End of an Era

Andy Kerslake · October 30th, 2006, 11:22 AM

Folks

Due to a change in personal circumstances, I have decided with much regret to stop teaching for GUE from the end of December 2006. I realise this may come as quite a surprise to many of you.

I have been involved with GUE since the very beginning and seen it grow from a simple idea to an organisation that appeals to divers around the world. GUE has grown significantly and I am sure will continue to do so.

With regards to any students/ex students all scheduled courses will take place, and those who have any questions regarding qualifications, evaluation dives, experience dives etc do now worry, we just need to get all of this done by the end of the year. Please feel free to email me at akerslake@gasdiving.co.uk or send a PM.

For those that I have met and trained with in various countries, I would like to thank you for all your efforts, hard work and commitment to GUE. Many of you are now good friends and I am sure we will be seeing each other on future dives/projects.

I will see some of you at the upcoming gig in the UK which is something I am looking forward to - in the meantime for everybody dive safe.

Best

Andy

GLOC · October 30th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Very sad to hear this Andy.

Good luck in your future plans and will see in 2 weeks for a week of 'fun' - maybe for you, but maybe not for the 3 of us.

Regards

Sterny · October 30th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Wow - that must have been a huge decision, Andy. It's been a pleasure learning from you, and I wish you good luck and a lot of fun with whatever your next plans may be. The Stoney gig in November is going to be a pretty good last hurrah (probably among many others though!).

Best wishes for the future, Andy!

David

wilbo · October 30th, 2006, 11:35 AM

Andy,

Sad news indeed. I wish you all the best with your future ventures - wet or not.

Regards
Mark.

Divingniknaks · October 30th, 2006, 11:39 AM

Well my gob is smacked well and truly.

I'm sorry to hear that indeed.

Thank you for your help and advice which has been invaluable.

Best wishes for whatever your future holds,

Look forward to seeing you at the Gig.

Long live the "Basterd Blue Finger"

Best wishes

**godivingbelgium** · October 30th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Best of luck in your new life!

Winnie (a former happy student)

vid · October 30th, 2006, 12:18 PM

what a shame (for us)
good luck in whatever else you decide to do

vid

Janos · October 30th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Go on, admit it - it was Howard who put you off wasn't it?

Good luck for the future.

Janos

***ericfine50*** · October 30th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Good Morning Andy,

All the best in your new endeavors.

Take Care

*Brian Allen* · October 30th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Good luck Andy, although I'm sure you won't need it.

Wish you the best in your future endeavours. So am I still going to see you on the odd dive boat??? You're always welcome to come down to Plymouth, in fact if you're interested i've got 5 weeks of exploration gas diving planned next year and we're missing a number 3...

Brian

October 30th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andy Kerslake(Offline) Wreck and Cave Diver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	End of an Era Folks Due to a change in personal circumstances, I have decided with much regret to stop teaching for GUE from the end of December 2006. I realise this may come as quite a surprise to many of you. I have been involved with GUE since the very beginning and seen it grow from a simple idea to an organisation that appeals to divers around the world. GUE has grown significantly and I am sure will continue to do so. With regards to any students/ex students all scheduled courses will take place, and those who have any questions regarding qualifications, evaluation dives, experience dives etc do now worry, we just need to get all of this done by the end of the year. Please feel free to email me at akerslake@gasdiving.co.uk or send a PM. For those that I have met and trained with in various countries, I would like to thank you for all your efforts, hard work and commitment to GUE. Many of you are now good friends and I am sure we will be seeing each other on future dives/projects. I will see some of you at the upcoming gig in the UK which is something I am looking forward to - in the meantime for everybody dive safe. Best Andy

October 30th, 2006, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
GLOC (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,963	Very sad to hear this Andy. Good luck in your future plans and will see in 2 weeks for a week of 'fun' - maybe for you, but maybe not for the 3 of us. Regards __________________ Gareth Images of Life Photography DIR Team Foxturd Travels Underwater and Further Afar If you don't have the time to do something right, where are you going to find the time to fix it? - Stephen King

October 30th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sterny(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The limpid tropical lagoons of Ealing, West London Posts: 550	Wow - that must have been a huge decision, Andy. It's been a pleasure learning from you, and I wish you good luck and a lot of fun with whatever your next plans may be. The Stoney gig in November is going to be a pretty good last hurrah (probably among many others though!). Best wishes for the future, Andy! David __________________ "I thought I had a great idea today, but it never really took off. In fact, it didn't even get on the runway. I guess you could say it exploded in the hangar." - Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes

October 30th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
wilbo(Offline) Chimp 4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 873	Andy, Sad news indeed. I wish you all the best with your future ventures - wet or not. Regards Mark. __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

October 30th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Well my gob is smacked well and truly. I'm sorry to hear that indeed. Thank you for your help and advice which has been invaluable. Best wishes for whatever your future holds, Look forward to seeing you at the Gig. Long live the "Basterd Blue Finger" Best wishes __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

October 30th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
godivingbelgium(Offline) Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Erpe, Belgium Posts: 25	Best of luck in your new life! Winnie (a former happy student) __________________ Winnie DIR-equipment in Belgium: Halcyon, Salvo Diving, Dir-Zone Info & webshop: www.godivingbelgium.be

October 30th, 2006, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	what a shame (for us) good luck in whatever else you decide to do vid

October 30th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Janos(Offline) "Two Sheds" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 400	Go on, admit it - it was Howard who put you off wasn't it? Good luck for the future. Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed

October 30th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Good Morning Andy, All the best in your new endeavors. Take Care

October 30th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 594	Good luck Andy, although I'm sure you won't need it. Wish you the best in your future endeavours. So am I still going to see you on the odd dive boat??? You're always welcome to come down to Plymouth, in fact if you're interested i've got 5 weeks of exploration gas diving planned next year and we're missing a number 3... Brian __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk