For underwater photographers, the bow makes for a fantastic photo opportunity!
The wooden wheel house of the Jacquin can be entered via a hole in the roof...
Two shot lines are tied off on the Jacquin - one on the bow and another on the stern...
What diving trip would be complete without the obligatory dive on a sunken ship wreck! Whilst we can't promise you'll find sunken treasure within her hold, we're sure you'll find a dive on the Jacquin II to be an exhilerating experience!
Lying in just 20m of water with the top of the wreck at 17m, the Jacquin II is a 15m long wooden cabin cruiser that provides a perfect introduction to wreck diving for less experienced divers. The wreck offers a number of features worth investigating including the wheel house area which can be accessed via a hole in the roof. By dropping down through the roof, you can explore the wreck's innards in safety.
a short surface swim out from the quayside, the Jacquin II makes a perfect first dive of the day for those who want to stay within the 18m depth range. Lying just a short distance from the Wheelhouse, divers can visit both attractions in a single dive with ease. Once you hit your minimum air limit, make a leisurely ascent back to the quayside by heading due south...
The wreck has two shot lines tied off onto hand rails on the bow and stern, allowing easy ascent and descent for those still finding their way around the quarry.
SAFETY FIRST: Although the Jacquin can be penetrated beyond the wheel house, we strongly recommend that divers do not attempt to do so. Be safe - look but do not enter.
GREAT VIZ AND STRONG SUNLIGHT
Great viz and strong sunlight transforms the shallows at Vobster Quay. Stunning rays of light cut through the water creating beautiful dappling effects and stunning silhouettes.Shot yesterday with Vobster regular Kenni Purrdy-Artcat Maidment on modelling duties, this photo from pro photographer Jason Brown really shows off how beautiful the lake... [more]POSTED: 24th May 2013
AQUASPHERE NOW IN STOCK
Broken your googles, forgotten your trunks, water in your ears, or need a warmer head?We now have open water swimming googles, hats, clips and shorts in stock at Vobster for your every swimming need. We have a small range of tri suits in stock for the beginners, and hope... [more]POSTED: 24th May 2013
Some footage from Emma Farrell this weekend, showing the free divers in action. Great action shoots, well done.
POSTED: 20th May 2013
Things have certainly moved on in the last 40 years but it's good to see that even in the mid-1970s, Vobster Quay was still a popular place to train divers! Thanks to Neil Withers for sharing this fabulous photo...
POSTED: 18th May 2013
Good luck to all the triathletes training at Vobster and heading North for the Llanberis 'Slateman' this weekend.
