Stingray is a 33' Lochin privately owned by a consortium of divers, several of whom are members of TWSAC.
The Stingray crew run their own prgramme of diving throughout the year ranging from day trips out of Newhaven, to longer trips further afield. The Isle of Wight, Lymington and Littlehampton being some of the more recent trips.
Stingray has an internal cabin with bunks offering overnight accomodation for up to 5 divers. Also equipped with onboard toilet facilites and a galley (one of the crew is a trained chef).
Stingray aims to offer the full hard boat diving experience.
Whilst they are not a club affiliated boat, the Stingray crew are always happy to welcome aboard members of TWSAC who wish to join them for a dive.
The Mistress is a 30ft Offshore 105, built to D.O.T. specification and conforming to Marine Safety Agency requirements, she is licensed to carry 12 passengers + 2 crew up to 60 miles from any safe haven. Powered by her Volvo diesel engine, producing 330hp, gives a boat cruising speed of around 11 knots and a top boat speed of around 15knots.
The skipper of The Mistress is Ray Leriche who has been navigating the waters around Newhaven and the south coast for 20 years in both fair and foul weather. He is ably assisted by first mate and long-suffering wife Jane.
Both Ray and Jane have had close links with TWSAC for many years and are always happy to welcome our divers on board
Tunbridge Wells Sub-Aqua Club - Run by Divers for Divers
Club diving mainly takes place on our inboard diesel engined 8m Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.), moored in Newhaven.
The Stingray crew run their own prgramme of diving throughout the year ranging from day trips out of Newhaven, to longer trips further afield. The Isle of Wight, Lymington and Littlehampton being some of the more recent trips.
The skipper of The Mistress is Ray Leriche who has been navigating the waters around Newhaven and the south coast for 20 years in both fair and foul weather. He is ably assisted by first mate and long-suffering wife Jane.
