19th August 2010

Hi Divers

This week we were able to get in some quality dives on the South Coast. Tuesday's night dive was great, 8 metre visibility with a couple of octopus, crayfish and lots of sleeping fish to see. There's only 5 weeks to go until daylight savings so if you're keen on night diving, make the most of the early darkness.

Congratulations to our newest open water diver Heather Burnett. Also to our trainee DM Robin Scott on becoming a qualified Dive Master, well done.

DIVE CLUB DIVES this weekend

We have a dive planned for both Saturday and Sunday mornings, meeting at Splash at 9.30am and heading away at 10am to wherever the conditions are best on the day. Contact the shop to book.

DIVE CLUB NIGHT DIVES

Every Tuesday evening between now and daylight savings. Phone the shop on the morning of the dive to check the conditions. $40 includes gear hire with torch. Don't worry if you haven't done a night dive before, our instructors are on hand to guide you.

ONE SPOT LEFT ON POOR KNIGHTS TRIP

We  have had a cancellation so let us know if you are keen on some of New Zealands best diving, this Labour weekend. Four days of diving in 18 degree water with great visibilty. Check out www.divenz.co.nz to see the boat that we stay on. Wake up each morning to a new dive site and do as much or as little diving as you like.

BOAT CHARTERS

To celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the marine reserve we are running the following one dive charters within the reserve. A great dive for photographers and a chance to see how well the reserve is working. Full gear hire is just $15 on top of charter price.

Saturday August 28th 9am suitable for advanced divers $40 includes tank if needed

Sunday August 29th 12pm suitable for newer open water divers, guides available. $40 includes tank if needed.

TAUPO AND WAIKATO RIVER ROAD TRIP

Join Dave for three days of diving in Taupo. The chance to do some fresh water diving with plenty of options, drift, deep, altitude and more. A relaxing weekend away with some great diving thrown in, October 29th to 31st.

NIUE WHALE ADVENTURE

We are planning an overseas trip to Niue in September 2011  We did this trip last year and it was amazing. We saw humpback whales most days and had hours of close up encounters. We haven't finalised all the details yet, but let us know if you are interested.

DRYSUIT TRIALS

If you have always wanted to trial a drysuit, now's your chance. We have trident drysuits to trial. $35 for a try in the pool or do your drysuit specialty course for $195, includes theory session, a pool dive and two sea dives. Imagine staying warm and dry during your dive.

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

This months category is scallop diivng. Bring in your scallop photo to put on the board and you could be in for some great prizes. The best photo from each month will go on our 2011 calendar.

REFRESHER DIVE

Join us September 12th in the 5 metre pool at Kilbirnie for a refresher dive before the season starts. Perfect if you haven't been in the water for a while. $35 includes gear hire, pool entry, a quick theory refresher and into the pool, going over the basics again.

COURSES

Oxygen provider August 30th $160 Perfect for those that have done or are thinking about doing their rescue course. A must for every Dive Master and Instructor.

Advanced open water August 28th and 29th $350 A great way to increase your confidence in the water and be in control of your ascents and descents. Includes 5 dives, 2 off the boat and three shore dives. Certifies you to dive to 30 metres.

Have a great weekend and we hope to see you in the water soon.

Dave, Paula, Lisa and the team from Splash 9393483

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