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Kraken to launch 'Unknown Deep' Rum this October
Kraken UK are collaborating with competitive freediver Beci Ryan, because the drinks company has announced that it is opening its first underwater āDive Thru'.
Beci Ryan has been tasked to freedive the depths of the National Diving & Activity Centre in Chepstow, to salvage bottles from a treasure chest full of 'Unknown Deep' rum.
Project AWARE
There is an additional twist to this product launchāProject AWARE has teamed up with Kraken UK, and that's good news. The ocean conservation charity that encourages scuba divers to litter pick underwater and remove marine trash, has confirmed that a Ā£1 from the sale of every bottle of 'Unknown Deep' will be donated to Project AWARE. Whilst this is a new initiative, it is not a new concept. Over the years, Project AWARE has teamed up with various non-diving partners to help raise funds and awareness about marine debris.
Distinctive Bottle
Alcoholic drinks bottles tend to fall into two camps. There is the straightforward, plain bottle. A practical ordinary vessel that holds the liquid, and does not excite or thrill you. Then there is the limited edition, exclusive, collectible bottle that catches your eye because it is so attractive. Some bottles are modern and funky, and some take their inspiration from historic flasks.
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A freediver went to sea sea seaā
To see what she could see see seeā
But all that she could see see see was bottles of rum in the deep blue ... quarry
Diving Then and Now: The Wookey Hole CavesāBirthplace of Cave Diving
The beginnings of cave diving can be traced to the Wookey Hole Caves in England. And 85 years later, divers like Matt Jevon are still doing their part to discover this cavernās full potential.
King Henry VIIIās flagship to get COVID-19 emergency funding
On 18 March 2020, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard issued the following tweet. "It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close all of the sites of The National Museum of the Royal Navy. This is a difficult decision but we've done so with the wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and visitors in mind." Director General Dominic Tweddie
Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England stated "Our historic places bring us together. It is vital that they survive intact. Our emergency grants are providing a much-needed safety net to organisations and businesses that are helping to save our most precious heritage.ā
The grant from Historic England is very timely and much appreciated. Mary Rose Trust
Cromhall Quarry will not reopen
Cromhall is a former limestone quarry that naturally flooded when works ceased. It was used for entry-level and rescue training because the slightly undulating rock bottom has an ideal training depth of 17 mt / 55.7 ft. Cromhall is also a 'Site of Special Scientific Interest' (SSSI) because it is home to the protected Great Crested Newt.
Weymouth charter boat industry on the brink of collapse
Berthing Fees Issue
It is standard operating practice for harbours to charge harbour dues and mooring fees. The monies raised are used to cover the cost of managing and looking after the infrastructure of the harbour.
Simply Scuba Goes Into Administration
In the mid 90's Gerrard Dennis attended a DEMA seminar where it was stated the future of diving was online. Shortly afterwards in 1995 Dennis founded 'Simply Scuba'. Simply Scuba was either the first, or one of the very first internet-based scuba equipment retail businesses in the UK.
When Simply Scuba was launched in 1995, its original logo featured a shark wearing sun glasses
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Kyarra Wreck Turns 100 Years Old
āCrikey,ā I thought, āone hundred years ago today that German U-boat was awfully close to the English coast.ā I suddenly felt a bit vulnerable. World War I happened right hereājust off the peaceful Dorset shore, not in some far-off French trench. A century ago today, I could well be on a sinking ship. Or dead.
Devon Reef Ball Project Wins Funding
Currently there are two projects in place on the English south coast to create an artificial reef.
The first project is located in Dorset and was conceived in 1997 by Tina Thomas of Portland Oceaneering. She put marked effort into the possibility of the Weymouth and Portland area having its very own 'Wreck To Reef'.
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EUROTEK.2016 Dates Announced
"On behalf of Leigh Bishop, Mark Dixon and myself, I am delighted to confirm that EUROTEK will be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October 2016", stated Roz Lunn. "As ever we are holding EUROTEK at The ICC.
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