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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Is it possible to dive the Kyarra over the winter, any advice, skippers etc... cheers.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Dived today. rough weather vis = 1 meter with large torch. Black without.
Water temp = 6 c.
Nothing found, too dark to explore.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
My first deep (30m) dive. Got up well before the crack of dawn to get down to Swanage pier to
dive the Kyarra in the early morning high water slack. With great anticipation got right over the
dive site with my fellow divers from 'Challenger 10', all kitted up in the large rib but unfortunately
it was too foggy to dive - christ! Whilst waiting for the fog to lift made do with a dive under the
pier, which was not at all bad; saw loads of life, including a cuttle-fish, which eyed me curiously.
Just as well it was only nine inches long! Dived the wreck in the early-afternoon low water slack
and it was awesome - brilliant vis., large fish. I'm definately going again. The facilities (food, loos
etc.) around the pier are good too. Swanage town is also worth a stroll around.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Should use Big Rib, been on this wreck all last summer and diving it all this summer too, last dive on it was July 1st, 10 meter vis and a shotline that went straight into holds!!!
excellent dive yet again!!! cheers Peter..
be back this Saturday for another..
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Just dived it(26 july oo). 10m vis, excellent dive. The engine room is worth a look, just aft of the sinker.
Dived with James Alexander Diving, a new company in Mitchells boatyard, very good.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
You can never guarantee a permenant shot on the wreck!, get there early and put your own in. Never use another boats shot without permission, as when we dive the wreck, the last pair always sends the shot up.
Because of the amount of traffic overhead, always use a delayed SMB for your ascent.
Dived on 29th and had 15mtrs vis, the best for a long time.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
This URL is to The MBDC Webpage, and have some diving videos (Avi files) from a dive on the 25th and some nice pics from the http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/invincible/231/index.htm
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This URL is to The MBDC Webpage, and have some diving videos (Avi files) from a dive on the 25th and some nice pics from the http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/invincible/231/index.htm
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
A new video about the Kyarra is now available for only £12.95 (plus 1.50 p&p) from Colin Froud. It covers the history, cargo and the marine life which inhabits her. A computerised wreck plan facilitates a guided dive around her main features.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Check out the website by Divercol for a wreck plan of the Kyarra, diving pictures and additional information.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Set off at 3am to do this as a first Wreck Dive. We were told that the site had a permanent line to it. Did it have one when we got out there? b'llox did it!! Were we told the correct times for slack? were we 'ck!!. Dissappointed to say the least. What was the attitude from operators? You guessed it! Never mind... Made the most of Pier diving at 3.5m instead.
I'm sure the wreck is great. I'd love to get there and be confident about getting back too.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Just dived it (14 th May) an excellent dive with good viz. Go out with Rich "Titch" Titchener on Sidewinder £12 a dive. There are still portholes if you know here to look. If dived on neaps the tide is bearable after the slack, but on springs it hammers through. Don't go anywhere near it on a Bank Holiday as everyone and their dog will be diving it.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
THIS IS OWNED BY KINGSTON AND ELMBRIDGE BSAC AND ALL FINDS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE RECIEVER OF WRECK
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Diving the Kyarra on the 5th Feb any up to date info on Vis would be gratefully received
Cheers
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
I dived the Kyarra twice last week (20th and 21st Jan 2000), on the first visit there was about 3m vis and on the second there was more but it was pitch dark without a torch.
Graham
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
I agree, there is (or was) a shot of sorts on the wreck on the last 2 occasions I dived it, although it is/was no use outside of Slack as it heads down to meet you at a rate of knots. Current can be pretty grim, but deploying a delayed SMB (from the submerged shot or from the wreck in the current) no problem. I'd like to hear more about the problems Helen and party encountered.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
I have some great video of the Kyarra which will
be soon edited for a 1 hour video, anybody
interested? or maybe you would like your own dive
video shot, if anybodys interested give me a mail
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
I have just dived the Kayarra with a party of 12. We found some Tiles, bottle top's and other assortments. All were situated at the bow just before the boiler
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Had a great dive found a very rare purfume bottle with four feet, also found silver hunter pocket watch about 10 of these came up between the 8 divers on beowolf top dive.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Hope it wasn't your shot!!! Because that would make you the pratt!! (That's 2 t's) When you are told by the skipper that the wreck is permanently bouyed, that's what you expect!! Luckily it ended up with only a few hours recompression for two very experienced trimix divers and not two deaths on your conscience (whoever you are!!!!) At least we left our REAL names!!!!!!
