Tech 1, Spring 2007, Plymouth

tim · September 5th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Hullo,

Myself and a buddy (James Duncan, jamesd on this board) are hoping to sign up with Andy Kerslake for a Tech 1 course next year. Originally we'd thought in terms of a course in November, but after some discussion that's not working out for our schedules and a course in spring 2007 is looking much better. I'm not sure how this would be worked out, but if possible we'd like to do it out of the Aquanauts school in Plymouth.

At the moment from our diving group there are only two of us interested in the Tech 1 course and others hoping to do fundamentals are either away for a lot of next year, more interested in cave classes, or only interested in rec diving at the moment. Having spoken with Andy Kerslake by phone he suggested posting here to see who else might be interested in doing the course to make up a team of three. James and I are presently London-based.

Nothing is as yet organised; I'm trying to get hold of AK by phone to ask about possible dates, and trying to get hold of Brian at Aquanauts to ask about running the course through his school.

Regards,

Tim

*Brian Allen* · September 5th, 2006, 05:13 PM

Yep no problems, you can run it out of here just let me know what dates and i'll make sure the classroom is free for you guys.

Give lil'Pete a shout he might make a good 3rd team member.

B

tim · September 5th, 2006, 05:22 PM

Great, thanks Brian. Hopefully I can get hold of Andy in the next few days and talk plans through with him to see if he approves.

GLOC · September 5th, 2006, 05:49 PM

He's on a boat off Ireland at the moment so you might want to wait until next week some time.

tim · September 5th, 2006, 07:05 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC)

He's on a boat off Ireland at the moment so you might want to wait until next week some time.

Thanks, that would indeed explain why he's not answering the phone. Sounds like a very sensible sort of place to be! I'll try again next week.

*Clare Gledhill* · September 5th, 2006, 11:37 PM

I'm with AK at the mo. Tim - and as GLOC rightly states we're in Ireland. Text him your mobile number on 07789 797460 and he'll get back to you next week.

Andy C · September 6th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Me, me, me.

I've sent you a PM with contact details, so maybe we can have a chat.

Cheers

Andy

tim · September 6th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Thanks, Clare and Andy! Clare - I've sent Andy K a text message with my number, Andy, thanks for PM, see email.

Having spoken with James D last night we're hoping to make it to one of the Stoney DIR-X days in November so can hopefully meet people, put names to faces, etc. then!

Thanks,

Tim

tim · September 7th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Quick update on this, I've spoken with Andy K about the course and although he was initially more in favour of trying to get the first part of the course done in November I explained that we had various logistic/financial reasons to prefer spring, plus then if (when!) there are things needing working on we have the summer and warmer water to do skills work! We're not under any particular time constraints to want to rush the course, and are happy to take as long as it needs to make a good thorough job of it.

Following on from this and from a quick discussion with James I think we're looking at April as our target month, probably earlier if possible. Brian, when would be good weekends tide-wise around then?

Cheers,

Tim

*Brian Allen* · September 7th, 2006, 09:04 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by tim)

Brian, when would be good weekends tide-wise around then?

Cheers,

Tim

Not sure, haven't got 2007 table yet, but will sort one out and get back to you.

B

September 5th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
tim(Offline) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 455	Tech 1, Spring 2007, Plymouth Hullo, Myself and a buddy (James Duncan, jamesd on this board) are hoping to sign up with Andy Kerslake for a Tech 1 course next year. Originally we'd thought in terms of a course in November, but after some discussion that's not working out for our schedules and a course in spring 2007 is looking much better. I'm not sure how this would be worked out, but if possible we'd like to do it out of the Aquanauts school in Plymouth. At the moment from our diving group there are only two of us interested in the Tech 1 course and others hoping to do fundamentals are either away for a lot of next year, more interested in cave classes, or only interested in rec diving at the moment. Having spoken with Andy Kerslake by phone he suggested posting here to see who else might be interested in doing the course to make up a team of three. James and I are presently London-based. Nothing is as yet organised; I'm trying to get hold of AK by phone to ask about possible dates, and trying to get hold of Brian at Aquanauts to ask about running the course through his school. Regards, Tim

September 5th, 2006, 05:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 594	Yep no problems, you can run it out of here just let me know what dates and i'll make sure the classroom is free for you guys. Give lil'Pete a shout he might make a good 3rd team member. B __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

September 5th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
GLOC(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,964	He's on a boat off Ireland at the moment so you might want to wait until next week some time. __________________ 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

September 5th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,541	I'm with AK at the mo. Tim - and as GLOC rightly states we're in Ireland. Text him your mobile number on 07789 797460 and he'll get back to you next week. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

September 6th, 2006, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andy C(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Harby, Leicestershire, working in Leeds Posts: 142	Me, me, me. I've sent you a PM with contact details, so maybe we can have a chat. Cheers Andy __________________ "When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny" - Thomas Jefferson

September 5th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
tim(Offline) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 455	Great, thanks Brian. Hopefully I can get hold of Andy in the next few days and talk plans through with him to see if he approves.

September 5th, 2006, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
tim(Offline) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 455	Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC) He's on a boat off Ireland at the moment so you might want to wait until next week some time. Thanks, that would indeed explain why he's not answering the phone. Sounds like a very sensible sort of place to be! I'll try again next week.

September 6th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
tim(Offline) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 455	Thanks, Clare and Andy! Clare - I've sent Andy K a text message with my number, Andy, thanks for PM, see email. Having spoken with James D last night we're hoping to make it to one of the Stoney DIR-X days in November so can hopefully meet people, put names to faces, etc. then! Thanks, Tim

September 7th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
tim(Offline) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 455	Quick update on this, I've spoken with Andy K about the course and although he was initially more in favour of trying to get the first part of the course done in November I explained that we had various logistic/financial reasons to prefer spring, plus then if (when!) there are things needing working on we have the summer and warmer water to do skills work! We're not under any particular time constraints to want to rush the course, and are happy to take as long as it needs to make a good thorough job of it. Following on from this and from a quick discussion with James I think we're looking at April as our target month, probably earlier if possible. Brian, when would be good weekends tide-wise around then? Cheers, Tim

September 7th, 2006, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 594	Quote: (Originally Posted by tim) Brian, when would be good weekends tide-wise around then? Cheers, Tim Not sure, haven't got 2007 table yet, but will sort one out and get back to you. B __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk