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On the 28th June 2019, 13 members of The Queen’s Own Yeomanry (QOY) and 2 external instructors deployed to Bugibba,
Malta for a 10-day Sub-Aqua Diving expedition. The QOY personnel had a variety
sions at the Dive Deep Blue diving centre. Over the subsequent five days, the group successfully completed all theory lessons and a written test, as well as progressing their diving to 20m at dif-
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of experience and abilities, rang- ing from complete beginners to highly qualified divers.
By Wednesday
3rd July, all six were qualified BSAC Ocean Divers!
ferent locations in the Mediterranean Sea. By Wednesday 3rd July, all six were qualified BSAC Ocean Divers!
The second group all held prior diving qualifications and were diving under military instructors Capt Boyes and Sgt Lehman, throughout the trip. Lt
On arrival in Malta, an RSOI and acclimatisation package was
conducted, including mandatory
briefs and medical training. Diving commenced on Saturday the 29th June, split into two groups. 2Lt Raquet, WO2 Rigby, Sgt Cribben, Tpr Barton and Tpr Loble made up the beginner group who began their training with theory and pool ses-
Oakeley (Exped Leader), Lt Bartie and 2Lt Price completed theory lessons, practical sessions and a test to complete their BSAC Sports Diver qualification, allowing them to dive to a greater depth of 35m. Cpl Clowes and Cpl Dove made
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