Sunday, December 17, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday 21st December 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Thursday 7th December 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Thursday 30th November 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday 23rd November 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Thursday 16th November 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Thursday 9th November 2006
David, Persy, Toby and Mark were tonight's apneic bobbing corks, while Lucia, Fred, James, Jonny, Theo and Sandor ( pronounced Shandor ) were FRCing out and being generally dynamic in the slim lane.
Congratulations to Toby who PB'ed with a very relaxed looking 'x' minutes ( value hidden as I believe there is a competition about to take place ).
Good luck to everyone taking part at the Mavericks comp on Sunday!
Congratulations to Toby who PB'ed with a very relaxed looking 'x' minutes ( value hidden as I believe there is a competition about to take place ).
Good luck to everyone taking part at the Mavericks comp on Sunday!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Thursday 2nd November 2006
Everyone turned up as expected, and we all had lots of lovely room to manoeuvre in. Except for me and Toby, that is, who were on the statics ( wasn't it quiet floating there without scoobies clunking around? ).
Friday, October 13, 2006
Thursday 26th October 2006
Shallow-end Bobbers tonight were Lucia, Persy, Livvy, and Toby; whilst the Lane 'A' chargers were Gary, James, Andrew and Mark.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Thursday 19th October 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday 12th October 2006
Statics for Livvy, Maria, Toby Ben and Mark. Dynamics for Lucia, Theo, Andrew, Dean, Fred and Sebastian. James / Gary not able to make it.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Thursday 5th October 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Thursday 28th September 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Thursday 21st September 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Thursday 14th September 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Thursday 7th September 2006
No need for me to say who was here or trained in what, as the comments reflect that.
Congratulations to Maria on her static PB.
Good luck to Lucia as she migrates to Winchester on Sunday.
And good luck to everyone entering the Saltfree Splash! this weekend.
Congratulations to Maria on her static PB.
Good luck to Lucia as she migrates to Winchester on Sunday.
And good luck to everyone entering the Saltfree Splash! this weekend.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Thursday 31st August 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please book by posting a comment. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.
Attendees must be paid-up members of an AIDA-affiliated association (e.g. The British Freediving Association ), and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate qualifications for the disciplines they are training in.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Thursday 24th August 2006
Lucia, Livvy, Maria, Gary, David and Toby on static tonight, with well-earned PB's from Maria and Gary. Everyone else seemed to do good times too. The dynamicists were Persy, Alex, Tom, Rupert and Mark.
Thursday 17th August 2006
A big welcome to Sara, from Dahab, who alongside Gary, Alex, Benny and James practised dynamic. And toypeding.
Lucia, Livvy, Toby and Mark in the shallows remaining static, while Maddy was on non-apnea surface dynamic.
And no, we are not renaming our dynamic lane as 'Lois'. If I hear one more superman joke....
Lucia, Livvy, Toby and Mark in the shallows remaining static, while Maddy was on non-apnea surface dynamic.
And no, we are not renaming our dynamic lane as 'Lois'. If I hear one more superman joke....
Friday, July 21, 2006
Thursday 27th July 2006
Welcome tonight to Maria, Tom, Darren, Fergus, Steven and Michael. Well done for
a) Getting to the pool under difficult conditions, and
b) Successfully completing your induction!
Livvy and Mark providing the guiding hands. Also welcome to Matty providing surface support ;-)
a) Getting to the pool under difficult conditions, and
b) Successfully completing your induction!
Livvy and Mark providing the guiding hands. Also welcome to Matty providing surface support ;-)
Friday, July 14, 2006
Thursday 20th July 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) It would be helpful for buddy pairing if you can say what training you expect to do. Mark H will be supervising.
Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome next on 27th July - please mail Mark H beforehand. ( Regulars please note - normal training night is suspended on the 27th to make room for the induction session ).
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Post Meeting:
Statics for Liv, Mark, Toby, Gary, Persy and Orchid Dave, plus PB's for Gary and Toby. Lucia, Alex, and Dave L did the sweeping in Lane 1.
Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome next on 27th July - please mail Mark H beforehand. ( Regulars please note - normal training night is suspended on the 27th to make room for the induction session ).
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Post Meeting:
Statics for Liv, Mark, Toby, Gary, Persy and Orchid Dave, plus PB's for Gary and Toby. Lucia, Alex, and Dave L did the sweeping in Lane 1.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Thursday 13th July 2006
Welcome back to Dave L, and congratulations on your static PB!
Joining Dave in the shallows for static were Livvy, Lucia, Persy, Toby, Ben and Mark. Down dynamic lane were James, Gary and Alex.
Joining Dave in the shallows for static were Livvy, Lucia, Persy, Toby, Ben and Mark. Down dynamic lane were James, Gary and Alex.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday 6th July 2006
Welcome tonight to Zoe from Australia, who joined us for some non-apnea surface dynamics. ( The old folk call that 'swimming'. ) Meanwhile Livvy, Lucia, and Mark went static only. Gary, Alex and James all dynamic. Orchid Dave and Toby mixed their disciplines. Dave also scored a PB with the most impressive wetsuit rip I have ever seen. Went clean in half. Good effort!
Oh yes, and it seems the fin-forgetting-fairy visited Toby this week ( you know, Toby who chastised me for forgetting my fins the week before?? ). What goes around.....
