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Dive Report - February 9, 2010

by Shae Ryman

 

	January has delivered some fantastic diving around Moreton Bay on Supercat. Despite some rainy days, scuba diving conditions have been perfect! Throughout the past month we have had flat seas and extended visibility up to 20 meters at Flinders Reef. Many staff reported The Pines and Curtin Artificial Reef has been above average visibility as well. Water temperature has been hovering around 25 degrees Celsius whilst lately the tidal movements have been very small which has made for some relaxing diving and snorkelling.   Some of the highlights reported in January have been Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks, Leopard Sharks and offcourse the resident turtle populations!   Our annual Nautilus staff trip was a blast as we dived Gotham City, Smith Rock and Curtin Artificial Reef. Gotham City was a highlight with 30 metre visibility whilst Curtin Artificial Reef delivered with a show of large pelagic fish and 15-20 metre visibility. It certainly was a fun and exciting day out on Supercat for all the staff members!   Make sure you keep up to date with out upcoming trips and courses to extend and enjoy your scuba diving experience!   Water temperature: 26° C Visibility: Flinders Reef - 25m The Pines - 12m Curtin Artificial Reef – 15m   Don’t forget to come along to our Thursday night BBQ at 6pm to chat with fellow diving enthusiasts, our experienced instructors and listen to guest speakers!

 

Roast Social Night

David Hannan's Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken!
Roast Social Night Thursday 8 April Nautilus Scuba and staff invite divers to a special evening with our friends, Award winnning underwater cinematographers DAVID HANNAN and Lucy Trippet. David with be presenting his Coral Sea Dreaming AWAKEN documentary. This was filmed over 7 years and 2000 dives. They will be bringing large screens on the night to display the movie to its best effect. Special price DVD's will be available on the night, which David will sign. Please RSVP for this very special night by April 5.

 

Oceanic & Hollis Product Trial Day on Supercat

Use the gear in the ocean environment!

Sunday March 21 - Limited places

Sunday normally $150 for 3 dives this day only $120 Special
Includes 3 dives, buffet lunch, tanks & weights. Bjorn Neilson from Oceanic will be on Supercat with Hollis Tech Harnesses, Oceanic Datamask Hud, Hollis Canister Torch plus more. Bjorn will be available to discuss equipment and answer questions. The use of this gear will be free of charge on the day. Book your place ASAP now by calling the store on 38 700 800

 

Upcoming Barrier Reef and Overseas Trips

(click destination for more details)

 

Lady Musgrave

We have a trip on the VENUS II coming up. This is a fantastic weekend away, which treats divers up to 10 dives around Lady Musgrave Island and the reef-fringed lagoon. Situated in the heart of the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, this trip is perfect for novice divers and the adventurous type alike who enjoy entertaining night dives with reef sharks and parrot fish sleeping in their bubble! Bookings are limited and these trips on VENUS II are extremely popular so it is best to get in early or you might miss out!

 

Dates:

April 30 - May 3
June 11 - 14

 

Information:

See in store for information, our current newsletter or on our trip page.

 

Courses

Here at Nautilus we always encourage people to further their diving not only so they can enjoy it more, but also be educated to become confident safe divers. We have a few notable courses approaching which might interest you:

 

Nitrox courses can safely improve your scuba diving experiences by extending your bottom time and reducing your surface interval time. Nitrox diving is also known to reduce fatigue after dive days and is very accessible all over the world .

 

Date:

Please call store for dates.

 

Information:

See in store, our current newsletter or our courses page for more info!

 

Advanced Nitrox and Deco is your introduction to technical diving. Most advanced diving in the south pacific requires you to decompression dive. This course allows you to manage your diving safely and confidently whilst allowing you to have more freedom on these bigger dives without a dive guide tugging you on a leash! The Decompression part examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving.

 

Nautilus has a range of technical dive gear available in store to compliment your Nitrox diving skills. So come in and see our experienced technician to get some great individual advice on technical equipment and special deals.

 

Date:

Please call store for details

 

Information:

See in store, our current newsletter or our courses page for more info!

 

Open Water SPRING Special is an exciting deal we have going from September 1 - December 1, 2009 only. Spring diving here in Brisbane is always exciting with the migrating whales seen playing as they make their way up the coastline of Australia. The visibility improves dramatically and the westerly winds provide ample opportunity to explore the eastern side of Moreton Island where the Grey Nurse Sharks live! Nautilus is offering an Open Water Dive course for $399 (usually $599) when you purchase your required snorkeling package in store. This course still provides our high quality training of 5 dives + 1 snorkel in our beautiful Moreton Bay, a classroom and pool session with all meals and hire gear included. Make sure you ring and book your space as there are LIMITED places available in the 2 month period!

 

Date:

Commences every Saturday

 

Information:

See in store, our current newsletter or our courses page for more info!

 

Nautilus needs Dive Control Specialists and Instructors!!!

 

With the arrival of our new vessel, we require more SSI Dive Control Specialists and Instructors for our 22 metre dive boat. To become a Dive Control Specialist, you may cross over from another agency or do the Dive Control Specialist Course (equivalent to a Divemaster and Assistant Instructor course). With our courses, you are mentored through your training and have free diving on our vessel. If you wish to become a Dive Control Specialist, you may start your course anytime. Simply obtain a Dive Control Specialist Pack from us and commence the assignments prior to lectures. Our Dive Control Specialists come under our shop insurance and pay less than a third of the price of many other insurances available. Contact the store for more details.

 

Advanced wreck diving days are scheduled every month. You can participate in night dives if you are Advanced Certified or participating in an Advanced Adventurer Course with us. Advanced Adventurer Courses are available as two day trips (6 dives) on our 22 metre dive boat. Total cost including course and trip is $399.00.

 

If you haven't been diving for a while, try a Refresher Course on our 22 metre dive boat. This includes your own dive staff to look after you, 2 dives on the wrecks and reefs of Moreton Bay Marine Park, all hire equipment, courtesy bus transfers and lunch. Cost is $225.00.

 

Nautilus Social Club Rewards Diving Program

 

Nautilus is pleased to offer to its Social Club members a new reward system. For every 6 day trips on our dive boat that you do while a CURRENT social club member you receive a free day trip (conditions apply).

 

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