Blue lagoon, March 2013

Hi All.
I've been asked to post a brief report on this mornings dive site. For those that don't know, Milton Keynes Sac are fortunate to have access to their own lake which they encourage other clubs to use for a small fee of £5 per diver.

The lake is quite large and about 18mts at it's deepest. Situated in Bletchley blue lagoon nature reserve,access is through a private gate and parking is on the water front. Under water attractions include the usual stuff, a couple of boats and cars ,a mini bus, small plane as well as a few other odds and sods.Other features are a few submerged trees which seemed quite eerie and a steep muddy cliff face.

There is also a 10mt training platform. Though i did not see any i'm told there are plenty of fish in the lake as well as lots signal crayfish which divers can take if they so wish.

Though cold, 3 degrees our dive was uneventful but served as useful shake down dive. Vis about 7mts. There were two members of MK and they they kindly offered to guide us around the lake. Ben, myself in one pair with Alex T and Simon in another. I don't get over enthusiastic about inland sites but for basic training and equipment testing ect the Blue lagoon is ideal. No crowds, 45min drive and a reasonable depth .
Mk sac use the lake on sundays between 1030 and 1330 (1530 if pre arranged) and also wednesday evenings from april onwards. They seem a friendly bunch and have invited us back any time. Any one wishing to visit the lake either see me or contact Graham Nash the DO, details can be found on their website. Remember though there are no filling or food facilities but this isn't a problem if your organised.

Regrds Gary