Oh yes, and it seems the fin-forgetting-fairy visited Toby this week ( you know, Toby who chastised me for forgetting my fins the week before?? ). What goes around.....
Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday 29th June 2006
A pleasant summer's evening at the baths. Wallowing in the shallows for statics were Lucia, Livvy, Ben and Toby. Dynamic partakers were Persy, Alex, James and Mark.
Well done to Toby for his static PB!
Well done to Toby for his static PB!
Thursday 22nd June 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) It would be helpful for buddy pairing if you can say what training you expect to do. Lucia will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome next on 27th July - please mail Mark H beforehand.
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Last but not least - there is a UK Constant Weight competition running at Chepstow this September - the Saltfree Summer Splash. What are you waiting for - no point in training if you don't have something to train for!
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Last but not least - there is a UK Constant Weight competition running at Chepstow this September - the Saltfree Summer Splash. What are you waiting for - no point in training if you don't have something to train for!
Friday, June 09, 2006
Thursday 15th June 2006
Firstly, welcome back to Orchid Dave - good to see your coaching skills were on form, pulling Ben along to his new peak static performance. ( Or was it the poolside crowd of female fans cheering him on that made the difference? Only Ben knows... ). Well done Ben.
Joining Dave and Ben in the static area, were Lucia and Toby. Meanwhile down Dynamic street, were Alex, Theo and Mark. ( Theo also impressing both the female fans *and* Alex and Mark, with his ability to do training lengths equal to most people's dynamic PB's. )
Joining Dave and Ben in the static area, were Lucia and Toby. Meanwhile down Dynamic street, were Alex, Theo and Mark. ( Theo also impressing both the female fans *and* Alex and Mark, with his ability to do training lengths equal to most people's dynamic PB's. )
Friday, June 02, 2006
Thursday 8th June 2006
Lucia, Alex, Benny B and Mark were the four apneateers tonight. Lucia stunned us with her new ice-cool fins. The temperature of the pool lowered noticeably when she dipped the blades in!
Benny B and Mark were statics-only, and Lucia / Alex on dynamics. Plenty of breathing space for, er, not breathing.
Benny B and Mark were statics-only, and Lucia / Alex on dynamics. Plenty of breathing space for, er, not breathing.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Thursday 1st June 2006
We welcomed back our stray cat from Dahab, Fred Stone, here on a flying visit. Fred joined Gary, Jonny, James and Mark for the ups and downs of dynamic training, while Lucia and Toby focused on statics.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Thursday 25th May 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) It would be helpful for buddy pairing if you can say what training you expect to do.
Lucia will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome in June ( date TBA ) - please mail Mark H beforehand.
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Lucia will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome in June ( date TBA ) - please mail Mark H beforehand.
Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end. If we can make sure when doing dynamics to breathe-up / chat on the long edge of the pool, then this allows turns for those doing them. As always look ahead now and again to avoid collisions.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Thursday 18th May 2006
Lucia and Livvy went in for the pure static experience, while Gary, Toby and Mark did the familiar split of statics / dynamics. Toby made a PB with a record breathe-up(!)
Good Luck to Livvy, Ben and Theo who are competing next week onward in the Dahab Trible Depth ( Livvy ) and Nice CIPA Open ( Ben, Theo, Mark ). I'm off to William Hill this lunchtime to put a bet on one of them coming back with a new national record :-)
Good Luck to Livvy, Ben and Theo who are competing next week onward in the Dahab Trible Depth ( Livvy ) and Nice CIPA Open ( Ben, Theo, Mark ). I'm off to William Hill this lunchtime to put a bet on one of them coming back with a new national record :-)
Friday, May 05, 2006
Thursday 11th May 2006
Quite a few on board tonight, with everyone doing dynamics for at least part of their training. Livvy, Lucia, James, Jodie, Gary, Toby, Irvine, Simon, Ben and Mark making up The Richmond Ten.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Thursday 4th May 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) It would be helpful for buddy pairing if you can say what training you expect to do. Mark H will be supervising.
Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome in June ( date TBA ) - please mail Mark H beforehand. Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end.
Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome in June ( date TBA ) - please mail Mark H beforehand. Unfortunately we are now down to one lane for the foreseeable future, so be prepared for a tight squeeze if doing dynamics. Statics are less of a problem as we can use the 'Scuba side' in the shallow end.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday 27th April 2006
Firstly, our good wishes go out to one of our occasional visitors, Sam Still. Sam is recovering in hospital after being caught up in the recent terrorist attacks in Dahab. He is doing well and should make a full recovery, I understand.
Tonight, the fanatastic five were Livvy, Lucia, Irvine, Gary and Mark. Not only a pleasant evening's training, but PBs for Liv in DNF, and Irvine in dynamic ( with his snazzy Russian Monofin ).
Tonight, the fanatastic five were Livvy, Lucia, Irvine, Gary and Mark. Not only a pleasant evening's training, but PBs for Liv in DNF, and Irvine in dynamic ( with his snazzy Russian Monofin ).
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Thursday 20th April 2006
Attendees tonight - Lucia, Livvy, Toby, James, Gary, Jonny, Irvine, Ben and Mark. L&L dynamics only, B&M exclusively static - everyone else mixing their drinks.
How did everyone manage to simultanously get colds / flu over Easter?
