Our friends over at Professional Dive Services are running a photo competition for their 2013 Calendar and Katrina has some photo's entered. Photos that get the most likes on the Professional Dive Services facebook page will get published in the calendar. Check out her photos here and here and give them a like. You can also check out the Professional Dive Services facebook page and like them too if your into scuba diving.
2 Dec 2012
1 Dec 2012
All geared up for Sunday..
We took a trip down to Adreno Dive Shop at Woolloongabba today to grab some boots and gloves for Matt because we are expecting a few stinging hydroids and stone fish at the Seaway on Sunday. Somehow we managed to walk out with half the store, but for a reasonably good price. Matt's super keen to blow some bubbles now! New items to include on Matt's equipment profile are:
Wetsuit: Mares Pioneer 5mm detachable 5mm hood
Boots: Aropec 5mm with zipper
Fins: Mares Wave
Gloves: Beuchat 2mm
Mask: Mares X-Vision
Snorkel: Problue Tiara 2
Wetsuit: Mares Pioneer 5mm detachable 5mm hood
Boots: Aropec 5mm with zipper
Fins: Mares Wave
Gloves: Beuchat 2mm
Mask: Mares X-Vision
Snorkel: Problue Tiara 2
30 Nov 2012
Gold Coast Seaway, The Spit - 2/12/12
Matt had to sit out this dive (much to his dismay) as the conditions were too rough for a beginner but Katrina took the plunge with trusty camera in hand. Matt will have to wait to try out his new gear. Dive updates and some fantastic photos of a little Nudibranch coming soon.
23 Nov 2012
Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads 25/11/12
Dive Site Details
Location: Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads
Dive Company:
Time: 7:00am
Max Depth: Katrina 8.3m / Matt 7m
Dive Time: Katrina 64min / Matt 33min
Temp: Surface 24deg / Bottom 23deg
Vis: 6m
Jack Evans Boat Harbour |
The Jack Evans Boat Harbour is situated just inside the mouth of the Tweed River on the north bank. There are two popular entry / exit locations along Coral Street. There is a set of well worn steps at the entrance to the harbour area or a beach entry further towards the Marine Rescue building. There is suitable parking at both locations with "The Steps" entry being the shortest haul.
Stinging Hydroid |
Under the Pier |
Common Octopus |
Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, 17/11/12
Dive Site Details
Location: The Nursery, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay
Dive Company: Sundive Byron Bay
Time: 10:30am
Max Depth: 12.3m
Dive Time: 33mins
Temp: 20deg
Vis: 5-6m
Description:
Julian Rocks is a small rocky island about three kilometers north of Cape Byron. Popular for its vast array of marine life due to its warm and cold currents and its sheltered, shallow dives such as The Nursery. Two dive companies operate out of Byron Bay, Sundive making early morning, late morning and afternoon trips with two dive boats.
Our Dive:
Since Matt was on his Discover Scuba Dive course the dive was at The Nursery but it certainty didn't disappoint. Visibility was reasonably good at 5-6m and lead by Sundive instructor Koen we quickly found out why this is one of the top dive sites in Australia. 1.8-2m Grey Nurse shark followed by hundreds of yellowtail snapper, wobbygong sharks, turtles and stingrays topped the species list. Katrina took some great first shots with her new dive camera.
Location: The Nursery, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay
Dive Company: Sundive Byron Bay
Time: 10:30am
Max Depth: 12.3m
Dive Time: 33mins
Temp: 20deg
Vis: 5-6m
Julian Rocks [click 4 more] |
Julian Rocks is a small rocky island about three kilometers north of Cape Byron. Popular for its vast array of marine life due to its warm and cold currents and its sheltered, shallow dives such as The Nursery. Two dive companies operate out of Byron Bay, Sundive making early morning, late morning and afternoon trips with two dive boats.
Our Dive:
Yellowtail Snapper [click 4 more] |
20 Nov 2012
There's a first for everything...
and this will be our first post, on our first blog, after Matt's first "official" dive.
After diving on Julian Rocks, Byron Bay on the 17th and Katrina taking a heap of photos with her new Olympus T8010 dive camera we decided it would be nice to capture and share our experiences, future adventures and course progression. Enter blog world.
What we aim to achieve with this blog is to give people an insight into the world of scuba diving and follow our progression through PADI accredited dive courses. We will try provide as much detail as possible on the places we visit, the equipment we use and the sights we see to make this an entertaining and educational review.
After diving on Julian Rocks, Byron Bay on the 17th and Katrina taking a heap of photos with her new Olympus T8010 dive camera we decided it would be nice to capture and share our experiences, future adventures and course progression. Enter blog world.
What we aim to achieve with this blog is to give people an insight into the world of scuba diving and follow our progression through PADI accredited dive courses. We will try provide as much detail as possible on the places we visit, the equipment we use and the sights we see to make this an entertaining and educational review.
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