It was almost dusk on one of those perfect days in late Summer. Krabmann, our host, eased his bulk out of the sturdy Planters chair and set about freshening our drinks, pausing occasionally to listen to the muffled sounds of… Read More ›
cave diving
“Hazardous And Arduous Service” – Part 2
X-Craft Developed by the Royal Navy, in 1942 during WWII, as a more potent undersea weapon than the ‘Chariots’, the X-craft were midget submarines manned by a crew of four – one of whom was the designated diver. Embodying… Read More ›
Is It Dark In There? By Steve Lewis
Reviewing a book is made so much easier when the reviewer has, at the very least, a smidgeon of insider knowledge regarding the topic. Regrettably, pride often stands in the way when it comes to confessing one’s ignorance. Which is… Read More ›
Rules to Live By
I wrote the following to our daughter on the occasion of her 21st Birthday …. ————— The years have gone by so quickly since you were born, and in that time, I have been remiss in advising, counselling and guiding… Read More ›
For Whom The Bell Tolls
In 1799, HMS Lutine, a British frigate carrying 1,000 bars of gold and 500 bars of silver insured for £900,000 ( at least £80 million at today’s value) sank in a storm in just 40 feet of water within sight… Read More ›
Off Gassing Podcast – David Strike Interview
Having thoroughly enjoyed listening to Nick Ramsay Hogle’s series of, “Off Gassing Scuba Podcasts”, it was both an honour and an absolute pleasure to spend time chatting with Nick about all things diving. Hopefully, you enjoy listening to my sometimes… Read More ›