Snorkelling trip report - Orkney

[Toblerone]

I had a lady come up on holiday a few weeks ago. She'd seen our site whilst researching Orkney for her trip and she got in touch and asked if she could come out with us. I took a day off, drove her to a few Orkney snorkelling locations and made a page and a video which I hope you enjoy:

http://underwaterorkney.co.uk/snorkelling/kays-orkney-adventure/

[IainC]

Nice to see someone taking such a delight in the shallows, and not a bit of rust in sight!

[HU1 Diver]

Probably the best snorkelling website around: http://underwaterorkney.co.uk/ and now expanded with new features and articles.

[Toblerone]

Nice to see someone taking such a delight in the shallows, and not a bit of rust in sight!

Since I redesigned the site, there's been a tiny chunk of the Reginald (Built 1878 Glasgow, sunk 15.03.1915) in the header graphic :) There's a pontoon moored next to it with some amazing marine life clinging to its sides and bottom and fulmars nest on the wreck in the spring and summer. Here's a (crappy) pic of DMFs, mussels etc. with the ship's (surprisingly un-fouled) plating behind it.

http://underwaterorkney.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/hydroids-and-sponges/ap8140191.jpg

[Toblerone]

Probably the best snorkelling website around: http://underwaterorkney.co.uk/ and now expanded with new features and articles.

Cheers HU1! (makes a note to slip you that fiver later!) :)

[trac]

Hi, I am a newbie and have a great interest in snorkeling and I love Scotland too. Is it more private trips you organize or is there a company?

[AndyOz]

Nice article. The true use of the dive knife revealed, field expiediant equipment modification! Lets hope the Lady gets some dives in Pembrokeshire.

[Toblerone]

Hi, I am a newbie and have a great interest in snorkeling and I love Scotland too. Is it more private trips you organize or is there a company?

Hi Trac. There is a company - Scapa Scuba - that will cater for you. They'll hire you all the kit and you can either go out yourself or tag along with one of their 'try-a'dive' diving expeditions - they'll assign someone experienced to look after you. Alternatively you can come out with us. We're self employed writers/webdesigners so, if the sun's shining, the odds are we'll be in the ocean.

[Toblerone]

Nice article. The true use of the dive knife revealed, field expiediant equipment modification! Lets hope the Lady gets some dives in Pembrokeshire.

Hi Andy. The main reason for the knife (and I carry two) is fishing line which is alarmingly prevalant at some of my fave sites - especially the Churchill Barriers. Of course there is the walt/rambo angle too :) Kay hardly ever gets over to Pembrokeshire, which is a shame, but she's coming up again this summer for some more adventures.