Scuba Diving in Manchester

Seal diving in Farne Islands is my favourite diving in UK. If you have not done that yet, you are missing great FUN!! When diving, we, scuba divers, are just visitors normally. Well, it is not the same when seals are around!! When divers jump into the water, they look as "play mates". Do you have black fins for your diving? Well, change them to white or yellow! Something very visible in water. Then it will be 99% sure that they will come to play with your fins! My pink fins did well this time.  Water temp was about 11C. I prefer diving in September/October when the water temperature is still better. When hitting 11C, you want to make sure you have good thermal under suits to let you feel a bit more comfortable.   (pic by Terry W, DM Club) We were a group of 16 divers this time. It was great fun. Boat was very comfortable. I love it when they have a lift. There was not such thing in Malta. When UK divers were talking about "a lift on the boat",...

Malta - Some say "It is the Pearl of Mediterranean"  This small island has a lot to offer to Scuba Divers. You probably know about Malta for the Knights and the Maltese Cross. Whole country is the World Heritage. Mdina Old City, Three Cities, St. Paul's Catacomb, Mnajdra Temple, St.John Co-Cathedral, Casa Rocca Piccola, etc. There are so many places that you love to visit on the islands. How about under the water? Oh yes!! Malta is well known for Wreck divings and rock formations. You may not find many fish like in Red Sea or Indian Ocean, but its crystal clear water is perfect for wreck divings and its photography. Until I started diving in Malta, I was a "Fish" diver. I loved Indian Ocean and tropical water colourful fish like Nemo. Once I started diving in Malta, my idea about Scuba Diving changed forever. They look gorgeous in water!!! Working in Malta as a full time instructor for over 5 years gave me so much joy with Wreck Diving. (picture from DM ...