27th January 2010
Submitted by Lisa on Wed, 2010-01-27 17:18
Hi Divers
We have had some trouble with our emails the past few weeks so we're sorry if you haven't been receiving our emails. In the near future we will be sending our weekly emails via our new website so see below on how to become a member.
Finally it looks like summer has arrived and we can look forward to some of the fantastic diving that we are used to on the South Coast. We have still managed to get plenty of diving in though with a trip to the Napier Aquarium and a 4 day liveaboard trip to The Poor Knights, both last weekend.
Congratulations to our newest Open Water Divers: Andy Fraser, Robin Schofield, Josh Davis-Coupe, Lauren Daysh, Michael Neubauer, James Devey & Tim Hughes
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Congratulations to our newest Emergency First Responders: Gilbert Sanseau, Ty Robinson, Jose Samson & Victor Huang
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Congratulations to our newest Rescue Divers: Sue Jennings & Keishu Asada
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Congratulations to our newest Deep Divers: Shane Mackay, Helen Mackay, Paul Badco & Jamie Sunshine
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Congratulations to our new Technical Divers: Abi Russell & Tamsen Byfield who completed Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures in pretty trying conditions the weekend before last. We will be running another Technical Course later in the year so if you're interested let us know and keep an eye on our website for dates.
JOIN OUR NEW WEBSITE
We're going to be sending our newsletters directly from our website so to receive them in future you will need to join the website as a member. Please go to www.splashgordon.co.nz and on the home page click on 'create a new account'. If you have any problems, comments or questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
DIVE CLUB DIVES
Join us this Saturday and/or Sunday morning, meeting at Splash at 10am and heading to the best spot for the conditions each day.
We are also running our last after work club dive tonight meeting here at 6pm although if this weather continues we might too!
BOAT CHARTER
This Saturday - meeting at the shop at 9:30am for 1 dive on the reef and 1 dive on the F69
SPEARFISHING OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 30TH JANUARY
Open to everyone. Meet here at the shop at 8am then head to the best area on the day for a few hours in the water - hopefully the South Coast. Your only costs are a contribution towards petrol and any hire gear needed. Please register your interest as the day or time may change.
5M POOL AT KILBIRNIE - SUNDAY 7TH FEBRUARY
Join us for a buoyancy workshop, practise your freediving skills or do a Refresher - whatever you'd like to do really. This is the perfect time and place to get ready for your summer diving. We'll be in the pool from 9pm - 10pm so give us a call or reply to this email if you're keen to join us.
SPEARFISHING COMPETITION - SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
Register between 5pm - 6:30pm the day before or from 7:30am on the day. Boat and shore diving permitted. Lots of great prizes. $25 entry fee with the first 25 entries receiving a free t-shirt. Entry fee includes bbq and refreshments. Weigh in from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. BBQ at 5pm and Fish Auction from 5:30pm.
GIRLS (ONLY) NIGHT OUT
We're going out again to wine and dine and the planned night is Wednesday 24th February. Let us know if you're keen and if you have any suggestions on where to go.
GOODBYE DINNER FOR ABI...FRIDAY 26TH FEBRUARY
Join us in saying goodbye to Abi who is leaving us to continue with her diving career. We'll start off with drinks somewhere in town and then head off to a BYO. We will need to book so let us know if you're keen - and if you have any suggestions.
CHILDRENS SNORKELLING COURSES
In conjunction with Island Bay Marine Education Centre, we are running childrens snorkelling courses for 8 to 14 year olds. Perfect for the less experienced snorkeller. $99 includes a pool session, a sea dive in the marine reserve, all equipment and a donation to the Centre. Sunday February 28th 4pm to 6pm pool session, Saturday February 6th for the sea dive. We plan to run more of these programmes throughout summer.
DIVE KAPITI...SATURDAY 13TH MARCH
Join us for one dive inside and one dive outside the Marine Reserve. Leaving from Kapiti Boating Club
$100 for two dives, $120 including tanks & weights, $140 including full gear hire.
OCEANHUNTER FREEDIVING COURSE - FRIDAY 12TH - SUNDAY 14TH MARCH
The guys from Ocean Hunter are coming down again to run their popular freediving course. A Friday evening of introductions and theory, followed by a weekend of pool training and sea dives covering techniques to help get you more bottom time and deeper dives. They also include a lot of information specifically to do with spearfishing. Cost is $430 and a $50 deposit wil secure your place.
DIVE LAKE TAUPO - FRIDAY 30TH APRIL - SUNDAY 2ND MAY
Join Karl for 3 dives in the lake and finish with a drift dive down the Waikato River. Drive up on Friday lunchtime and head back on Sunday afternoon. $295 includes accommodation (bach style), tanks, most meals and transport if needed. $275 for Dive Club Members. You can also include these four dives as part of your Advanced Course for just an extra $250 (usually $350).
FIJI WINTER ESCAPE - JULY 2010
You can still join us in Fiji to do the famous shark feed at Beqa Lagoon. Our package includes 10 dives, four of which are shark feeding and 6 reef dives. 8 nights accommodation in a deluxe room at Lagoon Resort, return airfares from Auckland, transfers and insurance for just $2895 for divers and $2205 for non divers. Spaces are limited so register your interest now and we'll send you the information pack. A $200 deposit will secure your place.
UPCOMING COURSES
Open Water - starting on Sunday 7th February - see our website for full course dates
Advanced - Wednesday 17th Feb for theory and then Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st for sea dives
DAN O2 - starting at 6pm on Tuesday 2nd February
EFR (First Aid) - starting at 6pm on Thursday 4th February
Rescue - starting on Saturday 6th February, see our website for full course dates
We hope you have a great week and we look forward to breathing bubbles with you again very soon.
From Dave, Paula, Lisa, Abi and the Team at Splash