December2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Atomic Split Fins Split Fins or Blade Fins… The design itself is meant to channel the right amount of water with each kick behind you to propel you forward and allowing extra water to slip through the split to ease the strain and work load on the ankles, shins […]
November2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Oceanic Alpha 8 Reg and Octi, Zeagle Base Plus BCD and Compact Gauges Jacket style BCD and Regulator combo If you want simple but reliable, then the Oceanic’s Alpha 8 Second Stages and SP5 First Stage regulator set used in conjunction with a compact SPG and Depth gauge […]
A lot has been going on up at our new shop but we still have a fair way to go. Some more photos to check out! […]
As the Sea Trolls were approaching the end of our advanced open water course, we had one skill yet to complete. This was search and recovery…… We started out at Mathesons bay, practicing our searching patterns, U shape, expanding square, circular and linear but the day we happened to pick to complete this task offered […]
“Thanks for the super prize. Since arriving in New Zealand Auckland Dive HQ, Albany, have been a wonderful support as my children and I expand our diving experience. It was with great delight I received the call to inform me I had won the PADI Advanced Open Water Course in a draw. Fantastic!! I get […]
The Upside down If you’ve ever watched the netflix serie “Strangers Things” you will recognize the term “The upside Down”. In this series a couple of young boys discover this parallel world. A mirror image or copy of the world we know, but than (in this series), dark and scary. Their friend Will has opened […]
October2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Bare Velocity Ultra 8/7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit We’re not just in your element; we were born there! In a factory on the coast of British Columbia — BARE, the brainchild of 2 divers determined on creating a drysuit for the frigid waters of the Canadian Pacific Ocean was born. For over […]
Just a couple of photos to give you an idea of whats been going on. We are working hard to get our new shop done for the big move. We were planning on it being at the end of September but have had to postpone. Not to worry it’s going to allow us to make […]
This weekend our Divemaster trainees were out in the sun at Long Bay regional park and Rosedale park teaching each other new games. Each had to do a skill based game a co-operation based game and a trust-based game. We all had a blast! Many of the games included blindfolds which are perfect for […]
We arrive at Goat Island. After a hot car ride, everyone for once is eager to get into the cold water. With a sense of ebullience in the van everyone is looking forward to their first night dive. Gathered on a hill, overlooking the water Pat the instructor assess the conditions. The water is transparent, […]