Unknown Sailing Ship Project 2008 - The plan

*David Martin* · November 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM

**Updated 10 July**

We currently still have a space available.
We are also looking for a non-diving assistant - see also Assistant/crew wanted for DIR-UK sailing ship trip 8-11 August 2008

Dates are: Friday 8 August - Monday 11 August 2008.
Arrival on Thursday evening due to early departure (c. 7.00am) on Friday morning.

Anticipated times (subject to weather):
Friday: ropes off 07:00, return 20:00 (2 dives)
Saturday: ropes off 08:00, return 21:00 (2 dives)
Sunday: ropes off 09:00, return 22:00 (2 dives)
Monday: ropes off 10:00, return 15:30 (1 dive)

The team is:
1) David Martin (T2)
2) Andy Kerslake (T2 equiv)
3) John Kendall (T2)
4) Gareth Lock (T1)
5) Joe Hesketh (T2)
6) John Grogan (T2 equiv)
7) Ricardo Constantino (T2)
8) Al Pooley (T2)
9) Clare Gledhill (T2)
10) Marcus Newbold (T1)
11) **space**
12) **space**

Interested but unable to commit:
1) Osama Gobarra (T1 + TDI trimix (2 deco gas))
2) Rob Legg (T1 + TDI trimix (2 deco gas))

David

*David Martin* · November 1st, 2007, 10:45 PM

Kit requirements

I know that this will be old hat to those on this year's trip, but for clarity I've included it in the thread.

Everyone will need the following cylinders (please arrive with these full for the first day):
T1: 2x D12 (18/45), 2x AL80 (50%)
T2: 1x D12 (18/45), 2x AL80 (18/45), 2x 7L (50%), 1x AL40 or 7L (O2)
T1+A.N.Other trimix with 2 deco gas qualification: 2x D12 (18/45), 2x 7L (50%), 1x AL40 or 7L (O2)

Please turn up with full cylinders for the first day!
As we're only planning one dive on the last day, I'll plan for a full twinset, but no bottom stage for the T2 divers.

As Grahame has the compressor up and running now, we should be able to blend on the boat and make good use of the surface interval.

We'll also need some spare cylinders and other spare kit in general: we'll co-ordinate this nearer the time.

David

*David Martin* · November 1st, 2007, 10:48 PM

Specialised equipment and group kit

I thought I'd start a list of the additional kit we have; if there's anything to add (or sadly to remove) as time progresses, please let me know - I'll try to keep this post updated.

Video camera
Panasonic VX2000 - JK
Sony TRV900 - Andy

Video lights
2x 24W HID - JK
HMI lights - John any update re the ones you have on order?

Stills camera
Oly 7070 - David
Nikon D200 and Hugyfot plus 2 strobes - GLOC

Reels with 1m knotted line
400ft reel (knotted) - David
2x 1lb balls of line (knotted) - David
Other reels TBA

Tape measures
1x intact 50m surveyors' tape from 2007 project - David
1x part 50m surveyors' tape (used for cutting 2m/5m sections) from 2007 project - David
1x 30m surveyors' tape - David

Survey compasses
3 x David

Blending whips
1x David / JK
1x AK?
1x Clare?

Short body Gavins (we may not use them, but nice to have the option)
x2 - volunteers

There's probably a bunch of other stuff to consider as planning progresses.

David

*David Martin* · November 1st, 2007, 10:58 PM

Just a placeholder for now. I'll add details of who's volunteered to bring items of spare kit here nearer the time.

David

GLOC · January 6th, 2008, 01:15 PM

David, it looks like my French thing has gone to rat**** so it looks like I can come along for this.

I know it is full at the moment, but can you put me on the reserve list please.

You know what kit I have :D

T1 still and no TDI trimix ticket to carry 2 deco stages.

*David Martin* · January 6th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC)

I know it is full at the moment, but can you put me on the reserve list please.

Done. It would be good to have you along to the preliminary weekends in any event, if you'd like to come. Perhaps you and I could also meet up for a day to play with cameras once I've bought my stobes?

David

Constantino · January 7th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Thanks for all this David.
Count me in for the T2 dives.

If you have trouble finding a suitable spot to practise survey etc, please let me know - I know a couple around here (Lisbon) ;-)
Seriously - It's about time you guys came over. We have sun, beer, caves, wrecks ... :-)

I'm trying to find a way to drive there - so that I don't burden everybody with spare gear etc. I'll let you know.

I'll take my PC & the Therion software, so that the whole team can play with it and be familiar with it to evolve the surveys as we go along.

Best,
Ricardo

*David Martin* · January 7th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Ricardo,

I'm sure that we can pull together some spare gear for you - certainly all the heavy items, so don't feel the need to drive if you don't want to.

By "PC" I guess you mean a desktop. If so this may actually be a little more awkward, unless there's someone staying in a B&B, as we should be going to sea in Lamlash this time around, which means we can't have stuff strewn across the cabin to quite the same extent as last year. Do you have a laptop, or a copy of the software that we could load onto someone else laptop?

Hmm. Survey in Portugese caves/ocean or inland quarries in the UK. Sadly with most of us based in the UK we'll probably need to sort something out over here.

David

GLOC · March 20th, 2008, 08:20 PM

I have just spoken to Osama and he cannot commit to being a definite place on the trip as he has run out of holiday. Therefore he is happy for me to take his place and he moves onto the subs bench as first sub.

David, Can you please amend the first post to reflect this?

Looking forward to the 20th April...just hope the weather holds.

*David Martin* · March 21st, 2008, 12:12 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC)

David, Can you please amend the first post to reflect this?

