Lets Go Diving-14 Mar News
Easter is nearly here and all is looking good. The vis is getting better every day today fly was 5 to 7m and heaps of fish life. We still have room on the boat on the long week end so don’t miss your chance to dive Broughton Island. Just give us a ring and book your spot.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Club day in support of the fundraiser for the paramedic at the Westpac rescue chopper. We are pleased to report that at last count we raised $1682.50. If you missed out but would like to donate let us know and we will send you details-let us see if we can hit the 2K mark!
Congratulations to our new PADI Emergency First Response Instructors Jimmy and Nigel! They have worked hard and are now ready to teach you this great program and more! If you are interested in becoming a PADI professional give us a call – we are looking to schedule another PADI Instructor Development Course & EFR Instructor course in June and November.
A well done also goes to new PADI Advanced Open water divers Thomas & Andrew plus PADI Enriched air divers, Malcolm, Cindy, Matt, Todd and James. Plus, we also welcome Michael, Steven, Matthew, Jared & Gavin to the qualified Stage A Apnea Australia Freediving ranks – Did you know this course can also earn the PADI Freediving distinctive specialty rating which can be used towards a Master Scuba diving rating? Ask us for further details.
Have you seen our specials on EANx 32 fills and PADI Enriched Air Nitrox courses? Available for a limited time to celebrate our new membrane /nitrox system. PLUS each EANx course comes with an entry into our Kavieng Holiday give away! And you don’t need an oxygen clean tank to receive EANx32, and you can have it filled while you wait, just like an airfill!
This week we are also excited to announce that we are going to the MALDIVES in SEPTEMBER 2014 !! The ultimate way to experience the diverse array of diving Maldives has to offer, is aboard the 34 metre S/Y Maldives Siren; a custom built diving liveaboard yacht. Designed with the diver in mind, featuring luxury facilities for the modern diver catering specifically for the underwater photographer and videographer. 12 nights, flights (ex Syd), accommodation, nitrox, and more! Just watch this footage or Take a 360 virtual tour
Win a Holiday to Papua New Guinea!
Complete any PADI Recreational dive certification course (between Sep 2012 & 25 April 2013) and you will go in the draw to win a dive holiday to the beautiful Kavieng this July. This is a great chance do do further specialty courses such as Enriched Air, Rescue, Deep, Drift or underwater photographer.
See here further details on how to win a dive trip to Kavieng, Papua New Guinea!!!!
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: Starting 16 Mar, 29 Mar, 6 Mar, 20 Mar
PADI Advanced: 9 Mar, 16 Mar 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr
PADI Enriched Air diver 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar or by request
PADI Deep diver: 23Mar
PADI Rescue Diver: 6th Apr
Stage A Apnea Australia free diving course: 26-28 April
Specialty Packages: Start every weekend!
PADI Instructor Development Course: 7 June, 2 Nov 13
EFR First Aid at Work: Scheduled to suit you!
Emergency First Response Instructor Course: 9 March 13
Dive schedule:
This is our current dive schedule, but we are always open to suggestions & requests.
Saturday 16th Mar
12.13 – 1.6m High tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive
Sunday 17th Mar
12.53pm, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive (FULL)
Monday 18 Mar
1.40pm, 1.2m High Tide shore dive
Tuesday 19 Mar
2.38pm, 1.1m High Tide shore dive
Wednesday 20 Mar
3.52pm, 1.1m High Tide shore dive
Thursday 21 Mar
5.08pm, 1.2m High Tide shore dive
Friday 22 Mar
6.08pm, 1.2m High Tide shore dive
Saturday 23 Mar
6.09am, 1.5m High Tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive
Sunday 24 Mar
6.56am, 1.6m High Tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive
Monday 25 Mar
7.38am, 1.6m High Tide shore dive
Tuesday 26 Mar
8.18am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Wednesday 27 Mar
9.00am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Thursday 28 Mar
9.44 am, 1.7m High Tide shore dive
Friday 29 Mar
10.30am, 1.6m High Tide shore dive
Saturday 30 Mar
11.17am, 1.6m High Tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive
Sunday 31 Mar
12.10pm, 1.5m High Tide shore dive
8am – Double Boat dive – Broughton Island
2pm – Single boat dive
Monday 1 Apr
1.06pm, 1.4m High Tide shore dive
Tuesday 2 Apr
2.11pm, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
Wednesday 3 Apr
3.24pm, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
Thursday 4 Apr
4.40pm, 1.3m High Tide shore dive
Dive the mighty Coolidge wreck in Santo Vanuatu May 2013
Diving the wreck of the Coolidge in Santo, Vanuatu is 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! Plus the chance to dive with whale sharks on your last day!