What another amazing week we have had. Summer is just around the corner and it shows. Conditions for this weekend are looking perfect. Not only is the weather warming up but the water is up to a scorching 20 degrees!! We also have flat seas, little wind and visibility expected to be well over 20 metres. Perfect time to get wet.
We are all still recovering from the Christmas party. If you haven’t had a chance, check out the photos on our facebook page. If you have any pictures you would like to donate please email them to us or share on our facebook page. (can spot the resemblance between Emma, Adam and Chris, Pam) hehe 🙂
With Christmas just around the corner we have just received the new GoPro® Hero3 Silver Edition camera. We’re all extremely excited about this and are really looking forward to viewing some underwater images. The GoPro® Hero3 is the next generation in GoPro cameras. It’s an ultra-light, durable and versatile camera providing effortless professional images. If you would like one please call the shop, be quick as they’re selling fast. See here for information on the new GoPro® Hero3.
We would like to send a huge congratulation to both Kath and Todd for passing their instructor exams!!!! It is a great achievement and we are super excited for them. Our other instructor candidates will be completing their instructor exams early next year. We wish them luck.
Adam, Rowan and Nigel have just refreshed their service technician qualifications. It is highly important to continually service and maintain your dive gear; we service and repair all types of equipment. If your gear is in need of a service, pop into the shop and we’ll organise that for you. We also have a huge selection of dive gear available so if you need to update your gear come on in to discuss your options.
Speaking of maintaining equipment, both of our dive boats Tomaree and Diveaway have been to the scuba spa. The boys have worked very hard to spruce up the boats to get them in tip-top shape for summer. If you are keen to come out for a boat dive you can book online or in-store today. See here for more details.
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.
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: 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 2 Jan
PADI Advanced: 9 Dec, 29 Dec, 5 Jan
PADI Enriched Air diver 8 Dec, 26 Jan
PADI Deep diver: 8 Dec, 26 Jan
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.
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
Tue 4 Dec
12.30pm, 1.6m High tide shore dive
Wed 5 Dec
1.15pm, 1.5m High tide shore dive
Thu 6 Dec
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2.08pm, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Fri 7 Dec
3.09pm, 1.4m High Tide shore dive
Sat 8 Dec
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm- Single Boat Dive
4.16pm, 1.4m High Tide shore dive
Sun 9 Dec
8am Double Boat Dive @BroughtonIsland
2pm- Single Boat Dive
5.23pm, 1.4m High Tide
Mon 10 Dec
6.27pm, 1.4m High tide shore dive
Tue 11 Dec
6.56am, 1.8m High Tide shore dive