I’m sure you will all agree that the water has been pretty special this summer. We have thoroughly enjoyed warm waters with clear visibility and calm seas. It has only been the last week that Mother Nature has turned on us, bringing wild winds and wet weather. Nevertheless we have had a great summer and there is still more to come. Tides this weekend are in the middle of the day, so you get to sleep in have a great dive then enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon!
Firstly we would like to send a HUGE congratulations out to Jimmy Dodd. He has just passed his PADI IE (instructor exam) and we are all over the moon. He has worked extremely hard and we are very proud of him. We are also pleased to announce that over the Christmas break we also qualified Jake Miller as a PADI Divemaster, after a couple of months of hard work.
As we start the new year many of you have set personal goals for yourself. Learning new skills and becoming more proactive with your diving may have been one of them. Some of the courses we have coming up include an Advanced Open Water (9-10th Feb), Rescue Diver (9th Feb) and Enriched Air course (17th Feb). We have a vast range of courses to suit your needs; check out our course dates below or click here for more detail about courses we have available.
If getting back into the water is more of a priority for you be sure to take advantage of all the benefits of the Narki Gnome dive club, including free airfils, reduced rates on Nitrox and the free buddy service by renewing your yearly dive club membership. You can do this in store or on line.
We are giving away a Holiday to PNG!
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 2012 & 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.
In February, Lets Go Adventures are participating in a fund raiser for the children’s ward at John Hunter Hospital. We are collaborating with local divers and dive shops to raise money for a much needed cause. It will be held at Swansea Channel on Sunday the 24th February. We encourage both divers and non-divers to come along and participate. If you wish to be part of the diving crew please confirm with us this week as there are only limited dive positions available, the cost is $30. It is recommended those who want to dive have a minimum of an Advanced Open Water certification, however all welcome to come down and support the cause. See this facebook event for more details.
We will be holding the first club day for 2013 on 9th February. To take advantage of the big tides & to prepare all the participants in the Charity drift dive, we will start with a drift dive meeting at 6am at the shop. We will organize buddy teams & cars then go to Fly Point for the entry. We will also be diving the high tide at 8.17am, followed by a breakfast BBQ. The day will end with a single boat club dive to North East Cabbagetree at 2pm. You can register online here
OAKLAND Double dive Fundraiser
As divers we all know the dangers of sun exposure. Recently, one of our local Senior Aircrew man Hunter Region Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has had surgery to remove a cancerous melanoma from his shoulder. Following the removal, further surgery was necessary to remove lymph nodes from his neck and under his arm. On March 9th, in conjunction with Hunter Region Westpac Helicopter Service, we will hosting dive day and BBQ to raise some much needed funds to assist with his recovery. On the day, at 8:00am, a tec-diving boat (Limit 8 divers) will depart the Dalbora marina for the wreck of the Oakland for a semi tech dive, run time determined on the day. At 9:00am there will be a second dive boat departing Dalbora Marina, for a double dive on Oakland wreck. We urge all divers to get involved. You can book online next week or through our shop. See this facebook event for more detail.
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: 2nd, 12th, 16th, 18th, 26th Feb
PADI Advanced: 9th, 23rd Feb
PADI Enriched Air diver 17th Feb
PADI Deep diver: 16th Feb
PADI Rescue Diver: 9th Feb
Stage A Apnea Australia free diving course: 8th Feb
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.
Friday 1st February
12.30pm, 1.5m High Tide shore dive
Saturday 2nd February
8.00am, Double Boat Dive to Broughton Island
9.00am, Single Boat dive, OAKLAND
1.18pm, 1.4m High Tide shore dive
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Sunday 3rd February
8.00am, Double Boat Dive to Broughton Island
2.15, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Monday 4th February
3.27am, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
Tuesday 5th February
4.58pm, 1.2m High Tide shore dive
Wednesday 6th February
6.05pm, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
Thursday 7th February
6.26am, 1.8m High Tide shore dive
Friday 8th February
7.24am, 1.8m High Tide shore dive
Saturday 9th February
8.00am, Double Boat Dive to Broughton Island
8.17am, 1.9m High Tide shore dive
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Sunday 10th February
8.00am, Double Boat Dive to Broughton Island
9.07am, 1.9m High Tide shore dive
2pm- Single Boat Dive
Monday 11th February
6.54am, 1.9m High Tide shore dive
Tuesday 12th February
10.39am, 1.8m High Tide shore dive
Wednesday 13th February
11.21am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Thursday 14th February
12.01pm, 1.5m High Tide shore dive