You asked for it and we delivered! Vobster Quay is very proud to announce the installation of the very latest addition to our great range of onsite facilities - the world's first underwater loo!

We know there's nothing worse than getting 'caught short' on a dive - an experience that can dampen the spirits (not to mention undersuits) of even the hardiest of diver. To take the pressure of submerged bladders, we've installed a handy habitat with full ensuite facilities right where you need them - underwater! Next time you feel nature calling, just pop across to the Sea King and follow the up line to instant relief :-)

This very exciting new facility is only the beginning. Later this year we plan to install a burger van next to the Jacquin serving a full range of tasty treats. Deco burger at 18m, anyone? We can hardly wait :-)

It's been a while, so here is the 'post beast' outlook.

First, the easy bit - it is just over 6 degrees throughout the lake, at all depths. Take a degree off if you wear a Suunto.

Second, viz - it was poor in the shallows last weekend (premature mussel spawning), but has cleared up a bit today. Viz at depth good - length of jacquin, width of crushing works, that kind of thing.

Viz at 34m in excess of 10m - wall clearly visible from shot. Poss under 6 degrees here.

Warmer days and nights will increase this, reckon reaching 7 degrees around Easter. Will keep an eye on the mussels for you.

Cheers, Tim

We missed a week last week, with the photogrammetry progress, so this week will be a double helping. Here's an view of all the sections together, something you just cannot see underwater. Very cool, thanks Marcus and Simon. Cheers, Tim

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There is at least one staff in, so we are manned. Check advice on driving on your route. Local roads have around 4cm snow at present, driving OK if you respect the conditions.

Off to clear ramp!

Cheers, Tim

Hearty congratulations to all those who made it on the 2018 VQ Voyage to the Sound of Mull: (in no particular order) Martin Peter, Duncan Roy, Derek Deighton, Godfrey Priest, Adam Harper, Darren Harper, Stu Allen, Antonia Norton and Colin Stratton).

Very special thanks to Bob Anderson and the crew of The MV Halton, who put on a well thought out, safe and wonderfully enjoyable charter.

Without their invaluable help, none of the spectacular diving we have all experienced over the last week would have been possible. We saw wrecked steam ships, deep scenic walls and sunken flying boats, surrounded always by the magical scenery of the west coat of Scotland.

If you're feeling blue that you missed out, free blue no longer; we're going back March 2019. Call now for booking info and end up grinning like these hip cats. All the best, Hugo

Another dive, another test for the Fourth Element X Core. This time, 74m, 66 min in 6.8 degrees C water. Additional spice supplied by suit inflate cylinder emptying and replaced by suit inflation with some Helium in, plus wet gloves. The full run down of the undersuit is Fourth Element Xerotherm, Arctic Expedition and X core, wrapped up in an Otter Britannic 2. Genuinely high performance and not a battery in sight. #theresnosuchthingasacolddive Cheers, Tim Clements

Most sizes back in stock now - call to order!

Washability - excellent - the grey Xerotherm here has been with me for 16 years and does double duty as caving undersuit, so gets abuse and washing but still works fine.

Our very popular Autumn swim highlight is back! The spectacular and immensely enjoyable Tribal Glow Swim will take place on Tuesday 25th September 2018 and is sure to be another sell-out event!

With the course lit by the giant illuminated markers and a full moon to light your way, it promises to be a unique way to enjoy an evening swim! A spectacular night, this is a unique, stimulating and visually stunning open water swim experience that you'll never forget. Tickets for this superb event always sell out quickly so don't delay - book today!

For more information - and booking link - visit the TRIbal website at [WEBLINK]