Weather conditions were yet again favourable throughout the weekend, affording visting divers pristine winter diving conditions. Each passing week sees more divers dragging their fins out of hibernation and into the Atlantic. The effort has certainly been worth it, with great visibility being the order of the day. This weekend saw divers pay homage to the Julia T, Thany Beag and Doonee Beacon. On the Julia T, divers reported on seeing at least halfway along the wreck at any stage; the Julia T measures 30 metres long, so you can do the math on the viz! Similar conditions featured on our other dive sites. Those who dived Thany Beag on Saturday afternoon were spellbound by a graceful ling winding its way along the boulders.
Departing for Thany Beag, Saturday afternooon
The weather forecast for the coming days is very good. We expect easterly winds, which will further enhance underwater visibility out West. Today it is cold but very dry; the kind of weather that demands some outdoor pursuits. Our mountains and oceans are calling.
Saturday evening saw us make a unique visit to Galway city, where we undertook ‘Discover Scuba’ with some eager locals. Expect to see some new faces around the dive centre over the coming months as these guys n’ gals have already been bitten by the bug.
Kris, Patrick and their students
Girl Power!
Ireland’s ultimate diving event comes rolling into town on 19th & 20th June 2010. SCUBAPRO Diving Days will take place for the second year running at Scubadive West, and you are all invited!
What’s it all about you ask? Everyone’s favourite dive gear manufacturer, SCUBAPRO UWATEC travels to Scubadive West with truckloads of their latest dive products. The latest in BCD wizardry, regulator technology and exposure suit genius is made available to visitors over the weekend and the best bit…. FOR FREE. Yes, divers get to try this gear for free in an actual dive in Scubadive West’s private training cove. SCUBAPRO’s technical representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to answer any of your gear related questions. Leading dive publication, Sport Diver magazine will also attend, and share their diving adventures from around the world. Underwater photography workshops, food stands and a general air of excitement will ensure this is a weekend to remember.
SCUBAPRO Diving Days in 2009
Scubadive West hosted Ireland’s inaugural SCUBAPRO Days in August 2009, and SCUBAPRO’s UK/Ireland Sales Manager cited it “their most successful so far”. High praise given that this is an event, which also takes place across the UK and Europe. So you can assume that 2010′s is going to be an illustrious affair. We are expecting huge interest in this year’s SCUBAPRO Diving Days and anyone looking to attend will need to confirm their attendance with us directly: Email: info@scubadivewest.com or call 095 43922. More details will follow in the coming months. For the moment, get the 19th & 20th June in your diaries. Call the babysitters, email the boss, raid the piggy bank, book the dog into a kennel…JUST PLAN YOUR TRIP WEST.
Here’s to one great party!
News | admin February 8, 2010 | 
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