takes about 1 hour each way.
Due to fierce tides and sudden changes in the weather experienced around Lundy each child snorkeling MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The trip will cost £40 per person and a £20 deposit secures your place. There are a limited number of 12 places.
Sunday 24th July 2011No school the next day!!!!
We plan to use our RIB – Naiad – to drop us off at Stair Hole and snorkel around the rock formations.
If you are interested in joining us please put your name down on the board at the club house.
There will be no limit on numbers.