Our own dive lake -
EIGHT ACRE LAKE, Mires Lane, North Cave, East Yorkshire HU15 2QP
Contact - Mike on (01430) 423311 site phone or 07976106575 mobile
OPENING HOURS
Daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm - last dive 4.00pm (winter hours)
£10 per day (membership registration is £5 which lasts for 2 years)
Non members £15 per visit
Thursdays late evening - Until next Spring our pool sessions are held on Thursday evenings, consequently the lake will not be open after 5.00pm.
DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE EGYPT TRIP BOOKINGS THE SITE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE 4TH MARCH TO THE 13TH MARCH INCLUSIVE
Temperature as of 11th Jan 2010 -
2 degrees C with fantastic visiblity
Ice covering of 70mm thawing fast
Conducted ice diving this weekend
The schedule of improvement is to -
- Reduce Bank erosion by protecting the banks - 80% complete
- Remove the silt - ongoing ... and examine the possiblity of increasing the depth from the existing 14.5 meters to 22 meters - long term project
- construct a major filtration system - major earthworks complete and filtration trenches in use
- WANTED - fresh water Mussels and Oysters to aid filtration. We also want to build an airlift so if anyone can help with obtaining hoses and or a road compressor please let me know.
- establish a formal training area with 3 meter and 6 meter platforms - completed
- introduce new underwater attractions - ongoing ... the Puma is in position on top of a container.
The Puma is in position on top of a container
We have a Koi Carp that has taken residence in the Puma. Any ideas for a name?
good viz on the 21st April 09
Tagallia and another new boat for you to find
Saturday 16th Feb 08 ... "The Pipe", with the help of Dave and Geoff, was repaired and put back in situ ... looking great !
approx 5` 6" in dia and very long ... makes a great swim through.
Although really good at the moment, our primary objective is to improve the visibility.