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| Bubbles from the Abyss10th November 2006Dear fellow Diver, At last it looks fairly certain we will be moving to the new shop reasonably soon. As a result we need to clear out excess stock. To this end we will be selling off excess wetsuits at 20% OFF. see Below, we will also be selling off excess Scubapro Twin Jet fins at 20% off (normall $325 now $260) .. Finally we have one large Scubapro Glide 500 BCD recomended retail price $740 selling for only $395. These offers are only available for the next two weeks and while stocks last.
Peter Letts Abyss Scuba Diving www.abyss.com.au This Weekend The sea is up today but will drop quickly giving us a great weekend of diving. The water should be clear, flat and 20c. High tide is at 1:21pm on Saturday, 2:17pm on Sunday.
This week is as follows: Trip Report HMAS Brisbane Well I made it back to the HMAS Brisbane before the end of the year and we were lucky enough to get at least one day of diving due to weather. We set our geared up and boarded the charter boat "2 Ezy" for a 15-20 minute trip to the dive site. Once we arrived my buddy and I finished gearing up as we were both keen to see how much it had changed in four months since our visit. With a slight current we jumped in and swam up towards the bough of "2 Ezy" to descend down the mooring line. As Gordon and I descended upon the wreck, we were fortunate enough to see a spotted eagle ray as it majestically swam towards the bow of the wreck. We made our entrance on the starboard side of the wreck working our way down to the boiler room I was amazed at the amount of soft sponges and sea life, in some instances we were swimming through thick schools of fish to get to the next room.  Coming out at the stern of the wreck we drop to 27 meters to see a Bull Ray resting on the sea floor. After stopping and looking at the massive ray we made our way up the port side of the wreck entering one of the many holes that had been cut away before the ship was sunk. We made our way through out the wreck until we reached the upper deck were we spent the rest of our time before we had to make our assent. The second dive saw Gordon and I go down the stack to the boiler room again and slowly work our way back through the wreck to the top deck, before you knew it we were at our turn around point and back on board the “2 Ezy” for our trip back to shore. As we could not dive on the Sunday some of us rented cars to go to Australia Zoo while the rest of us head up to Glass House Mountains. After a quick stop at the big parrot and the fresh macadamia shop we made it to Glass House Mountain were we did an 800 metre walk. Back in the car we did some off road driving and stopped at a winery so we could get directions to the Pennyfarthing Tavern. Once the wine tasting had finished we were back on our way to the Tavern but were side tracked by a cheese making shop were we stopped for lunch. Next time we go back we will have to pickup the cheeses we left behind. We eventually made it to the Pennyfarthing Tavern were we proceeded to have a nice cool beverage before heading back to the accommodation for a nice BBQ to finish the day. On the way back we stopped at the big pineapple to finish a great day. Thanks to Peter and Sue for making it a great trip way and the designated drives.
See you diving Equipment Specialist course, which teaches you how gear works, the different types, their pros and cons, how to care for it and how to adjust and refine things to suit your individual needs. For instance, what’s the difference between piston and diaphragm first stage regulators? What is single bladder versus dual bladder BCD construction? The pros and cons of different types of alternate air source. Sure you can read about these things but you can’t beat seeing for yourself with your instructor in class. Another reason to check out the Equipment Specialist course is that Christmass is approaching. By being up on different gear and the latest models, you’ll know exactly what to put on your wish list and (in the spirit of giving) what to get for your diver friends. The PADI Equipment Specialist course isn’t a repair course, but if you’re interested in learning to service dive gear, it’s the first step. It provides the foundation you need about how each component works, which is a must if you want to continue on with manufacturer training and certification in equipment overhaul and repair. So, this is an especially good course for anyone interested in diving as a vocation or avocation. If you’re looking for one more specialty to cap off your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, consider the Equipment Specialist course. Our next Equipment course is Tuesday 14th-Thursday 16th 6:30pm- 9:30pm
2-3 Dec FULL 18-19 Nov & (18 Nov Night), 18-19 November Nelson Bay Trip, 25-26 November Nelson Bay Trip, 2-3 Dec & (2 Dec Night)9-10 December Nelson Bay Trip, 13-14 Jan (17 Jan Night) 2-3 Dec 2-3 Dec FULL,17-18 Feb,28-29 April start 11 Nov 8 January, 19-20 Feb(evenings) Fri 24th Nov, 2 Dec 14-16 Nov, Nights 10-12 January,3-4 March, 14-15 April,2-3 June Friday 10 & 24 Nov (FULL) Adventures Advanced Course in Nelson Bay 18 - 19 November  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!  Only 3 places left between now and Christmas.
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.
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.
Jervis Bay Liveaboard February 10th - 11th  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.
Lake Jindabyne Dive Trip 24th-25th March  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. 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.
Vanuatu 2-9 April  Vanuatu 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
Truk Lagoon 23 May - 3 June  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. Please note for those thinkng about this trip it is now starting to fill with 4 more bookings this week & spaces will be limited.
Great Barrier Reef Trip  Are 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.
If non of the above adventures meet your needs come and talk to Rachael and use her vast knowledge of Diving in the Pacific help you organise a diving related trip to meet your needs. We can make sure you dive travel is built around your diving needs an ability in a way that the Travel Agent can't. Boat Dives 19th November (Sunday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks 24th November (Friday) Double Valiant 2nd December Shell Harbour Single Boat Dive 2nd December Shell Harbour Double Boat Dive 3rd December Collioolie & Apartments 17th December (Sunday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks 28th December (Thursday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks Red Hot Special WETSUITS 20% Off With our immanent move we need to get rid of some exess stock so this week we have a special on our excess wetsuit. We are selling our excess wetsuit stock at 20% off normal price. This is a limited stock and for a limited time. So if you want a great deal come on in this weekend.
Scubapro Scotia Wetsuits were $595 now $476.
Vanuatu Santo Dive Trip From $969  Oversea Travel Aranged by Dive Adventures Lic No 003537 Previous Issues:
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