It all started well. Seven Club Members, Friday 22nd May, 7am at Fenwick. Load the kit, mobile compressor and cylinders into BDO Brian’s van, with extra cylinders, lots more kit, and bodies in my pickup. Hook the boat on, and off we go. But that didn’t happen. The trailer light bar would not work. No […]
There are famous dive sites—and then there’s the SS Thistlegorm. Often described as one of the world’s most iconic wreck dives, it’s a place where history, atmosphere, and marine life intersect in a way that stays with you long after you surface. On my recent liveaboard holiday with Master Liveaboards, I had the chance to
This post is part of a blog series where I restarted my journey in diving after 8 years on dry land. The introduction post is here and the previous post is here. Just over a year after earning my PADI Open Water certification in Montego Bay, and now towards the end of the COVID pandemic,
After eight years away from diving, Montego Bay was where I rediscovered scuba diving and reignited my passion for the underwater world. This wasn’t just a vacation – it was the start of a new chapter in my global dive journey. My Introduction post is here In preperation for going, my wife got me a
Eight years. That’s how long I stayed dry—well, dry from diving anyway. Life, work, and career took over, and my fins gathered dust. But in 2020, standing on the white sands of Montego Bay, I decided it was time to dive back in—literally. This is the story of rediscovering scuba diving after years away, and
Diving with Sandals: A ScotSAC Diver’s Perspective If you’re a qualified diver looking for a stress-free, all-inclusive dive experience, Sandals Resorts should be on your radar. Over the years, I’ve visited several Sandals properties – Montego Bay, Ochi (twice), Antigua, South Coast, Royal Barbados, and Halcyon Beach in St. Lucia – and completed more than
Scuba diving has given me more than just breathtaking views of coral reefs and shipwrecks—it has given me stories, friendships, and communities that stretch across the world. Every dive feels like the start of a new chapter, not just underwater but in the connections I make above the surface. 🏴 From Kilmarnock to the Clubhouse
When most people picture a honeymoon in Hawaii, they imagine golden beaches, swaying palms and romantic sunsets. For one member of the Kilmarnock Sub Aqua Club however, the experience was far more extraordinary—an unforgettable encounter beneath the waves. An Underwater Ballet While exploring the crystal-clear waters of Hawaii, this diver captured a mesmerising video of
