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Hardboat Schedule 2009

Brighton Diver II

Brighton Diver 2 is a 33ft Blyth catamaran which is 10m long and 5m wide for extra stability and maximum space, built to D.O.T specification and conforming to Marine Safety Agency requirements to carry 12 passengers Powered by 2 x 250 hp Perkins saber turbo charged diesels fitted in 2004, giving a cruising speed of 17 knots with a top speed of 22 knots.

Electronic aids aboard include 2 echo sounders, differential GPS, plotter, two VHF radios, radar and autopilot. A comprehensive First Aid Kit and an Oxygen Therapy Unit is always ready for emergency use. Whilst on the boat, 3rd party insurance to £2m is covered.

The boat has a enormous deck which which means there is plenty of room for kitting up, but also room to walk around with the risk of stamping on someone's kit. Best of all the boat has a diver lift which means getting out of the water is a straightforward task. The boat has a small galley equipped with a fridge, microwave cooker for pies, etc, and gas for hot drinks. 240volts ac is available for battery charging or pc's. A toilet is provided inside the cabin.

The boat's skipper, Paul Dyer is very experienced in the waters around the South Coast, and as an experienced fisherman and diver he has all the knowledge and experience to get us to the best sites at the right time

The Dives and schedule

As you can see from the schedule below we have reduced the number of Sunday dives for 2009. This is due to the fact that we have booked more weekend trips for the year and more courses and so it is difficult to fit it all in !!!

The particular site listed below is subject to change on the day of the dive, based on the weather, expected visibility , and the experience of the divers on the boat. There are lost of sites to chose from including: the Clodmore, City of Brisbane , Lancer 2, Inverclyde, Steam Trawler, Pentrych, Miown, Vale of Leven. City of London, Lalen Mendi. Slightly deeper wrecks in the over 30m range include: the TR Thompson, Ashford, Braunton, Mira, Fortuna, Vasco, City of Waterford , Ramsgarth, HMS Kerryado, We will obviously take depth into account at the time of the dive.

For divers new to UK diving we have put together a guide of boat and dive etiquette. This is meant to be constructive advice to assist everyone and to make sure the day goes smoothly. These can be read and downloaded by following this link

Sunday - Hard Boat Schedule 2009
Date	Boat	Departure	Meeting	Dive site	Places Available
17th May	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	0900	City of London	Only 1 place left
12th July	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	0700	Brisbane	Only 3 places left
23rd August	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	1100	Clodmore	Only 3 places left
13th September	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	1000	Lalen Mendi	Only 2 places left
18th October	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	0900	TR Thompson	Only 5 places left
22nd November	Brighton Diver II	Brighton	1100	The Lancer	Only 4 places left

Please note that the dives as scheduled above are subject to change. The above are just suggested dives for that day. Please do not book because there is a dive that you like, as it may not happen. The actual dive is subject to lots of factors on the day including: the experience of the divers, the weather, tides and currents.

	What is provided	Teas and coffees two dives per day. The second dive will be a shallower dive, usually a reef or drift dive
	Minimum requirements	SMB and reel, per buddy pair. (DSMB for wreck dives) Pony bottle for dives over 30m Divers may only dive as deep as the limit of their qualification. Regardless of agency.
	Costs and booking arrangements	All trips cost £40 per day for Sunday dives. All fees, including hire costs must be paid on the day of the dive, (or before). A rolling deposit of £40 is required to secure a place on any trip. This is payable at the start of the season. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the season (or used on the last dive). As we are hiring the entire boat for each trip (thus giving us more control of dive sites) we are required to pay in advance. Unfortunately therefore, If you cannot make a dive that you have booked, and you are unable to find a replacement, then the deposit will have to be forfeited. Times quoted are times to be on the boat.
	Insurance	Insurance is not required for UK trips as it is for overseas trips as we are all covered by the NHS for diving injuries. However you should check you own household policy to check that your equipment is covered and there are no exclusions for diving related accidents or thefts. We have negotiated a special contract with tgic for overseas trips which include all UK trips. If you would like to take out a policy to cover a short weekend break in the UK the cost through tgic starts at £7.00 for 3 day trip. If you would like a quotation please follow the link below

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