Hard Hat Dive, Rye Pier - Saturday 23rd August 2015

Hard Hat Dive, Rye Pier – Saturday 23rd August 2015

Safety divers: Luke & Glen
Surface support: Warren, Ben, John & Mark

Divers: Rick, Des, Ben, Matt, Warren & Mark

As always with a Hard Hat day, the crowd starts to gather, to watch as the divers are dressed in preparation for the dive. Cameras are flashing as the surface crew β€˜dress’ the diver, once all the gear is ready his helmet is placed in his lap for the that one photo all divers want – the Hero Shot, all geared up with helmet just about to be put in place – just prior to entering the water. The conditions on the day were great and all divers really enjoyed their time underwater in the equipment our fore bearers pioneered diving in. A special thanks to Warren for bring his gear along for us to use and an extra special thanks to our two safety divers who braved 5 hours in the less than warm water.

Mark

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Diver Matt Cater – ‘Hero Shot’

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Diver ascending the ladder after his dive.