Oops!

Here are listed those little deviations from the dive plans that merit a laugh, a groan, or a refresher course. The best or funniest will be eligible for awards at the next AGM.

Nominations should be sent to:

... and the 2008 award winners:

From the few incidents I either witnessed or were provided, here are some awards to amuse you:

Fair Weather Award: Mike Lewis

For: Driving all the way to Portland before deciding it was too cold to dive.

Coldest Diver Award: Neil Hodges

For: Getting so cold whilst diving at Thurlestone in February that he couldn't manage a second dive.

Remember: Cold weather can be dangerous - don't take it for granted.

Photographer of the Year Award: Josie Hammond

For: Providing pictures of divers at Portland in May.

Diver of the Year Award: Mike Andrews

For: Diving with me in warm and cold weather, quarries and sea!

Dive Journalist of the Year Award: Mike Casbon

For: His excellent Divecasts.

If you are not on the distribution list, email him.

Nominations for the 2009 award:

Let me have your nominations for this year as they happen. If you don't, I'll make some up!!

Dive Speller of the Year: Andy Lewis

Okay, I win this one. For: Cutting and pasting Ernie's boat name all over the website, with a typo - "Flat Clam" (it's actually called "Flat Calm").