Divefest - or should it be DryFest

Bit late in posting a quick update on Divefest but after three hectic weeks I'm only now back in front of a computer (must take laptop next time).

For those who remember, Divefest was the first of its kind festival into the UK bringing diving and entertainment in one event.

Thanks to the British weather (great the weekends before and after but blowing a hoolie on the weekend of Divefest) we had to brave strong winds and bad weather at Pentewan Sands near Mevagissey, Cornwall.

As a result we didn't even manage to get in the water. Well technically not true.

Instead, the Aquasport lot donned our drysuits and headed to the beach for a game of cricket.



And when the ball was smashed into the sea we all decided on a bit of body surfing in the crashing waves, made all the easier with a buoyant drysuit. As soon as I can find the pics I'll post them.

The lack of diving led someone to suggest it should have been called DryFest, but knowing we couldn't dive we enjoyed a fair few beers and a barbecue as well.

Despite the lack of diving, we still had a fantastic time and can't wait to do it next year.

Apparently Monty Halls managed to get a bit of depth but the poor weather and churning seas (Force 8 Gale at one point apparently) knocked the viz down to about 2m and sent the marine life scurrying for shelter.

Read here for a full review.