On the 4th June 2016 11 divers set off for the small Island of Gozo. The expedition was made up of various ranks from Private to Captain, all of whom were looking forward to progressing their diver training, refresh their skills or just get back in the water. My participation on the expedition came about …
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Following the 2016 Easter period, 106 Regiment Royal Artillery travelled to sunny Malta to commence Exercise Cockney Abyss, a SCUBA diving expedition aimed at developing competency and confidence in the sub aqua discipline. Nine troops enjoyed a challenging and rewarding endeavour in which they were able to develop their diving skills and achieve gradual depth …
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After a brisk walk to the boarding gate, 16 members of Bristol University Officer Training Corps and 4 external instructors were en route to Sharm El Sheikh, with complimentary extra legroom to boot. Upon arrival in Egypt we were greeted with warmth from both the local climate and the lively tourist guide who would be …
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MTMC (Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre) based in Nottingham and Lydd, took part in their annual diving expedition from 08 to 22 May 2015 on Exercise Dragon Diver 2. This was an expedition to two of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura and Tenerife. Planning for the expedition started in Oct 2014, novice divers were trained to …
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Exercise Neptune Serpent 2015 was an adventure training diving expedition to the Egyptian Red Sea in March 2015. It was organised by HQ 2nd Medical Brigade and included Reservists and a few Regulars from across the UK. It was based on a live-aboard vessel, the MY Nimar based out of Hurghada and a total of …
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Members of East Midlands Universities Air Squadron (EMUAS), supported by members of the RAFC Cranwell Sub-Aqua Club (CSAC), deployed to Hurghada, Egypt, to conduct a diving expedition aboard a dedicated dive vessel during the period 27 Jun – 5 Jul 14. The aim of this expedition was for all EMUAS students to gain a recognised …
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Atlantic Endeavour was a SCUBA diving adventurous training expedition to Ascension Island in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean. The goal was to develop individual courage and leadership and to provide BSAC training for six prospective ocean divers, two sports divers, one dive leader and one advanced diver, including boat handling skills for the latter two. This was …
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