Note from the DO February 2011

Note from the DO
Greetings All,

I thought I would send you a note to let you know what’s Happening

It’s great to see so many of you out for a snorkel on Sundays. It has been cold but not as bad as you think. Last Sunday was beautiful, and we had some viz in the water too. Pool nights have been very busy recently, which is great to see. So come along and get fit, enjoy the atmosphere, and catch up with your buddies.

We have started pool fitness tests. This involves you swimming 8 lengths, towing a person,2 lengths (no, I don’t count) and then a length underwater on a breath. Let me know on a wed , if you want to do it . Its mandatory that you do it if you wish to dive.

I would be grateful if you all signed into Coms, on the CGT website, and complete your Annual Medical disclaimer. It’s easy to do, but please call me if you need help with it Click on this, and it will take you to it- https://members.cft.ie/mms/?mvcskel_redirect_url=Auth%2FLogin

Recompression Chamber (University College Hospital, Galway) Opened and On-Call
I am happy to advise CFT divers that the Recompression Chamber (RCC) in University College Hospital, Galway (UCHG) has been re-opened for emergency treatment of divers. The RCC is available 24/7 for emergencies.

Divers, DOs, DODs etc. who suspect Decompression Illness should contact the Coastguard (999/112 or Ch. 16) as soon as possible and request recompression treatment.

Away Trips

  • May B/holiday weekend 29th April to 2nd May. Island Safari staying Tullycross (club diver min requirement) (John Bolger)
  • June B/holiday weekend Burtonport- details to follow (available to all grades) David Shaw
  • July 2nd to 9th -week trip Valentia Island Co. Kerry – (available to all grades) Robbie Bolger
  • August weekend Ballycastle Co Mayo (available to all grades) Fred o Brien
  • Sept U-boat weekend – 9th to 11th Sept – suitable for experienced divers David Shaw

We need to book accommodation now, so please contact the trip organizers if you want to go
I look forward to seeing you all soon
Best regards
David

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