Keep taking the vapours.
How did everyone manage to simultanously get colds / flu over Easter?
Keep taking the vapours.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Thursday 13th April 2006
Just the diehards tonight - Lucia, Irvine, Simon and Mark - all very, very dynamic.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Thursday 6th April 2006
Welcome to our newcomers tonight - Suzanna, Mike and Andreas. Congratulations to Gavin and Simon, for completing the pool modules of their AIDA ** course. Congratulations also go to everyone else - Lucia, Livvy, Irvine, Ben, Gary, Toby, Matt, Steve and Mark - for coping with the cramped conditions.
If I have missed anyone off the list, please accept my apologies - with 14 of us, only half of whom are regulars, it isn't always easy keeping track!
If I have missed anyone off the list, please accept my apologies - with 14 of us, only half of whom are regulars, it isn't always easy keeping track!
Friday, March 24, 2006
Thursday 30th March 2006
Apneists tonight were Alison, David, Livvy, Lucia, Simon, James, Gary, Ben and Mark. No takers for static! Mainly dynamic with a bit of rescue scenarios thrown in.
Congratulations to Alison and David, who have now completed the pool modules of their AIDA */** course.
And a big apology to the lifeguard who went into VT after my over-realistic simulated BO.
Congratulations to Alison and David, who have now completed the pool modules of their AIDA */** course.
And a big apology to the lifeguard who went into VT after my over-realistic simulated BO.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Thursday 23rd March 2006
Good to see everyone in good spirits, despite the squash into one lane. ( Unfortunately this is now going to be ongoing, unless I can come up with a radical solution. We will discuss this next week. )
Welcome to David and Alison, who both made a good start with their AIDA course, which Livvy instructed. Lucia and Mark provided the occasional demonstration. Meanwhile in the dynamic lane, we had Simon, Gary, Ben, James and Jody all taking part in a fin testing session.
Welcome to David and Alison, who both made a good start with their AIDA course, which Livvy instructed. Lucia and Mark provided the occasional demonstration. Meanwhile in the dynamic lane, we had Simon, Gary, Ben, James and Jody all taking part in a fin testing session.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Thursday 16th March 2006
Firstly, apologies to everyone for the disruption last night with our lanes reduced down to one. Our deal with the Scuba club is that anything they are doing takes precedence, and we have to fit in around that - last night they had a lot of people there and needed more room.
Good to see everyone though, after our break. Livvy, Lucia, Gary, James and Mark took a walk on the dark side, venturing into Scuba territory to do statics, while Simon, Ben and Alex enjoyed life in the last lane with their dynamic training.
Good to see everyone though, after our break. Livvy, Lucia, Gary, James and Mark took a walk on the dark side, venturing into Scuba territory to do statics, while Simon, Ben and Alex enjoyed life in the last lane with their dynamic training.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday 2nd March 2006
Tonight we welcomed back one of our old freedivers, Simon Reid. For those of you that don't know Simon, he has an encyclopeadic knowledge of freediving, so it's well worth coming along early for a chat with him whenever he's coming along.
Also, welcome to Virginia, who is an AIDA qualified freediver, but new to Richmond. The remaining attendees were Lucia, Laura, Irvine, Theo, Ben, Alex, Marc, Justin, Gary, Toby and Mark. If I've missed anyone, I do apologise, but with 13 attendees, four of who I hadn't met before, it's sometimes a little difficult to keep track! Anyway, I think everyone was able to do the training they wanted, and most importantly trained safely.
Last but not least, congratulations to Lucia for winning her Deeper Blue award, and getting a weekend's training at HMS Dolphin.
Also, welcome to Virginia, who is an AIDA qualified freediver, but new to Richmond. The remaining attendees were Lucia, Laura, Irvine, Theo, Ben, Alex, Marc, Justin, Gary, Toby and Mark. If I've missed anyone, I do apologise, but with 13 attendees, four of who I hadn't met before, it's sometimes a little difficult to keep track! Anyway, I think everyone was able to do the training they wanted, and most importantly trained safely.
Last but not least, congratulations to Lucia for winning her Deeper Blue award, and getting a weekend's training at HMS Dolphin.
Thursday 23rd February 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) Steve G and Theo will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome next on 2nd March, but please mail Steve G beforehand.
Thursday 16th February 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) Livvy and Nick will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome next on 2nd March, but please mail Steve G beforehand.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Thursday 9th February 2006
Apologies to everyone that had grief posting comments. Not my fault, honest Guv. Anyway, it should all be fixed now.
Tonight's 'regulars' were Persy, Lucia, Irvine, Ben and Mark. A big welcome to Marc, and a big welcome back to Alex, after a wee 6 year break (!)
Lucia and Marc busied themselves with a full session of statics; Persy, Alex and Mark partook of some leisurely dynamics; and Ben and Irvine went 50/50.
Pool a bit on the chilly side tonight.
Tonight's 'regulars' were Persy, Lucia, Irvine, Ben and Mark. A big welcome to Marc, and a big welcome back to Alex, after a wee 6 year break (!)
Lucia and Marc busied themselves with a full session of statics; Persy, Alex and Mark partook of some leisurely dynamics; and Ben and Irvine went 50/50.
