Small Isles

June 6, 2025/Simon Read

Small Isles

Bob and Helen Gaelic Rose crew) were joined by 7 TSAC divers (Jen, Rchard S, Debbie, Richard H, Phil M, Phil B, Ian F) for a trip out to dive the Small Isles.

Bob
Helen

After arrival and an overnight stay at Lochaline, they headed out of the Sound of Mull after the threat of heavy winds, which threatened to ruin the whole weekends diving, had subsided.

In total eight dives were completed by the team;

  • Fr Eigg, Sa Muck
  • Su Tobermory
  • 2 x walls on E of Muck
  • Wall on E of Eigg
  • Bo Fascadale
  • Calve Island
  • Pennygown quarry
  • Hispania

Whilst getting out to the islands after the earlier forecast of strong winds wouldn’t necessarily be classed as a highlight, it must rate near the top as at one point we were going nowhere fast.

Highlights of the trip included

  • Prolific jewel anemones at Muck and the plunging wall dives for which the area is renown.
  • Getting out to the islands after earlier forecast of strong winds.
  • Superpod of dolphins (1000? animals in a 1mile radius round the boat).
  • The scenery.
  • The craic

Lowlight: unseasonably cold above water – water and air both c10C; heavy rain all the way home (c7 hours)

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Simon Read

Simon Read

I have always loved the sea and diving gives me that little bit of extra special interaction. I love diving anywhere and always find sites interesting and an exhilarating activity, constantly enhancing and improving my skills and knowledge. My favourite diving has to be around the British Isles and in particular St Abbs. It has everything, the sea life, the socialising, the history and the thrill. TSAC has opened up many areas and opportunities for me and hopefully will continue to do so in the future. Here’s to the next adventure.