Dive The Dara - Dara The Dive

Welcome All, 

Thanks to Allen for this account of the last weekend’s diving:

So with the sea state nearing the 1 metre mark we decided to aim for the proximity of the Dara. We gathered at the dive yard, loaded up the gear and with a turn of the key only a non-sustained rumbling was heard from under the bonnet. However, with a little coaxing she sprung to life and we were off.

Once in the water, a certain returning diver (who will currently remain nameless) declared an out of date Emirates ID.  Again, with a little coaxing and an examination of the epirb we were off again. 

While the waves were a little bigger than usual their frequency was long and gentle. Coupled with some gentle driving it was more pleasant than expected.

We made it out to Dara only a few mins later Paul's head appeared beside the buoy soon followed by the other two. Another unnamed diver hit the sea floor before she saw it, a thoroughly sensible decision to call it was made.
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After declining to 'hop in and check out the viz' for ourselves,  I stowed our kit and surfed our way back to Hamriya. Once back to the club some decided on the relative safety of a brunch in Ajman while others stayed around for the largest Irish sports day on the Wandies calendar. We all know how that ends up.
So, we see what next weekend brings.
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The 406 Exiles have gone into active mode and are planning a lunch in Wapping this coming Saturday 7th March. No doubt some photos will be forthcoming and I look forward to reading about Derek’s trip to Brighton, Halifax, Land’s End or wherever it is that he ends up this time.
Anyone out there who wants to join the 406 Exiles WhatsApp group, contact Derek.
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