Pool a bit on the chilly side tonight.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Thursday 2nd February 2006
Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. ( This includes those who haven't been for a while - you don't need to ask, just put up a posting and come along. ) Mark H and Steve G will be supervising. Anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications is welcome also, but please mail Steve G beforehand.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Thursday 26th January 2006
Livvy, Persy, Lucia, Irvive, James, Jody and Mark were all up for a full-on 90 minute training session. I don't know if the dry statics helped or not, but I think we'll try them a few more times - maybe every other week.
James and Jody were Dyn NF, Livvy and Irvine mainly statics, while Persy, Lucia and Mark all practised their dynamic rescues. I would ask all of you to consider your training and rescue abilities when you are in the pool ( especially dynamics ). How far away is your partner....would they be able to lift you effectively if you were sunken in the deep end....when did you last practise a rescue? Personally, I wouldn't want to be training alongside someone if I wasn't confident that I could effect an immediate rescue of them should they get into difficulty. Why not build in a practise rescue into your training schedule? They are fun, and serve a very worthwhile purpose.
James and Jody were Dyn NF, Livvy and Irvine mainly statics, while Persy, Lucia and Mark all practised their dynamic rescues. I would ask all of you to consider your training and rescue abilities when you are in the pool ( especially dynamics ). How far away is your partner....would they be able to lift you effectively if you were sunken in the deep end....when did you last practise a rescue? Personally, I wouldn't want to be training alongside someone if I wasn't confident that I could effect an immediate rescue of them should they get into difficulty. Why not build in a practise rescue into your training schedule? They are fun, and serve a very worthwhile purpose.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Thursday 19th January 2006
Diver Magazine's 'Buddy of the Year' Laura Storm was with us tonight, to help Lucia and Persy with their Dynamic training assessment. I understand they are both ready now to move on to rescue training. Well done, and thanks Laura Storm!
Meanwhile, Steve and Livvy busied themselves with statics, while Irvine and Mark did a mix of statics and timed dynamic sprints.
Meanwhile, Steve and Livvy busied themselves with statics, while Irvine and Mark did a mix of statics and timed dynamic sprints.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Thursday 12th January 2006
After a short break, welcome back to Lucia, Persy, Irvine, Ben and James. Congratulations to Steve Tucker for completing his AIDA ** Freediver course with flying colours. And best of luck to Ben, who is travelling to Germany to represent The Richmond Freediving club in the AIDA competition there. Ben - remember to post the website details on the 19th Jan entry, so we can chart your progress.
For everyone else who comes along regularly - there will be a few changes this year, if there is the demand for them. Mainly pre-pool session discussions and workshops, but there may be some other suprises in store as well. Keep an eye on the blog for more details.
For everyone else who comes along regularly - there will be a few changes this year, if there is the demand for them. Mainly pre-pool session discussions and workshops, but there may be some other suprises in store as well. Keep an eye on the blog for more details.
Thursday 29th December 2005
Whadya wannna go pool training for? Have another Turkey sandwich! Next meet on 12th January 2006.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Thursday 22nd December 2005
Our four apnea-teers tonight were Grace, Lucia, Irvine and Mark. A PB for Mark using monofin, and a notable PB for Grace in static. ( That's Grace getting a PB, not Mark getting a PB for a graceful static....)
Friday, December 09, 2005
Thursday 15th December 2005
Attendees tonight were Lucia, James, Theo and Ben. Not sure how everyone fared, as I was in a tired ( aka hungover ) state, and slipped away early for some slumber therapy. Setting a good example as always.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Thursday 8th December 2005
After we'd cracked the ice off the pool surface, our cool attendees were Lucia, Ben, Steve G, Jonty, Jody, James and Mark.
I can't quite believe how many of you didn't have wetsuits on a night like last night. But respect to those of you that didn't and stayed the full hour.
I can't quite believe how many of you didn't have wetsuits on a night like last night. But respect to those of you that didn't and stayed the full hour.
Friday, November 25, 2005
Thursday 1st December 2005
Welcome to Jonty, who came along for his first session with Steve G. Also showing faces were Lucia, Liv, Nick, James, Jody and Mark. Congratulations to Lucia on a new static PB - 4m45s - and a very clean performance.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Thursday 24th November 2005
Lucia, Andy, James, Jody, Ben and Sam all present for training. Mark was nursing a wheezing chest and stayed out of the water.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Thursday 17th November 2005
Mark will be not now be at the pool tonight, due to chest infection. Don't think its Avian Flu, but still don't want to spread it around. Hoping that Steve G will be able to hold the reins tonight. Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. The next night for anyone who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications, will be on Thursday 1st December. Please mail Steve G to arrange.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Thursday 10th November 2005
Steve will be supervising. Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. Those of you wanting to do specific training, please arrive before 8:30 pm, so that we can work the pairing out. Anyone wishing to come along tonight who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications, please mail Steve G
Thursday 27th October 2005
Nick will be supervising. Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. Those of you wanting to do specific training, please arrive before 8:30 pm, so that we can work the pairing out. Anyone wishing to come along who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications, please mail Steve G - the next session for newcomers will be on 10th November.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Thursday 20th October 2005
Attendees tonight were Persy, Lucia, Livvy, Irvine, Nick, Fred, Andy and Mark. Two notable PB's - Persy with a 5 minute breathold, and Fred with a 99 metre dynamic. Well done both of you!
