Newsletter - November 2009

It's been 7 weeks since we took over Dive HQ Hibiscus Coast and Shailina and I would like to thank all those people that passed by the shop to welcome us to the area. A lot has been happening so it's time to update you on all the news.

Dive Trips:

Our September mid-week scallop trips were a great success. We are making the most of the scallop season and running regular visits to Tiri Tiri and Kawau Islands.

We've had to put them on hold for October as Shailina is out of the country for a few weeks and can not cover me in the shop during the day, however, we have replaced them with mid-week evening dives now that daylight saving has kicked in.

We've already made 2 trips to Tutukaka to dive the excellent wreck of the Waikato. Although the diving highlight on Sunday 11 October was the 8 bottlenose dolphins that accompanied us at close quarters for 30 minutes during the dive.

Everyone is welcome to join us diving. Simply give us a call and we'll pencil you in.

Reg, Jenny, Grant and Cory at Gulf harbour after a scallop dive.

Trip Schedule:

We still have space on trips for 2009. Check availabilty online HERE.

Dive Courses:

Our Try Dives at the Leisure Center in September generated plenty of interest in learning to dive:

Try Dive at the Leisure Center.	Open water Course (Jorden, Hannah and Sam)
Leah diving the Outpost, Leigh Coast.	Happy divers at the Outpost (Phil, Darin, Leah, Brett, Sam, Hannah and Jorden).

SPECIAL OFFER:

We are also pleased to make a special offer of $300 OFF a Pinnacle wet suit to anyone one who wants to learn to dive and books on an Open Water Course by the end of November. This generous offer is only available while stocks last, so if you know someone who would like to learn to dive there is no better time than now !

We also have mid-week block courses organised in December for the school holidays. So it is possible for children 12 years and older to complete their diving course in 4 consequtive days.

Advanced courses are running continually. There has been a lot of requests for a night dive, so we are working on that at the moment...watch this space !

Congratulations to Graham, Sam, Phil and Lee on completing their Emergency First Response course (CPR and First Aid) in preparation for the Rescue Course starting in November.

We already have 5 people for the Divemaster course starting in January 2010, but spaces are still available on all courses so contact us if you are interested.

Spearfishing Packages and Trips:

We have introduced a new range of top quality spearfishing equipment from Beauchat, with new products and very competitive package prices.
To support the promotion we have organised a local spearfishing trip in conjunction with Beauchat on Sunday 1 November to Tiri Tiri Island aboard our dive boat. We will be accompanied by Beauchat staff providing products and advice to trial their equipment. Call us now to book your place !

Fishing Bait, Tackle & Salt Ice

We have recently introduced fishing bait, tackle and salt ice into the shop. So next time you pass by for an air fill on your way out for a dive and a spot of fishing you'll find most of your needs in one stop (Liquor King is just next door). We will have Soft bait supplies arriving shortly, so please have a browse and let us know if there are any other fishing supplies you'd like us to stock.

Dive Equipment:

Special Spring Offer on dive tanks of up to 30% off !
A new seasons range of Mares regulators and BCDs arriving this week.

We have full diving packages starting from $1799 including:

Wetsuit
BCD
Regulator
Octopus
Depth & Pressure Gauges (console)
Mask, fins, and snorkel
Weight belt
Boots and gloves

Gear Servicing:

Summer is almost upon us and scuba gear is starting to flood into the shop for servicing. Avoid delays when you really want to use your equipment and get your regulators and cylinders into us early for their annual service.

Facebook:

We have recently launched a facebook page for the Dive Center. If have a facebook account then simply search for "Dive HQ Hibiscus Coast" and request to be a friend. We will be regularly adding photos, news and events.

Web Site:

The Dive HQ Group is developing a whole new web site and we will be updating to the new design shortly. In the meantime you will still find the latest trip and course information.

Dive Humour:

We received this contribution to the newsletter from Jenny Webb...worth keeping in mind !

NEVER fart in your wetsuit !

Happy Diving,
Grant and Shailina.

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