Wookey Hole terminal sump 2020

The summer of 2020 presented me with another opportunity to carry out a deep dive at Wookey Hole. Whilst everything didn't go to plan I was still able to capture some video footage on my Paralenz camera. I've put this together with a narration of the dive so that others can see what this bit of cave is like.

[@Fraser3005]

You are an absolute legend mate! I wish they would teach in schools how British ingenuity and the mastery of risk can lead to feats as incredible as yours that straddle the limit of human ability! And the fact we're still exploring the mother cave of cave diving, Wookey Hole, is amazing in itself. Here's to exploration and hopefully a chamber 26!!! 😁👍👊

[@markburroughs3261]

I was at wookey today. From Canada. Just amazing. No diving just touring.

[@diverjim2069]

Hi Chris really liked the informative overview of the dive within the voiceover work you do, helps to give the viewer a better understanding of what the dive involves 👍🏻🙂

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Thanks. The narration ended up being a good way to take some otherwise relatively dull footage and make something of it. I think I'll use this approach again.

[@diverjim2069]

@@ChrisJewellCaveDiver ahh yes please do 😬

[@ardcapture3D]

I second that!

[@gonzo3915]

How does Chris not have lots more Subs? Caving and the Diving involved are super complex, it really takes a certain type of person to live in the moment and make correct decisions under the most pressure literal and mental is incredible. I have huge respect for these lads.

[@robparkes8516]

Absolutely amazing! I've only recently discovered that I am an armchair caver at heart (at 49), and you are an inspiration Chris. God be with you on all of your future explorations 🙂👍

[@benwant8544]

A boulder choke in a dry cave is fine, doesn't bother me, I go through them all the time. But 70m under water with full diving kit on and 2.5 hours into the dive? Mental

[@mattduke248]

Thanks so much for sharing and explaining the dive. Very impressive stuff, glad it worked out!

[@daveturton1784]

Thanks Chris very interesting, good to hear your thoughts.

[@realvisiondrone]

You had some harsh moments coming out through that restriction. I'm glad that you were able to finish your dive sound and healthy. Thanks for sharing

[@waingro485]

Nice video, glad you managed to get out ok. Id imagine a lot of anxiety mustve kicked in when your breathing became abnormal so far in!

[@ChantelStays]

Just watched the rescue....brilliant what you did to join in on the rescue mission. 💕

[@speleokeir]

Nice video Chris, really enjoyed the informative voice-over. Makes a nice change from Rick (who I have the odd beer with) who as I'm sure you know can be a bit minimalistic when describing his dives! The silt section reminds me a bit of the first few sumps in P8 (though obviously far deeper) which as a non-diver I've been through as far as sump 4 in drought years.

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the nice feedback

[@bobevans4040]

Greatest respect to you, I have done a small amount of cave diving in the past but nothing like this.

[@BennyH11]

Absolutely exhilarating

[@juicydash4790]

Thanks for sharing, respect

[@Chris3141592]

NIcely explained and excellent footage too :-)

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Many thanks!

[@mavenmavenpest1750]

Much better with voiceover instead of music 👍 thank you and great work

[@timcutter9489]

Thanks for sharing, really informative. Some more narrated videos would be nice.

[@speleopillo]

Bello.

[@user-wk8xm8qz7x]

Astonishing! Just being curious about what rebreather did you use? Homebuilt?

[@SamanthaCoolBeans]

Fascinating... can we have more videos like this one?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

yes absolutely. Just need to be allowed out to make them. Looking forward to better times and better weather.

[@jamescrocker1859]

Thanks Chris, brilliant video. Really like the narrated format. What was your runtime for this dive?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

In total I was underwater for almost 5 hours including the return back through one more sump after clearing deco in this section

[@sebastianmaguire206]

Great video. Fascinated by Wookey chambers and Swildon's 12th sump. Any gut feelings if/when Wookey 26 will ever be reached without some massive advance in tech/deco or if Swildons 12 will ever be passed?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Good question... I'd say never underestimate the ingenuity of cavers!

[@kris4733]

There is a lot to learn from “almost accidents”. If you don’t mind, could you go into further detail on this situation and what you have taken away from it.

[@MotownShaker]

Digging your way through a cave with your tanks disconnected. fair play

[@lukebrock8981]

Thanks for sharing :) A bit of topic, what shears are you using? I've been struggling to find some I like with a holder.

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Hi Luke, they are shears from RS but the holder does not come with them. That holder is just an old knife holder that I modified.

[@imbertphilippe9316]

Nice job, how do you manage the bottle with the double regulator ? Alim rebreather and bail out ?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

Yes one bottle has a y valve so it’s bailout and rebreather diluent

[@TheKruxed]

Would be great to just see the whole video

[@waingro485]

Is the boulder choke you pass through just before you turn back the same one as where your 2018 final sump video ends?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

yes that's correct, it is.

[@syzygy2043]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the PVC pipe strapped to your backup tank/cylinder for?

[@ChrisJewellCaveDiver]

This is a silt screw which is used to secure the dive line when there isn’t a suitable alternative. Push the pipe into sand or gravel to make a secure belay. This pipe is larger than normal for a really secure placement in a section when the line usually breaks

[@syzygy2043]

@@ChrisJewellCaveDiver a simple solution, very interesting!

[@BennyH11]

How do I get into this sport?

[@doubleseven1078]

WHY is the risk of this cave worth it?

[@cherrytraveller5915]

If you have to ask then you will never figure out the answer

[@darkuma1692]

This made me nervous..glad you made it dude but if its that tight dont bother with a route, find another...

[@lhaviland8602]

ytho