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....
Friday, February 25, 2005
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.
Friday, January 28, 2005
Thursday 3rd February 2005
Nick, Neale, Mark and Robin all did statics followed by dynamics. Theo and James worked on their Dynamics. Welcome to Simon, an AIDA qualified freediver, who concentrated on equalization.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Thursday 27 January 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 February. )
I'm also aiming to run a discussion group on the pro's and cons of lung packing. This will include a session on how to do it. Please note that I do not promote packing as a good freediving methodology, but if anyone is going to try it, it's better to consider why you are doing it, and be able to do it correctly. This will start at 8pm.
At this time of year, BFA subscriptions are due for renewal. We ask that people who have come to Richmond to freedive on more than 2 occasions, become BFA members. It's good for freediving, keeps you insured, and there are other benefits that you can read about on the BFA website. Follow this link for subscription payment details as well.
( Post meeting: Sorry to hear you're unwell Nick - so was the whole of Frank and Cindi's Scuba group, so we had the entire pool to ourselves!. Neale and Irvine practised statics and dynamics, with both achieving PB's in statics, while Mark and James did dynamics and DNF respectively. Hopefully Irvine and Neale are now better informed about whether they should consider lung packing in future, and if they do, how to go about it. )
I'm also aiming to run a discussion group on the pro's and cons of lung packing. This will include a session on how to do it. Please note that I do not promote packing as a good freediving methodology, but if anyone is going to try it, it's better to consider why you are doing it, and be able to do it correctly. This will start at 8pm.
At this time of year, BFA subscriptions are due for renewal. We ask that people who have come to Richmond to freedive on more than 2 occasions, become BFA members. It's good for freediving, keeps you insured, and there are other benefits that you can read about on the BFA website. Follow this link for subscription payment details as well.
( Post meeting: Sorry to hear you're unwell Nick - so was the whole of Frank and Cindi's Scuba group, so we had the entire pool to ourselves!. Neale and Irvine practised statics and dynamics, with both achieving PB's in statics, while Mark and James did dynamics and DNF respectively. Hopefully Irvine and Neale are now better informed about whether they should consider lung packing in future, and if they do, how to go about it. )
Friday, January 14, 2005
Thursday 20th January 2005
Neale, Nick, Theo, James, Irvine and Mark H all made appearances. Dynamics for Irvine and James, Statics for Mark and Theo, and mixed disciplines for Nick and Neale. We had a welcome
surprise guest appearance from Laura Storm, the effervescent angel who heads up UK freediving Scuba support. Nice to see you again Laura. ( Any one interested in Scuba physiology, especially those who have experienced DCI hits, please visit Laura's website. )
surprise guest appearance from Laura Storm, the effervescent angel who heads up UK freediving Scuba support. Nice to see you again Laura. ( Any one interested in Scuba physiology, especially those who have experienced DCI hits, please visit Laura's website. )
Friday, January 07, 2005
Thursday 13th January 2005
Irvine, James, Brian, Robin, Neale, Nick and Mark H all in the chlorine.
Nick, Neale, Robin and Mark started off doing statics and finished off with a few lengths dynamic, while the other three concentrated on their dynamics.
At least 2 x PB's in the statics ( that I'm aware of ) for both Robin and Nick. Don't forget guys, work forward in gradual stages.
Nick, Neale, Robin and Mark started off doing statics and finished off with a few lengths dynamic, while the other three concentrated on their dynamics.
At least 2 x PB's in the statics ( that I'm aware of ) for both Robin and Nick. Don't forget guys, work forward in gradual stages.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Thursday 6th January 2005
Newcomers Mark, Neil, Robin, Nick, Ian and Mark arrived en masse for their pool induction. Mark H and Steve split the group into two, and took them through the various routines - club background, pool safety, spotting / dealing with Samba / blackout, equipment, static apnea and dynamic apnea. The group were all enthusiastic, and showed good promise as responsible freedivers. Welcome to all of you, and hope to see some of you next week.
Lucia, Theo and Irvine all came along to practise their dynamic. Irvine was awarded a late Christmas present of the 'club' wetsuit, which Shaun Houseman had kindly donated some time back.
The pool fees ended up with £6 left over, and £3 accidentally overpaid to the Scuba group. Mark H is in possession of the extra, and will forward this on to the BFA when he next renews his membership.
Lucia, Theo and Irvine all came along to practise their dynamic. Irvine was awarded a late Christmas present of the 'club' wetsuit, which Shaun Houseman had kindly donated some time back.
The pool fees ended up with £6 left over, and £3 accidentally overpaid to the Scuba group. Mark H is in possession of the extra, and will forward this on to the BFA when he next renews his membership.
Monday, November 29, 2004
Thursday 16th December 2004
Christmas meet with Crystal Palace and Kentish Town Freediving clubs at Pizza Express,
Charlotte Street, London W1. Time 07:45pm.
Anyone who wants to freedive still can, but one of the nominated supervisors will need to be there and to indicate in the comments section.
Charlotte Street, London W1. Time 07:45pm.
Anyone who wants to freedive still can, but one of the nominated supervisors will need to be there and to indicate in the comments section.
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