Some-one, can't say who, thought it not a challenge enough to do their dive course in sunny warm summer in SA. Noooo, why not do it when a cold front hits Gauteng in the middle of the winter, that is more of a challenge !
Well, the water turned out impressively cold, but that did not bother Annemie, Sandy and Francois (although I did shed a tear or two under the water...therefore the mask clear exercises). We hit 14 degrees, with the bottom temp at the aircraft 13 degrees. Good for a dry suit dive, not good for Francois in his 3mm surf wetsuit.
Surprisingly enough, all pitched on Sunday to complete the last 2 dives, and not only completed but came out tops with perfect bouancy during the safety stop test time.
Sandy was like a fish in the water (ice water). When I looked at the photos I realised one thing though, she never actually breathed, strange.. look, not on one single photo is she blowing bubbles. Now that is a first, either she can hold her breath for 35 minutes, or ...well I just don't know. (Don't know why I bothered refilling her cylinder !)
Francois was a natural, he was enjoying himself, that is regardless the fact that he was wearing a skimpy surf wetsuit from his times in the Cape. Well if you are willing to face Cape surf with this wetsuit you might as well dive with it in the middle of the winter in Gauteng?
Enjoy your diving !
Oh before I forget, check out Lourens's profile, look and learn.. perfect.
