Cook Island Aquatic Reserve
Details
Sat 07 May 2016 06:30 — 13:00
Event information
Registrations for this event are closed.
Double boat dive with Dive Dive Dive on Aquanutz 2.
Organiser: Will (will_uxo@yahoo.com.au). See Member List for email address and phone number.
Diver grades: This dive is suitable for all diver grades.
Meeting point: Lighthouse Parade, Fingal Head NSW. There should be adequate parking at the boat ramp, just be aware of the reversing trailers when walking around the parking area. There are public toilets here, but you may need to bring toilet paper!
Training: Any training requirements will be dependent on the availability of instructors on the day. Please submit your training requests to either myself or the acting Training Officer (Hannah) by Monday 2nd May.
Equipment: All dive gear, including two (2) scuba cylinders filled with your choice of breathing gas. Nitrox 36 would be ideal for this site, although anything between Air and Nitrox 36 is suitable, if your qualification allows.
A delayed SMB and reel would be advantageous on this dive, if only to practice this skill. Divers should also carry knife/ line cutter, whistle and snorkel.
Any dive gear or gas requirements can be ordered through the Dive Dive Dive shop on 07 3890 4443.
Other Stuff: Bring any refreshments and any warm clothing you require during the surface interval.
This is a 'wet' boat, so bring suitable clothing/ hat if needed. Bring the usual sun protective items, i.e. sun hat, sun creme, etc.
There will be little shelter from any swell on this site, so if you require sea sickness medication, please take it in advance!
Operator: Dive Dive Dive. Website: http://www.divedivedive.com.au
Costs: The cost is $110 for 2 dives. As dive is only a few weeks away, please make full payment to the Club account after registration to confirm your place. If you pull out of the trip after this it is up to you to find a suitable replacement. Extra costs for gear hire. BYO food and drink.
Travel: Drive time will be approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Brisbane. If required we will help arrange car pooling. Please let me know if you are happy to drive and how many people (plus dive kit) you think you can fit in your car.
Waitlist: If the trip is fully booked on the website and you want to be put on a waitlist (in-case of drop outs or more spaces being added) please send me an email.
The Plan (timings are close but are TBC).
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0630
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Arrival at boat mooring car park.
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0700
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Board boat and depart for Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. This involves a short boat trip along the Tweed River, with life vests donned whilst we drive over the Tweed River Bar.
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0815
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Dive 1 (45-60 minutes, pending site conditions) Site Briefing. Site will be dependent on the boat skippers mooring location, generally the site will be between 12 and 20 metres deep, with a slight current. As this is a marine reserve many of the animals are quite unfazed by divers and will usually go about their business. Good photo opportunities.
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0930
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Back on boat for surface interval.
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1030
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Dive 2 (45-60 minutes, pending site conditions) Again, a site briefing. Site will be dependent on the boat skippers mooring location, generally the site will be between 12 and 20 metres deep, with a slight current. A chance to explore another area of the Island.
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1130
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All personnel returned to boat. Confirm numbers, leave dive site for return to shore.
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1215
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All personnel ashore. De-kit the boat, washing facilities for gear will be available. Also a 'bracing' shower for those who dare!
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1300
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For those who wish, there is a local cafe that is usually fairly good, called The Sheoak Gallery Cafe (64 Fingal Rd, Fingal Head NSW 2487, sheoakshack.com), which is just opposite the aforementioned car park.
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