The first dive of the year and as far as I am concerned it
has been far too long since the last dive.
I have had 4 dives cancelled since my last dive and today
was supposed to be a days diving with Wightdiver, which was also cancelled due
to lack of numbers.
Luckily Simon Bradburn, who runs Southern Coastal Charters,
was able to take a last minute booking with Dan and myself.
A very nice day for a dive and after so long in the water a
simple dive to the Far Mulberry was just what Dan and I needed. The Far Mulberry
is such a simple no stress dive where I feel it is impossible to get lost (well
that is my point of view), with a permanent shot line for decent and accent
(just watch out and not get your fingers pinched in the links) with a 11metre
depth.
Not as much life as I expected on the Far Mulberry. Sadly
lobster pots are being placed close to the wreck, which is regarded by divers
as a no take site. I have noticed a decline in the crab and lobster population
over the last couple of years, which I blame on the location of pots near the
wreck.
The viz was also a bit on the poor side being about 3 metre,
OK for UK
diving but one has to be an optimist.
Needless to say I enjoyed the dive and felt really great
afterwards, just missed that diving!
If you wish to access the Youtube site Far Mulberry 14th April 2012
