List a short summary of the main Expedition objectives.
Continuation of exploration beyond Sump 4 in active river gallery. Also map and explore further the dry passages leading off from Air Chamber after Sump 2, 'Tipperary'. Radio locate Tipperary and establish communication to outside from Tipperary, as proving exercise for potential future incidents within the extreme limits of the cave.Please explain the aspects of the trip which make it eligible for Ghar Parau funding.
GPF have previously funded this cave diving expedition. The funding will alleviate some of the significant financial costs required for transporting the specialist equipment to site.Give a more detailed account of the purpose of the trip, including any particular known caves you intend to visit, specific areas where you will explore for new cave, and scientific experiments you will attempt.
There are 3 major objectives for the expedition:-Give details of any previous work in this area by your own and other teams. Include references to reports and articles published on the area, and the names of any local cavers or academics with whom you have discussed the Expedition.
Expeditions to explore Pozo Azul have been carried out since 2001. Additionally other sites in the area; Barbancho, Pozo la Torca, Aguanal, have also been explored and mapped in collaboration with Spanish colleagues.Travel plans: |
# from UK: | 5 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from UK: | £2,730 | Fuel from N.England to N. Spain - 1200miles each way - £440 return Ferry/Tunnel to France - £160 return Tolls France/Spain £250 return Fuel whilst in Spain £60 above costs per vehicle, 3 OFF vehicles from UK |
# from outside UK: | 11 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from outside UK: | £1,990 | 1 person driving from Holland, similar costs to UK above £750 Multiple persons driving from within Spain, Malaga, 500miles £240 (2 vehicles) Andorra, 400 miles £160 Barcelona, 400miles £160 (2 vehicles) Asturias. 170miles £70 (4 vehicles) |
Travel total: | £4,720 | Travel p.p. from UK: | £546 |
Travel p.p. from outside UK: | £180 |
Total: | £1,500 | Comments: |
Subsistence p.p.: | £94 | There will be camping and the use of a locally rented house for accomodation. House £8 pppn = £720 Camping £5 pppn = £300 incl elec. Communal cooking £3 pppd = £480 |
Total: | £100 | Comments: |
Gear p.p.: | £6 | Fuel for compressors - £100 |
Total: | £200 | Comments: |
Special 1 p.p.: | £13 | Rental of 2 Oxygen Cylinder - £100 each |
Total: | £160 | Comments: |
Special 2 p.p.: | £10 | Sofnolime for rebreathers - £ 80 (2 x20kg tubs) |
Exped Total: | £6,680 | Exped cost p.p. travelling from UK: | £668 |
Exped cost p.p. travelling from outside UK: | £302 | ||
Mean Exped cost per person: | £417 |
Total: | £0 | Comments: |
None |
Total shortfall: | £6,680 | Mean shortfall per person: | £417 |
Please give the names, addresses and phone numbers of two suitably qualified people whom the Committee can contact. You should ensure that they are aware of the objectives of your trip, and that you have their permission for the Committee to contact them.
Reason: Known personally and familiar with history and exploration of Pozo Azul
Reason: Known personally and familiar with history and exploration of Pozo Azul