Friday, October 07, 2005
Thursday 13th October 2005
Attendees tonight were Lucia, Persy, Liv, Nick, Fred, Irvine and Mark. We all seemed to have a go at everything tonight, and thanks to Fred and Irvine for lending out their monofins.
Those of you there may have noticed a group of people watching us at the pool edge. They were Michaela, Tess and Orion from The Surrey Institute of Art and Design, and are looking into making a documentary on freediving.
Those of you there may have noticed a group of people watching us at the pool edge. They were Michaela, Tess and Orion from The Surrey Institute of Art and Design, and are looking into making a documentary on freediving.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Thursday 6th October 2005
Andy and Irvine were on-board for a mix of statics and dynamics; Steve G, Lucia, and Persy mainly static, and Fred and Mark mainly dynamic.
Fred was a clear winner in the bubble ring competition, with Mark and Irvine clearly needing to practise more.
As for Persy, and her latest static PB....I won't say what it was, in case she doesn't want it broadcast, but it was impressive. Watch out, female freedivers. There's a new girl on the block.
Fred was a clear winner in the bubble ring competition, with Mark and Irvine clearly needing to practise more.
As for Persy, and her latest static PB....I won't say what it was, in case she doesn't want it broadcast, but it was impressive. Watch out, female freedivers. There's a new girl on the block.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Thursday 29th September 2005
A quiet night, with Lucia, Irvine, Andy, Fred and Mark all doing their thing. For Lucia and Mark this was statics only, and for the other boys a mix of dynamics / statics.
The main performance of the evening was Irvine's tremendous bubble-ring, the likes of which have never before been seen. Unfortunately I missed the event, but others didn't, and waxed lyrical on its production for many seconds.
The main performance of the evening was Irvine's tremendous bubble-ring, the likes of which have never before been seen. Unfortunately I missed the event, but others didn't, and waxed lyrical on its production for many seconds.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Thursday 22nd September 2005
Welcome back to Theo, after his excellent performance in Nice, and a big welcome to Grace and Fred, who did their induction with us. Also bobbing and sculling, were Persy, Lucia, Irvine and Andy. Good Luck to Grace with her next induction, at Cambridge University, and hope to see you again around Christmas time. Fred we hope to see back a little sooner :-)
Friday, September 09, 2005
Thursday 15th September 2005
Ann-Marie, Matt, Lucia, Persy, Irvive, Andy, Darren and Mark all doing a mixture of dynamic and static in buddy pairs. ( Most of us starting out with the intention of just static, end changing our minds toward the end. ) Pool nice and warm again for the second week running. Will it last?
Friday, August 26, 2005
Thursday 8th September 2005
Pool nice and warm tonight, with a good mix of numbers and disciplines. Persy and Lucia worked on their statics, and Liz, Mark, Irvive, Matt and Darren all mixed statics and dynamics. Lucia was rightly pleased with her static PB, and Liz made a double PB in both disciplines!
Thursday 1st September 2005
Steve will be supervising / doing pool inductions ( at least 3 newcomers expected ). Anyone wishing to come along, please post a comment. Anyone wishing to come along who hasn't been before, and doesn't have AIDA qualifications, please mail Steve G beforehand.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Thursday 25th August 2005
Persy, Nick, Paula and Irvine mixed statics and dynamics, with Lucia, Livvy and Mark doing statics only. I know some of you didn't get to do exactly what you had wanted initially, so I have a few suggestions for the future:
1. The earlier you arrive, the easier it is to get the right buddy ( as long as everyone else does, of course! )
2. If you are doing statics, then wear a wetsuit so that you don't have to abandon your buddy to warm up.
3. Consider doing just one discipline per session ( or make sure your buddy wants to do exactly the same mix of statics and dynamics that you do ).
Just a few suggestions really. Congratulations to Persy for getting her 2nd PB in 2 weeks, and being patient about the pairing situation.
1. The earlier you arrive, the easier it is to get the right buddy ( as long as everyone else does, of course! )
2. If you are doing statics, then wear a wetsuit so that you don't have to abandon your buddy to warm up.
3. Consider doing just one discipline per session ( or make sure your buddy wants to do exactly the same mix of statics and dynamics that you do ).
Just a few suggestions really. Congratulations to Persy for getting her 2nd PB in 2 weeks, and being patient about the pairing situation.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Thursday 18th August 2005
Well, the girls are doing something right! Persy and Anne-Marie both put in blistering performances with their statics, and made PB's. Lucia was close to hers. Andy made a good PB this week ( as in wobble-free ). Steve and Mario were quietly doing their statics, and I didn't hear how they got on, but as for Nick, Irvine and Mark, we all need to give our backsides a bit of a kick. No-one seemed to be up for dynamics, other than Irvine who had a quick splash at the end.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Thursday 11th August 2005
Attending tonight were Lucia, Irvine, Andy, Mark, Anne-Marie and Matt. No takers for dynamics; everyone was face down and bobbing. Another PB for AM, who is looking on-form for her forthcoming International in Renens.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Thursday 4th August 2005
A big welcome to Persimone, Liv and Ben, and also my student Steve Tucker. Steve G busied himself with pool inductions for the newbies, while I did Steve T's AIDA instruction.
