One of the best things about diving is the experience of enjoying the excitement of a new diver's first underwater experiences. Today, taking Malcolm into Brewer's for Open Water Dive 1, was one of those great moments. His delight was apparent from the outset - and he did a really good job of coping with the challenges of cold water, drysuit management and the basic buoyancy skills.
It was a great help to have Dianne along to act as a more than capable buddy to Malcolm. The presence of Jim and Christopher, who are both working hard to get some dives in as the Spring season (and the Lake, fingers crossed) both open, was very encouraging.
Sightings today included the usual Crayfish and the less commonly sighted Perch - rather cold and docile in the 'Bowl'. For armchair divers, the water was 37F (3C) and the air a balmy 6C (43F). The overcast conditions encountered when we arrived had given way to rain by the time that Jim and Christopher, who had spend an hour or more in the water, finally emerged.
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