What an amazing week we have had. The Narki Gnome Christmas Party was always going to be a blast but with over 103 coming to let down their hair and party! The night was even more special with the presentation to Pam and Chris form PADI for over 30 years of outstanding service to the diving industry. We also were not expecting to receive to 20 year award for this dive centre – a combined Pro Dive Nelson Bay & Lets Go Adventures.
A big thank you to Scubapro, for donating our major prize for the Christmas Party – Lynn Clark was the excited winner, with Nicola Davis winning the BCD, Claire Brew winning the camera and Susan winning a wetsuit and Margot Crane & John Hughes the lucky boat diving winners.
We have an album of Christmas Party pictures on our facebook page. We are not sure if anyone took pictures of Brad & Aaron busting out the moves on the dance floor or if you were all just as mesmerized as us and forgot ? If you have any good pictures of the night that you would like us to add please email them to us or share on our facebook page.
We have many more people to congratulate this week. Our instructor candidates worked hard on their IDC and the first 3 will be off to their PADI Instructor Exam (IE) this weekend. Ian, Mitch Julie & Ben completed their Boat & Jetski License course, Eric, Kris, Matthew & Troy completed their Stage A Apnea Australia Freediving course (a PADI Distinctive specialty) and Rueben, Lauren, Gareth & Dean who completed their PADI Open Water Dive Course
We are giving away a Holiday!
If you are thinking of doing a course now is the time as we have our holiday giveaway competition. Its super easy or should I say ‘scuba easy’ to enter; simply complete a scuba course with us between 21 Sep & 25 April 2013 to go into the draw to win a trip to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea!!!!
PLUS PADI Dive & Win Campaign
New Divers: Complete the PADI Open Water Diver or Scuba Diver Course anytime from 1 November 2012 – 31 January 2013, click on the Newly Certified Diver box below and fill out the redemption form to receive a FREE PADI hat. Also, share why you became a PADI Diver and you will be entered to win many other great prizes. Referrers: Are you a PADI Diver who referred a friend to get certified from 1 November 2012 – 31 January 2013? Then, click on the Referrer box below, fill out the contest form and share why you became a PADI Diver to be entered to win amazing prizes: GoPro® Hero3 Silver Edition camera, Apple® iPad 2 and a trip on an Aggressor Fleet live-aboard.
Research Lease proposal
On a serious note; we have had a lot of people expressing their concern on how the research lease will effect the seals at cabbage tree, migration of dolphins whales & predators – here is a link to the EIS please read so you can make up your own mind and if you disagree or have further questions we strongly encourage you to make a submission. Proposed Marine Finfish Research Lease
Dive the mighty Coolidge wreck in Santo Vanuatu May 2013
Diving the wreck of the Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatuis always one of our most popular trips. Due to special request we are planning to travel back there in May. For 7 days with 8 dives from just $1739. Please click here for further info.
Truk Lagoon, Micronesia, 13-21 June 2012
Truk is wreck diving heaven and one of our most requested trip destinations. There is both a 6 night ($2385) and 10 night ($3095) option. Get your booking forms and deposits in early to avoid disappointment. Click here for more info
SCUBA, Freedive, or snorkel dive along stunning deep reef walls covered in fans, sponges and brightly coloured hard corals. Visibility is often between 20-40m, with warm water of 29 degrees! From $1685 see more info online
Palau in Luxury – 8-23 September 2013 – FULL – Taking Reserves
This is a once in a lifetime trip.10 nights, 32 dives, unlimited nitrox and much more! Spectacular diving with 6 star service. If you are interested please let us know and we will add you to a reserve list.
Dumaguete, Philippines, 19-28 October 2012
Spoil yourself at Atmosphere resort, Dumaguete. Awesome walls and drop-offs, stunning coral gardens, electrifying drift dives and many rare and truly unique creatures are waiting for you!
Next courses start:
If these dates don’t suit please contact us to suggest alternate dates
Introductory dives: every suitable high tide – call us!
PADI Open Water: 24 Nov, 27 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
PADI Advanced: 24 Nov, 9 Dec, 29 Dec
PADI Enriched Air diver 24 Nov, 8 Dec
PADI Deep diver: 8 Dec
PADI Rescue Diver: 15 Dec
Stage A Apnea Australia freediving course: Please call for dates
Specialty Packages: Start every weekend
PADI Instructor Development Course: 2 March 12
EFR First Aid at Work: Scheduled to suit you!
Emergency First Response Instructor Course: 9 March 12
Dive schedule:
This is our current dive schedule, but we are always open to suggestions & requests.
Sat 24 Nov
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Sun 25 Nov
6.53, 1.6m High Tide
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Mon 26 Nov
7.32am, 1.6m High tide shore dive
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm-SingleBoatDive-CabbageTreeIsland
Tue 27 Nov
8.09am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Wed 28 Nov
8.45am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Thu 29 Nov
9.20am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
11am- Single Deco dive on Macleay
Fri 30 Nov
9.55am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Sat 1 Dec
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
10.31am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
2pm-SingleBoatDive-CabbageTreeIsland
Sun 2 Dec
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
11.09am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
2pm-SingleBoatDive-CabbageTreeIsland
Mon 3 Dec
11.47am, 1.6m High tide shore dive
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm-SingleBoatDive-CabbageTreeIsland
Tue 4 Dec
12.30am, 1.6m High tide shore dive
Wed 5 Dec
1.15pm, 1.5m High tide shore dive