The Dive That Never Happened - 18/03/2016

As we often say, "if you didn't get photograph it never happened", but there are other proofs.

Jester's 199th dive at Conger Alley was memorable without any photographs. I had left my camera at home and Jester's GoPro decided to shut up shop just when things kicked off.

It started well enough - bloody Henry, catshark, firework anemone - then we weren't alone.

Now Jester keeps a reasonable distance underwater - for sake of argument about two metres. However, after Beryl's first pass I felt like I was diving up the aisle arm and arm with my buddy. Jester was like a limpit. Not surprising, everyone's first date with Beryl the Seal is a little fraught.

Of course, with no photographs, it never happened....