Irvine and Liv paired up for a mixed session, while Lars and Anne-Marie worked with their respective coaches in statics. This serious coaching stuff must pay dividends, as I gather they both came away with PB's.
Irvine and Liv paired up for a mixed session, while Lars and Anne-Marie worked with their respective coaches in statics. This serious coaching stuff must pay dividends, as I gather they both came away with PB's.
Friday, July 22, 2005
Thursday 28th July 2005
A quieter evening than anticipated, with Dynamic training the order of the evening. Paula and Nick paired up, with Paula doing a PB in DNF. Well done Paula! Mark busied himself with getting Nicky, Lisa and Nick through the final pool modules of their AIDA ** course. All did extremely well, especially with the rescue scenarios. As a reward, they now get to spend the weekend in a flooded quarry in Wales....
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Thursday 21st July 2005
A slight change of plan for tonight. I have only just found out that Steve G is planning on doing pool inductions for a group of five. Added to the three students I am instructing, this will make things a little congested in the shallow end. We will do our best to accommodate everyone, but it may make dynamic training a little difficult just for tonight.
Apologies in advance for this - I will make sure that we avoid double training sessions on the same night in future.
*** Latest News 14:50 21/07/2005 ***
Bombs have disrupted London's transport system again. I am currently confined to my place of work until further notice, and may not be able to make it to the pool tonight. However I shall be attempting to get there, and have checked with the swimming pool, who tell me that they expect to remain open this evening.
I suggest that you only attempt to come along tonight if you are prepared to take a chance with being able to dive or not.
Any of my students who are unable to attend will have their pool modules rescheduled for a later date. In a worst case, it will be acceptable to do your pool modules after your open water.
Apologies in advance for this - I will make sure that we avoid double training sessions on the same night in future.
*** Latest News 14:50 21/07/2005 ***
Bombs have disrupted London's transport system again. I am currently confined to my place of work until further notice, and may not be able to make it to the pool tonight. However I shall be attempting to get there, and have checked with the swimming pool, who tell me that they expect to remain open this evening.
I suggest that you only attempt to come along tonight if you are prepared to take a chance with being able to dive or not.
Any of my students who are unable to attend will have their pool modules rescheduled for a later date. In a worst case, it will be acceptable to do your pool modules after your open water.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Thursday 21st July 2005
Mark will be teaching students tonight, so if anyone can supervise, please mail him. Anyone wishing to come, please post a comment. Next newcomer induction evening planned for Thursday 4th August.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Thursday 14th July 2005
Whew, what a scorcher of a day, and what a pleasant way to cool down in the evening. Jonny and Nick combined a spot of statics with dynamics, Lars was on paparazzi duty with his snazzy new u/w camera, and Mark was back on statics again, spotted by Laura.
As well as seeing the Elk and snapping great Dane, we also saw Lars put in a static PB at the end of the session.
Last but not least, congratulations to Lars on his recent engagement, and Jonny on his recent marriage. And to Nick for not losing his locker key.
As well as seeing the Elk and snapping great Dane, we also saw Lars put in a static PB at the end of the session.
Last but not least, congratulations to Lars on his recent engagement, and Jonny on his recent marriage. And to Nick for not losing his locker key.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Thursday 7th July 2005
Because of today's disruption in central London, unfortunately tonight's training session will be cancelled.
Friday, June 24, 2005
Thursday 30th June 2005
Everyone has their post-session wind-down. For most it's a warm shower and a chat about things freediving related. Not so for Nick. He has now come up with a new activity - running around the whole pool complex in his trunks, frantically looking for a lost locker key. I've maintained for some time now, that apnea has no detrimental effect whatsoever on memory.
Earlier in the evening, while I was training Rurik for his AIDA **, Nick, Irvine, James and Robin all busied themselves with dynamics. Rurik's dynamic rescue demonstration ( by me ) was a perfect example of how *not* to do it, and something I may well incorporate into future courses. Cramp-locked calf muscles do not contribute to successful rescue scenarios....
Well done to Rurik for completing his AIDA ** Freediver pool modules, and good luck for the NDAC open-water session.
Earlier in the evening, while I was training Rurik for his AIDA **, Nick, Irvine, James and Robin all busied themselves with dynamics. Rurik's dynamic rescue demonstration ( by me ) was a perfect example of how *not* to do it, and something I may well incorporate into future courses. Cramp-locked calf muscles do not contribute to successful rescue scenarios....
Well done to Rurik for completing his AIDA ** Freediver pool modules, and good luck for the NDAC open-water session.
Friday, June 17, 2005
Thursday 23rd June 2005
Statics all-round it was. Robin and Neale returned after their diving sabattical, with Steve and Mark managing a couple of breath holds between phone calls.
Numbers down a bit, but I suppose everyone was out celebrating seeing Stepanek getting beaten by a Brit. Sorry, I couldn't resist that one!
Numbers down a bit, but I suppose everyone was out celebrating seeing Stepanek getting beaten by a Brit. Sorry, I couldn't resist that one!
Friday, June 10, 2005
Thursday 16th June 2005
With James supervising, Paula and Mark finished the pool modules for Paula's AIDA ** Freediver course. Good Luck to Paula for the remainder at the NDC.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Thursday 9th June 2005
I'm looking for a volunteer to supervise this session. I will be at the pool, but busy running an AIDA training course with 2 students. If you don't mind collecting money and just keeping an eye on things, please drop me a mail.
