An introduction to Diving Stoney Cove, the clubs most popular local inland site. Stoney Cove is one of the two ‘local’ dive sites regularly used by the St Ives Sub-Aqua Club for diver training and general diving. Stoney Cove has good general services. These include; A shop Equipment Servicing Equipment…
The SISAC 2021 Dive Trips calendar is set out below. These are the dive trips the branch has booked so far for the coming year (2021). There may be additions or changes later in the year.
Full details of each trip, booking details and booking rules are contained in the members forum area. Please log in for further information.
Or “The Last Gasp” of 2020 The Sound of Mull, or “Last Gasp”, October 2020, is the last trip SISAC ran in 2020. The last opportunity for a diving before the season ends due to deteriorating weather. This was a last gasp attempt to get some diving after the disruption…
The SISAC Member of the Year Award is one of a number of awards presented to branch members annually.
The SISAC Diver of the Year Award is one of a number of awards presented to branch members annually.
More information on the awards can be found in the SISAC awards and Trophies article.
The SISAC photography award – winners are presented below with the winning photograph.
More information on the awards can be found in the SISAC Awards and Trophies article.
The St Ives Sub Aqua club has three SISAC Awards and Trophies, these are, the Diver of the Year, the Member of the Year and the Photography Award. They are awarded annually, normally at the AGM or Christmas party.
Mary Rose Visit I have for sometime wanted to visit the Mary Rose which is now housed at the Portsmouth Dockyard in a purpose built museum. On Sunday 15 March 2015, Sarah and I visited the dockyards, in particular the Mary Rose Exhibition, but also the Victory and the Victory…
Which Dive Computer should I buy? A question which comes up time and time again, Which Dive Computer should I buy? Having just qualified as an Ocean Diver, which computer should I buy. Should I buy the same as my instructor? Instructors are told to lead by example. Students are…
COLD WATER DIVING (WINTER DIVING) Several recommendations regarding safe Cold Water Diving during winter. Don’t leave the regulators in the car overnight. Ideally, don’t leave cylinders in the cold overnight either. Keep regulators dry prior to use. (Use good air – dry). When testing kit before entering the water, don’t…
