Narvik October 2009

CPA are going to Narvik, Norway in October 4th to 10th 2009

October 2009 sees CPA venturing north – way up north to the arctic circle, to dive one of the worlds most prolific wreck sites, Narvik in Norway.

Narvik is world renown for its variety of second world war wrecks – and the site of a British navy success in daring raids that saw the loss of over 25 destroyers and cargo ships in two days of fighting in April 1940.

Would you like to come along too? There are just four places remaining on this trip – so please check with David Jerram early for availability.

The Dive Boat:
We will be using the MS Galten for our week as a liveaboard and diving platform. This boat is based at Narvick and has received excellent reports from other dive clubs that have used the Galten and experienced her skippers hospitality..

The Diving:
The week starts with a guided tour at the Narvik war museum. During the week we will be diving on aircraft and ship wrecks from World War II. All the wrecks are in the Narvik area - so no long boat rides out to sea…

Interested? Please let us know as quickly as possible!

If you are interested in coming with us to the Red Sea in 2008 or have any questions please contact David Jerram at: do@cpanet.co.uk or come along to the club on any Tuesday night.

Requirement:
Diving will be suitable for all SAA ‘club divers’ with 30 dives and a good attitude to being dived up in time for the trip. Depths during the week will vary from 15-29 meters. Maximum depth is 33 metres, so most sites are perfect for nitrox and photography.

Diving package:
The diving package provides 10 boat dives, air, a guide, six night’s accommodation on board M/S Galten, transfer to and the airport, and entrance and visit the Narvik war museum.
Price: only 4950 NOK – currently £481.64

Facts:

Bring sleeping bag / bed linen, covers and pillow are provided.

Self catering with complete kitchen onboard.

We can order breakfast, lunch and dinner for 1500 nok per person (£147.00 each).

Electricity at 220 volt, 24h a day to charge lamps, cameras, laptops and mobiles.

We have nitrox onboard, 0.15 NOK per litre (1p).

We fill 200/300 bar cylinders

Time to get to the wrecks is approximately 20 - 45mins.

We always buoy the wrecks so that we can have a good Ascent/Decent line.

Two fridges and two freezers

Tv/video ( both in the front and in the back of the boat),

Shower, toilet,

Stereo/ cd, playstation 2, dvd,

Dishwasher, washing machine, drying cabinet

Sauna with room for six persons.

Dive Equipment
The water is cold, so dry suits only, appropriate gloves, hoods, undersuits etc.
Environmentally sealed 1st stages are recommended.
You can rent equipment from the skipper, but we are also considering taking a van and driver up to Narvik with all your own equipment. This is still being considered and will save us on the cost of excess baggage and kit rental.

Not included:

Flights to/from Narvik via Oslo – (Approximately £200)

Equipment rental

Nitrox at 1p per litre

Soft drinks, alcohol (booze is very expensive in Norway)

Travel insurance

Share of the cost of van hire and expenses if we decide to use this method to get equipment to Narvik.

A good trip report from some experienced divers (its very humorous too) can be read here:
http://teamfoxturd.blogspot.com/2008/08/tfts-nuts-deep-in-rust-narvik-tour-2008.html

A trip organiser, images and boat details can be found here:
http://www.xoholidays.com/htm/trips/t105/t105_index.htm

The diving weeks are planned so you arrive on Sunday 4th October, dive Monday through Friday - and you leave on Saturday 10th October.

With just 4 spaces remaining you are encouraged to contact David Jerram to reserve your place.

A £200 deposit is required immediately and group flights will be booked in January / February 2009. After this time individuals booking later will need to arrange their own flights.