...post session...
Welcome to Paula, Jonathan and Rurik, who all underwent the first part of their AIDA ** Freediver training courses. Thanks to Sam for helping out with the training, and to Theo for keeping an eye out for all of us. Last but not least, good to see Anne-Marie again after her successes in Nice.
And Good Wishes to Theo for his wedding this weekend.
...post session...
Welcome to Paula, Jonathan and Rurik, who all underwent the first part of their AIDA ** Freediver training courses. Thanks to Sam for helping out with the training, and to Theo for keeping an eye out for all of us. Last but not least, good to see Anne-Marie again after her successes in Nice.
And Good Wishes to Theo for his wedding this weekend.
Thursday 2nd June 2005
Steve Gardiner will be supervising this session. Steve already has a full complement of newcomers for induction, so if you want to come along for the first time, July 7th will be the next opportunity.
Experienced freedivers attending, please post a comment so that Steve knows numbers.
Last but not least - congratulations to Theo Ivanovic for his PB in Constant Weight at the CIPA Open in Nice last weekend. 64 metres in a first competition may even be a record in its own right!
Experienced freedivers attending, please post a comment so that Steve knows numbers.
Last but not least - congratulations to Theo Ivanovic for his PB in Constant Weight at the CIPA Open in Nice last weekend. 64 metres in a first competition may even be a record in its own right!
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Thursday 5th May 2005
Steve G and Theo will supervise. Anyone wishing to come, please post a comment. There will be a limited number of places available for newcomers - if you are interested, please mail Steve sooner rather than later.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Friday, April 15, 2005
Thursday 21st April 2005
Just six of us tonight patrolling the lanes. Lucia and Theo on static duty, James and Mark DNF'ing, and Jonny and Miles going 50/50. Theo must have enjoyed his stag night the weekend before - he said he'd pulled a hamster, apparently, which seemed to make him limp a bit. Didn't affect his statics though, as he pulled off another respectable PB...
Friday, April 08, 2005
Thursday 14th April 2005
Richmond Pool may have contained the hapneist group of freedivers in the country last night. Who was there? Lucia, Jonny, Theo, Irvine, Mark, Leon, Robin, Nick and Mark H. Mark H was happy, as *nearly* everyone brought the right money. Lucia was happy, as she had made a good recovery from her illness and was back on form with statics. Robin was happy, as he made a 5 minute PB static. Theo was happy, as he made a 4-length PB dynamic ( I believe that's somewhere between 124-132 metres ). Blinding. ( Theo is anticipating a weekend of debauchery with his forthcoming stag night, so I don't know if that had anything to do with his success! ) Jonny was happy, as he's just successfully completed his AIDA ** Freediver. Nick was happy, as he's about to go away on hols to the Med. Leon and Mark were happy, as they nearly managed PB's in emptying the pool contents. Irvine was happy because Irvine's always happy. Hapnea all round.
Friday, April 01, 2005
Thursday 7th April 2005
Mark will supervise. Anyone planning to come, please post a comment.
Newcomers are welcome tonight, as long as you can let me know beforehand by email .
I need to know what swimming / diving experience you have, and any health / fitness issues that might be relevant. I can then mail you back with what to expect and what you need to bring.
Pool briefings for newcomers will start at 8pm. Meet at The Old Deer Park swimming pool; directions on the link.
Events of the evening:
Newbie night with a good showing from the regulars. We welcomed Mattej for his induction with Steve ( statics only - Mattej and Steve will go over dynamics in 2 week's time ). A bit of a late start, with most people intending to do statics and dynamics, but only having time for the statics. Lars, Jonny, Lucia, Theo, Robin and Mark H all hovering in the shallows, with James, Leon and Mark, up and down the lanes. PB's ( that I'm aware of ) for Lars and Robin in statics.
Newcomers are welcome tonight, as long as you can let me know beforehand by email .
I need to know what swimming / diving experience you have, and any health / fitness issues that might be relevant. I can then mail you back with what to expect and what you need to bring.
Pool briefings for newcomers will start at 8pm. Meet at The Old Deer Park swimming pool; directions on the link.
Events of the evening:
Newbie night with a good showing from the regulars. We welcomed Mattej for his induction with Steve ( statics only - Mattej and Steve will go over dynamics in 2 week's time ). A bit of a late start, with most people intending to do statics and dynamics, but only having time for the statics. Lars, Jonny, Lucia, Theo, Robin and Mark H all hovering in the shallows, with James, Leon and Mark, up and down the lanes. PB's ( that I'm aware of ) for Lars and Robin in statics.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Thursday 31st March 2005
Isn't everyone well-behaved? 75% of last night's attendees posted to say they were coming - pats on backs all-round. As you all know, with only 2 lanes available, things can get a bit crowded if we have a full showing. Whenever you post to say you will be there, it gives everyone an idea beforehand how busy it's going to be.
It also turned out well with the pairing - everyone had a buddy who wanted to do the same thing. James & Irvine plus Neale and Nick on Dynamics, Mark & Theo statics, and Jonny & Miles mixing both disciplines.
A very pleasant evening to round off the end of March.