Done.

November 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Unknown Sailing Ship Project 2008 - The plan Updated 10 July We currently still have a space available. We are also looking for a non-diving assistant - see also Assistant/crew wanted for DIR-UK sailing ship trip 8-11 August 2008 Dates are: Friday 8 August - Monday 11 August 2008. Arrival on Thursday evening due to early departure (c. 7.00am) on Friday morning. Anticipated times (subject to weather): Friday: ropes off 07:00, return 20:00 (2 dives) Saturday: ropes off 08:00, return 21:00 (2 dives) Sunday: ropes off 09:00, return 22:00 (2 dives) Monday: ropes off 10:00, return 15:30 (1 dive) The team is: 1) David Martin (T2) 2) Andy Kerslake (T2 equiv) 3) John Kendall (T2) 4) Gareth Lock (T1) 5) Joe Hesketh (T2) 6) John Grogan (T2 equiv) 7) Ricardo Constantino (T2) 8) Al Pooley (T2) 9) Clare Gledhill (T2) 10) Marcus Newbold (T1) 11) space 12) space Interested but unable to commit: 1) Osama Gobarra (T1 + TDI trimix (2 deco gas)) 2) Rob Legg (T1 + TDI trimix (2 deco gas)) David Last edited by David Martin; July 22nd, 2008 at 12:17 AM. Reason: Updated various details

November 1st, 2007, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Kit requirements I know that this will be old hat to those on this year's trip, but for clarity I've included it in the thread. Everyone will need the following cylinders (please arrive with these full for the first day): T1: 2x D12 (18/45), 2x AL80 (50%) T2: 1x D12 (18/45), 2x AL80 (18/45), 2x 7L (50%), 1x AL40 or 7L (O2) T1+A.N.Other trimix with 2 deco gas qualification: 2x D12 (18/45), 2x 7L (50%), 1x AL40 or 7L (O2) Please turn up with full cylinders for the first day! As we're only planning one dive on the last day, I'll plan for a full twinset, but no bottom stage for the T2 divers. As Grahame has the compressor up and running now, we should be able to blend on the boat and make good use of the surface interval. We'll also need some spare cylinders and other spare kit in general: we'll co-ordinate this nearer the time. David Last edited by David Martin; July 11th, 2008 at 12:14 AM.

November 1st, 2007, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Specialised equipment and group kit I thought I'd start a list of the additional kit we have; if there's anything to add (or sadly to remove) as time progresses, please let me know - I'll try to keep this post updated. Video camera Panasonic VX2000 - JK Sony TRV900 - Andy Video lights 2x 24W HID - JK HMI lights - John any update re the ones you have on order? Stills camera Oly 7070 - David Nikon D200 and Hugyfot plus 2 strobes - GLOC Reels with 1m knotted line 400ft reel (knotted) - David 2x 1lb balls of line (knotted) - David Other reels TBA Tape measures 1x intact 50m surveyors' tape from 2007 project - David 1x part 50m surveyors' tape (used for cutting 2m/5m sections) from 2007 project - David 1x 30m surveyors' tape - David Survey compasses 3 x David Blending whips 1x David / JK 1x AK? 1x Clare? Short body Gavins (we may not use them, but nice to have the option) x2 - volunteers There's probably a bunch of other stuff to consider as planning progresses. David Last edited by David Martin; July 11th, 2008 at 12:18 AM. Reason: Added my bits :D

January 6th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
GLOC (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,962	David, it looks like my French thing has gone to rat**** so it looks like I can come along for this. I know it is full at the moment, but can you put me on the reserve list please. You know what kit I have :D T1 still and no TDI trimix ticket to carry 2 deco stages. __________________ 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

March 20th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
GLOC (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,962	I have just spoken to Osama and he cannot commit to being a definite place on the trip as he has run out of holiday. Therefore he is happy for me to take his place and he moves onto the subs bench as first sub. David, Can you please amend the first post to reflect this? Looking forward to the 20th April...just hope the weather holds. __________________ 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

November 1st, 2007, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Just a placeholder for now. I'll add details of who's volunteered to bring items of spare kit here nearer the time. David

January 6th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC) I know it is full at the moment, but can you put me on the reserve list please. Done. It would be good to have you along to the preliminary weekends in any event, if you'd like to come. Perhaps you and I could also meet up for a day to play with cameras once I've bought my stobes? David

January 7th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Constantino(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 65	Thanks for all this David. Count me in for the T2 dives. If you have trouble finding a suitable spot to practise survey etc, please let me know - I know a couple around here (Lisbon) ;-) Seriously - It's about time you guys came over. We have sun, beer, caves, wrecks ... :-) I'm trying to find a way to drive there - so that I don't burden everybody with spare gear etc. I'll let you know. I'll take my PC & the Therion software, so that the whole team can play with it and be familiar with it to evolve the surveys as we go along. Best, Ricardo

January 7th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Ricardo, I'm sure that we can pull together some spare gear for you - certainly all the heavy items, so don't feel the need to drive if you don't want to. By "PC" I guess you mean a desktop. If so this may actually be a little more awkward, unless there's someone staying in a B&B, as we should be going to sea in Lamlash this time around, which means we can't have stuff strewn across the cabin to quite the same extent as last year. Do you have a laptop, or a copy of the software that we could load onto someone else laptop? Hmm. Survey in Portugese caves/ocean or inland quarries in the UK. Sadly with most of us based in the UK we'll probably need to sort something out over here. David

March 21st, 2008, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
David Martin(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, E11 Posts: 419	Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC) David, Can you please amend the first post to reflect this? Done.