Dive HMAS Brisbane Dive Report 8th February - 15th February 2010

HMAS BRISBANE;
We've had some good weather/bad weather this past week or so.

Conditions served up caused us to put a hold an a few trips during the week but we were back out on the water later in the week and over the weekend. There was some swell and chop but once again the visibility was good. Before the weather came in we had 20+ metres of viz and then Friday thru to Sunday the viz hovered between 8- 25 metres. Every day is different out on the wreck of the HMAS BRISBANE and if the viz is not the high point then the marine life is in abundance as it was this week. Queensland Grouper, big rays, octupus, the pelagics and reef species were all out in force making for a good dive and very happy divers.

GNEERING SHOALS;
Viz on the Gneering Shoals was from 8-10 metres and a reasonable amount of surge in the shallower areas which is expected after the swell that has been pushing through. No diving for a couple of days but we’re hopeful that we’ll be back out on the water by Thursday.

SOUTHWEST ROCKS TRIP;
Thanks Simon for looking after the guys on the recent trip to South West Rocks to dive the famous Fish Rock Cave. The boys came back smiling after experiencing 25 metre viz and encountering 25-30 Grey Nurse Sharks, they were pumped. Keep your eyes peeled for news on the next trip in July.

DIGITAL PHOTO WORKSHOP;
This weekend, 13th/14th Feb we have Nigel Marsh and Helen Rose coming our way to conduct an informative workshop on how to get better underwater digital pics. The wealth of knowledge and experience that these 2 folk have is worth tapping into. Contact the dive centre if you would like to attend and haven’t yet booked. Workshop Saturday 1pm, HMAS BRISBANE dive Sunday 7a.m. Get directions to Sunreef at Mooloolaba Queensland.

EX HIRE EQUIPMENT;
We still have a number of sets of our ex hire equipment. We replace this gear every 18-24 months. The packages consist of
Oceanic SP 5 or CDX 5 1st stages
Alpha 8 second stages and occy’s
Veo 100 Nx Nav Con gauges
Oceanic Oceanpro BCD
All equipment has been fully serviced with new batteries fitted to computers and all computers have been pressure pot tested. Cost; package with SP5 1st stage $900
Package with CDX5 1st stage $1050

Dive Safe in 2010
Greg Riddell from Sunreef
HMAS Brisbane dive specialists Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

Dive HMAS BRISBANE with Sunreef.