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PHOTO : SHELLEY FAMILY
PHOTO : TOM BASTON conditions both topside and below the waterline did not disappoint . With 6m viz and a mixture of marine life – including blennies , lobsters , cuttlefish , crabs and scallops – all the divers were buzzing as they exited the water .
The departure from the beautiful and serene marine world was made bearable by Millionaire Shortbread biscuits , homemade by our youngest assistant dive manager , Rhiannon Shelley . With the Waterfront Bar shut , we had to make do with home brought refreshments contained in our small Covid groups . The popular choice was coffee and craft beer – not mixed !
Covid restrictions are going to be with us for a good few more months . All the same , there ’ s no reason why they should stop branches from doing what they do best – safe and fun diving , just with Covid awareness . If you do have questions about what you can and cannot do , the BSAC website is a great font of knowledge . Otherwise , the team at BSAC HQ is brilliant at giving advice .
Our happy Assistant Diving Officer , Tom Baston
Also , anyone is welcome to us at Plymouth Sound Divers via Facebook https :// www . facebook . com / plymouthdivers . org . uk / or our website , https :// www . plymouthdivers . org . uk /
BSAC has released guidance to help clubs prepare for a safe return to the water - bsac . com / returntodiving
PHOTO : TOM BASTON
Tips for Covid-safe shore event
■ Plan early .
■ Recruit a Shore Support Team .
■ Ensure members are aware and willing to be welcoming to guests .
■ Convince the Diving Officer to pack singles , twins and CCR in his van so that he / she can be parachuted in as and when needed .
■ Remind and encourage diver teams of the importance of good briefing and buddy skills .
■ Create a happy , fun and safe environment .
■ Convince young family members to hold a bake-off for the supply of post dive snacks .
■ Hide said snacks from the Diving Officer .
■ Have a dedicated camera person above and below the water .
■ Encourage a dedicated Covid Compliance individual , reminding the more social butterflies to keep their mitts to themselves , and within their own groups .
■ Remember , your fellow members want you to succeed .
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Special mention
A big thank you must go to Plymouth Sound Divers ’ Training Officer , Chris Shelley . Without his hard work , our event been so successful along with rest of the Shelley family , Vic and Rhiannon .