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Bubbles from the Abyss

1st December 2006

Dear fellow Diver,

Well things are going full steam ahead here. The new shop is looking good, with the walls up, carpet down and the lighting done. The painting will start next week and then we will be just about in. Keep an eye out for the opening day. It is sure to be a big one!

There is a couple of spots left on the single boat dive to the arch on Saturday at Shell Harbour. Make a great day of it; do the boat dive and then meet up for the two shore dives, to make it 3 dives for the day.

Just wrapping up... Have a nice friday, and remember that diving is only one day away!

P.S. Dont forget about the Navigation and Underwater Naturalist Modules that we are running on Sunday. Call us if you want to book in. It is a great day to start your course before summer if you already haven`t done so.

Yours in great diving,
Peter Letts

Abyss Scuba Diving
www.abyss.com.au


This Weekend
Saturday is looking good but the swell is forecast to come up a bit on Saturday night which may limit locations for Sunday.

High tide is at 6:56pm on Saturday, 7:22am on Sunday.

This week is as follows:
Saturday 2nd  Deep Course (now one place available)
  8am Single Boat Dive Shell Harbour
  10am Double Boat Dive Shell Harbour FULL
  10am Shell Harbour (leave shop 9:00am)
  1pm Shell Harbour
  6:00pm Twilight Dive Ship Rock
Sunday 3rd  
  Deep Boat dive (Coolooli & Apartments)
  Advanced Navigation & Naturalist modules
  10am Oak Park
  1pm Oak Park
Friday 8th
  10am Leap to Steps
  12pm Steps
Saturday 9th  Nelson Bay Trip


VEO 100 Nx DIVE COMPUTER
LATEST GENERATION OF POPULAR DIVE COMPUTER NOW INCLUDES NITROX COMPATIBILITY

Those looking for a full-featured entry level Air or Nitrox Dive Computer will love Oceanic’s new Veo 100 Nx. The Veo 100 Nx is the next generation of the popular Veo 100. "The Veo 100 has been extremely successful as an entry level, back-up or rental computer due to competitive pricing, ease of use and reliability." said Doug Krause, Marketing Manager for Oceanic Worldwide. "The addition of Nitrox with the launch of the Nx will no doubt further strengthen market share in this category.”

Key features of the new Veo 100 Nx include:

  • Air and Nitrox Operating Modes
  • Easy to learn and use
  • Customize the information displayed during a dive with a press of a button
  • "Hockey Puck" module is the same size as most depth gauges for easy and inexpensive console upgrades
  • Water activation
  • Reset feature for rental/charter applications
  • Diver-replaceable battery with Hot Swap memory allows battery change between dives
  • Automatic Safety Stop Prompt
  • 12 Dive Log Book
In addition, the Veo 100 Nx offers several user settings and options including Nitrox 21– 50%, Maximum PO2 (1.2 – 1.6), FO2 50% Default (ON / OFF), Water Activation (ON / OFF), Units of Measure (Imperial / Metric), Hour Format (12 / 24), and Time of Day.

The Veo 100 Nx Dive Computer has an RRP of $381.00 (module), $407.00 (wrist), $576.00 (Combo – 2 Gauge Console), or $645.00 (Navcon – 3 Gauge Console) and is available from Abyss Scuba Diving.


Courses
Summer is on it’s way, is it time for you to take the next step?
Have you been holding of coming dive waiting for the warmer weather?
Well why not jump in and take the next step in your diving and do your advanced open water course. Learn how to navigate better, get out there and see some new things, experience a night dive or why not check out a wreck.

You can book in and get the course finished in as little as 2 days or speed it out over a few months. Go on make a move towards your advanced certification TOADY.

You can do it locally or do it in Nelson Bay, see www.abyss.com.au/Tnelson.html for the details. We have navigation and under water naturalist modules available this Sunday or the full course on the nelson bay trip available on the 9th & 10th of December. Give us a call to go over all the possible options.

  • Advanced Open Water
     2-3 Dec & (2 Dec Night)9-10 December Nelson Bay Trip, 13-14 Jan (17 Jan Night)
  • Deep
       2-3 Dec FULL,17-18 Feb,28-29 April
  • Divemaster
       start 6 Jan, 23 June
  • Emergency First Responce (CPR)
       8 January, 19-20 Feb(evenings)
  • Enriched Air
       Fri 24th Nov, 2 Dec
  • Equipment Speciality
    14-16 Nov, Nights
  • Rescue
       10-12 January,3-4 March, 14-15 April,2-3 June
  • Wreck
     31st March (HMAS Brisbane), 16-17 June


  • Adventures
    Advanced Course in Nelson Bay 9-10 December
    This trip is specifically designed for those wanting to do their Advanced Open Water Course, while at the same enjoying a trip away. You will dive with sharks and meet some fantastic people! Advanced Dive travel now 2 places available.

    Great White Shark Cage Diving 8th - 12th January
    During your trip you will search for Great White Sharks protected by a submersible bottom cage as well as in a surface cage, which can be utilized by non divers.   Cage Shark Diving

    Australia Day Trip to Melbourne 25-28 January
    The trip will be based around both wreck and reef diving for divers with advanced certification or higher level. Dive the World War I J Class submarines as well as other wrecks and reef around Port Phillip Bay.  J Class submarines

    Jervis Bay Liveaboard February 10th - 11th
    Jervis Bay Liveaboard
    We are planning a fun filled liveaboard weekend in Jervis Bay aboard the Ocean Trek to let people experience the beauty of this not so far away dive area. On the Livaboard trip to Jervis Bay you will have a weekend to remember.  Jervis Bay Liveaboard

    Lake Jindabyne Dive Trip 24th-25th March
    Lake Jindabine
    Lake Jindabyne diving is not something that you do every day. It is fresh water, altitude adventure diving! Our March dive trip to Lake Jindabyne will offer you a different perspective on diving. Altitude Diving

    HMAS Brisbane Trip 31st Mar-1 Aprr
    The Brisbane is a perfect place to explore a sunken warship and work on your wreck diving skills. For those who are not wreck qualified here is your chance to do some great diving at the same time. HMAS Brisbane trip

    Vanuatu 2-9 April
    Hiddeaway Island VanautaVanuatu is an idyllic destination for divers so why not join our trip over Easter and not only get ins some fantastic diving on a tropical Island  Vanutu Dive Trip

    Truk Lagoon 23 May - 3 June
    Truk Lagoon dive trip
    Truk Lagoon is the wreck diver's ultimate destination, suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The calm, clear, sheltered lagoon is one of the largest in the world and being relatively free of currents, providing safe, easy diving conditions.  Truk Lagoon in Midroneasia

    Great Barrier Reef Trip
    Dive the Great Barrier Reef at CairnsAre you thinking about a trip to Cairns, the only way to do it is on a liveaboard. This way you get to see quality reef and you get a lot more diving for your dollar. Dive the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns

    Boat Dives
    2nd December Shell Harbour Single Boat Dive(must be advanced)
    2nd December Shell Harbour Double Boat Dive(FULL)
    3rd December Collioolie & Apartments FULL
    17th December (Sunday) Magic Point Dive FULL
    28th December (Thursday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks

    Summer Special
    A Quality Scuba Package for no deposit & only $33.55/ week

    This great package includes the Oceanpro FX weight intergrated BCD, the GT3 CDX5 Balanced regulator, the new Veo 100nx dive computer (nitrox capable) and the Swiv Ocy ( upgradable to the AirXs for only an extra $66 or $1.27 per week)
    Previous Issues:

    24th November  17th November  10th November  3rd November 
    27th October  20th October  13th October  6th October 

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