By Isle of Wight Observer
Wight Dolphins has welcomed its newest member, Mark Plimley, who recently completed his Ocean Diver course with the Islands British Sub Aqua Club.
Mark started diving 25 years ago and after a lengthy break, he attended a Try Dive session with Wight Dolphins earlier this year which reignited his passion for diving. He immediately signed up for the Ocean Diver course, which he started in March. The course combines a mixture of pool and local shore based dives and Mark successfully completed his qualification with a boat dive at Sun Corner, just off the Needles.
Mark now intends to develop his diving skills and has already signed up to the Sports Diver course.
He said: “Everyone was helpful and made me feel welcome. You learn at your own pace, being shown the correct and safe way to do things. I love the calm and quiet under the sea. With all the life down there you are in another world with like minded people. It’s one of the best things I’ve done.”
Wight Dolphins are running another Ocean Diver course in July and also regularly offer Try Dive sessions (designed as an introduction to diving in a pool), amongst other BSAC courses.
If you’re interested in learning to dive or are already qualified and want to join a friendly and active club, regardless of where or how long ago you qualified, Wight Dolphins are waiting to welcome you. Visit iw.observer/wightdolphins for more information.