It also turned out well with the pairing - everyone had a buddy who wanted to do the same thing. James & Irvine plus Neale and Nick on Dynamics, Mark & Theo statics, and Jonny & Miles mixing both disciplines.
A very pleasant evening to round off the end of March.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Thursday 24th March 2005
Quiet evening at the pool - everyone migrating out of London for Easter. An early demonstration of abdominal breathing was followed in the water with dynamics from James and Irvine, and statics from Lucia and Mark. Jonny did a bit of both.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Thursday 17th March 2005
Good to round off a warm spring day in the cool waters of the Old Deer Park swimming pool. Joining in the wallow, were Zoe and Irvine ( monofinning ); Lucia and Theo ( statics ); and Robin, Nick, Miles and Mark H ( statics / dynamics ).
Miles looked smart in his new Cressi wetsuit, and was most grateful to find out how to remove it. Theo on the other hand, seemed intent on converting his nice Elios suit into a piece of Swiss cheese. The glue, please, matron.
Miles looked smart in his new Cressi wetsuit, and was most grateful to find out how to remove it. Theo on the other hand, seemed intent on converting his nice Elios suit into a piece of Swiss cheese. The glue, please, matron.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Thursday 10th March 2005
Mark will supervise. Anyone planning to come, please post a comment.
Newcomers are welcome tonight, as long as you can let me know beforehand by email .
I need to know what swimming / diving experience you have, and any health / fitness issues that might be relevant. I can then mail you back with what to expect and what you need to bring. Pool briefings for newcomers will start at 8pm. See previous messages for directions.
Post Meeting:
A welcome for Miles Woolgar, who came along for his pool induction with Steve G. Nick and Neale went for their regular static / dynamic combination, while James went for DNF. Lucia, Theo and Mark H had a tri-static session. Steve presided over one of Mark H's attempts and awarded him with a virtual red card for his thousand-yard stare at the end. On occasion, it's good experience to observe a borderline LMC, so that you know what to look for in future. Obviously, Mark H simulated this for training purposes....
Newcomers are welcome tonight, as long as you can let me know beforehand by email .
I need to know what swimming / diving experience you have, and any health / fitness issues that might be relevant. I can then mail you back with what to expect and what you need to bring. Pool briefings for newcomers will start at 8pm. See previous messages for directions.
Post Meeting:
A welcome for Miles Woolgar, who came along for his pool induction with Steve G. Nick and Neale went for their regular static / dynamic combination, while James went for DNF. Lucia, Theo and Mark H had a tri-static session. Steve presided over one of Mark H's attempts and awarded him with a virtual red card for his thousand-yard stare at the end. On occasion, it's good experience to observe a borderline LMC, so that you know what to look for in future. Obviously, Mark H simulated this for training purposes....
Friday, February 18, 2005
Thursday 24th February 2005
Irvine, Theo, Mark H2, Neale, Nick, Steve, Nick, James and Mark H all made appearances. Some of us were recovering from colds, so not the best of performances tonight. Probably didn't help with the blizzard conditions outside! Laura Storm kept a watchful eye on us from the other side of the lane divider. Steve was shooting u/w stills with his housed C4040. Thanks to all of you for returning Steve's fins.
Friday, February 11, 2005
Thursday 17th February 2005
Irvine, James, Simon, Nick, Big Mark and Mark H all went dynamic last night, with Nick and Big Mark warming up with a spot of statics. Nick now past the 4m barrier and another PB. There's no stopping this boy! Irvine enthusiastic as ever, and showing a good improvement in his monofin style and flexibility.
A note to all about Scuba divers. Despite best intentions, they do drift into our lanes. It's something we have to manage as best as possible under the circumstances ( i.e. us being the guests of the Scuba club ), so we do need to keep an eye out for them.
Also another reminder about coughing up your BFA subs, if you haven't yet done so.
A note to all about Scuba divers. Despite best intentions, they do drift into our lanes. It's something we have to manage as best as possible under the circumstances ( i.e. us being the guests of the Scuba club ), so we do need to keep an eye out for them.
Also another reminder about coughing up your BFA subs, if you haven't yet done so.
Friday, February 04, 2005
Thursday 10th February 2005
Mark will supervise. Anyone planning to come, please post a comment. ( Note this session will be for previous attendees only - newcomers are next welcome on 3rd March. ) If we can all try and get there by 8:45 pm, that gives us just enough time to collect monies, arrange buddy pairs and do some stretching :-)
More information about the Old Deer Park pool can be found here.
Post Meeting: Quite a few people along - Nick, Neale, Robin, Irvine, Simon, Paul and myself. A welcome appearance too from one of our top UK ladies team members - Zoe Hall. Not forgetting as well, Laura Storm, our No.1 saltFree angel :-).
A bit tight on space, but everyone managed. Well done to Robin with his static PB. Nice to see that Cressi are being well-supported - I've never seen so many pairs of Gara 3000's in one go.
More information about the Old Deer Park pool can be found here.
Post Meeting: Quite a few people along - Nick, Neale, Robin, Irvine, Simon, Paul and myself. A welcome appearance too from one of our top UK ladies team members - Zoe Hall. Not forgetting as well, Laura Storm, our No.1 saltFree angel :-).
A bit tight on space, but everyone managed. Well done to Robin with his static PB. Nice to see that Cressi are being well-supported - I've never seen so many pairs of Gara 3000's in one go.
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