Return to Aquamole - The Film

[Caver Keith]

Thinking of Hanging Up Your Fins? Never Say, "Never Again."​

The film of Geoff Yeadon's return to cave diving 26 years after he last donned on his fins is now within a cat's whisker of being finished, and I have to admit I am quite pleased with the result. It's very different to anything I've done before.

Putting it together has been a daunting task. During the weekend 8 photographers and videographers took a total of 721 photos or video clips, amounting to 251GB of files, all of which had to be sorted and sifted.

There is just one short interview to be recorded and then it's complete. I'm hoping to premiere it to members of Dudley Caving Club at our next meeting.

Here's a few stills from the film.

Mark Burkey and Geoff Yeadon talking about the discovery of Aquamole Aven.

West Kingsdale. Underground passages related to surface features.

Geoff preparing to dive the 168m sump that in 1974 he was the first person to pass.

Geoff emerging into Frakes' Passage.

 

[Caver Keith]

The film of Geoff Yeadon's return to cave diving is, I'm afraid, still not quite ready for release. 😢

People keep finding things that need correcting/changing/re-doing/tidying/correcting/... 😫

Meanwhile here are a few more stills from the film. 🙂

Geoff warming up his wetsocks.

Walking up to Aquamole

A light-hearted moment pre-dive.

Frakes' Passage.

Diving complete.

Champagne reception.

 

[Caver Keith]

Exclusive to UK Caving Members

The film of Geoff Yeadon's Return to Aquamole is finally finished! Currently it is only available for private viewing on my YouTube channel.

It will NOT be made available for public viewing for the foreseeable future. However, for the next two weeks only, if any UK Caving member would like to see it then please message me and I will send you an invitation to view. After this, on 31th December, the video will be deleted.

If you do watch it then your honest feedback (good or bad) would be appreciated.

Keith

 

[Caver Keith]

PS I will need the email address that you use to sign into your Google account and then I will be able to send you an invitation.

Keith

 

[Caver Keith]

PPS Change of plan. The private listing thing hasn't worked so it's now unlisted. I've replied to everyone who has asked to see it with a link to the film.

Keith

 

[rm128]

It gets a 5-star review from me! Great work Keith, Geoff and everyone else involved.

 

[FabianE]

Another amazing video showing the type of incredible feats being accomplished out of sight from the public.
Beautiful shots and captivating story!

 

[Badlad]

It's a thumbs up from me. Some great pieces of footage there and informative graphics... and he lived to tell the tale. A job very well done.

 

[Petemonkhouse]

PPS Change of plan. The private listing thing hasn't worked so it's now unlisted. I've replied to everyone who has asked to see it with a link to the film.

Keith

Hi Keith. Is it possible to send me the link? (deleted e-mail address, Pegasus)
Really looking forward to it!
Many thanks, Pete

 

[Caver Keith]

Hi Keith. Is it possible to send me the link?
Really looking forward to it!
Many thanks, Pete

Hi Pete,
I've sent you a personal message.
Regards,
Keith

 

[ShellyR]

I sent my email via a private message (I think!)

 

[MiloFrance]

Excellent stuff, thank you and seasoned greetings to all.☃️

 

[Caver Keith]

I sent my email via a private message (I think!)

You did.

 

[RestingCaver]

Hi Keith, could I view the film with your link please? Cheers. Tim

 

[aricooperdavis]

Fantastic film, excellent job Caver Keith, and superbly narrated and illustrated. It's easy to forget that it's not been produced by a professional production team. I really enjoyed hearing the story of exploration in the dale, and seeing a bit of what goes on behind the scenes of cave diving trips like this one. Huge respect to Geoff for braving those sumps once again. "It's a bit of an acquired taste, cave diving..." 😆

 

[dougle89]

What a great film, loved the history and the exploration being told by those who dunnit, valley entrance was my first time underground so absolutely fascinated by this video. Good effort to all involved

 

[Paulox12]

Ive sent you a message, looking forward to seeing it

 

[tony from suffolk]

Brilliant! Many thanks for an excellent film.

 

[Pegasus]

...Will watch via the link you sent Badlad - looking forward to it 😁

 

[damian]

Watched it twice now, once with my children. It's a really engaging story and expertly out together. Thank you and well done!