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
No it was not my shot but I know who's it is and
seeing as they are divers themselves if they had
known divers were using it I am sure they would
not have touched it... so it sounds like your
skipper didnt look out for you + you say your
experienced trimix divers, and yet you cant
handle deco on a delayed smb, you sound inexperienced and should practice a bit more
before you take on a 30m MANS DIVE...
in a area renowned for minimal slack time..
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
To my knowledge the wreck is not permanently buoyed, perhaps getting more local knowledge would help, surely if you're experienced trmixers you'd know the people to speak too! what were you using down there? my last dive on it encurred 20 mins at 6mtrs, wothout a problem...suggest you try using the sidewinder next time, Titch is very knowlegable.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Had a great dive there this weekend, only a few other boats there,found a bottle of parfume commpletly intact with a glass stopper plus 2 broken one's,viz good about 5m, afraid poor old teddy's no longer there..
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
I couldn't agree more...with the above
Titch is a cool skipper who's always
willing to share his knowledge.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
there is a shot on the wreck dark orange + browny colour!
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Dived this back in 97', is the teddy bear still on the bottom of the shot? Good dive.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
if you have not seen a diving buddy for a whie you will proberly see him there, as said previosly a pain in the arse to crowded
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
This wreck is very popular but is well worth the visit. It can be a pain in the arse at the 6M stop as every man and his dog wants to be there, best to deploy a delayed smb and come off the wreck if you have the luxury of your own boat. Its a nice easy wreck to do but be aware that you only have a 40 min slack.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
A good site to dive plenty to see but get the timing of the tides right or you will end up five miles away. Beware of fishing line and the odd large hook tangled in the plates, always take a knife. Plenty of marine life, and the engines make this dive. Usually very busy because of the slack water drop in but worth every minute down there.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
roger wagstaff has sold kyarratoo and no longer does trips.
lisa
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Does Kingston Branch own the cargo as well as the wreck? The two are normally seperate.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Apparently Roger is not operating any more but now runs a 'Rib shuttle' to the wreck just to the side of the Pier. If you happen to bump into him at any time, tell him I said hello from Bermuda. Avril (friend of Dell's) By the way, Roger also operates bed and breakfast ish.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Dived 17-18th August by Kingston University. Viz was the best I have experienced with 8m or 20m on either low or high water slack. Perfume bottles, rubber over shoes and champage bottles are still plentiful although we of course respected the point made by David Wilkins of Kingston & Elmbridge BS-AC (Branch 17) and left them all down there.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
The Kyarra is my first wreck dive and an unbelievable
experience, got caught in a 5 knot current, not advisable
as buddy ripped gloves trying to keep us on the shot line.
I can't wait to dive it again!!!!
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Sidewinder's skipper is also a BSAC and PADI instructor. You can't go wrong.
Good diving
John
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
The Kyarra makes an excellent Night Dive. With plentiful life.
Many a delicious Lobster have been enjoyed by Colin & Trev
If David Wilkins wants the Lobster shell drop us a line.
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
Mr Wilkins better hire some Rebreathers and full time security guards who enjoy serious deco - not everyone is as honest as he would hope. How does one get permission to remove artifacts ?? (before someone else does)
The biggest damn conger eel I have ever set eyes on lurks somewhere round this wreck - it was seen through a porthole and I thought I would never see it's tail.
Might I suggest an alternative to Mad Dog Wagstaffe? The boat "Sidewinder" run by a gentleman called Titch is an excellent alternative. As well as the friendly, reliable service, Titch also operates a great B&B in his house - the perfect diving weekend. Titch's number is 09129 427 064 or 0370 478 771. Tell him Lionel and Pat sent you. Have a great time on my favourite wreck and stay safe.
Regards, Lionel Bray
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Posted on : February 23, 2007
This wreck was found by members of Kingston & Elmbridge BS-AC (Branch 17), and is jointly owned by the branch and a number of its members. Removal of artifacts without permission is forbidden.
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