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324 Rocky Point Rd
Ramsgate
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NSW 2217
Australia
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Bubbles from the Abyss

11th february 2005
It is like Ground Hogs Day, the weather will be perfect for diving this weekend, the only difference is that the tides are in our favour and the visibility should be better. Because there is so many divers booking in for the weekend we will be tight on hire equipment so make sure you book if you require any. We did run out of gear (particularly Tanks) last weekend and it will be the same thing this weekend.

We have a couple of places left on next weekends overnight trip to Jervis Bay. For only $l90 the trip includes a nights accommodation, a double boat dive (one on the Firefly), and all dive gear supplied. If you want to go please book in soon.

The March Schedule is up so check it out at www.abyss.com.au/buddy.html with some of the more exciting things including:

Peter Letts
Abyss Scuba Diving
www.abyss.com.au

This Weekend
This will be a great weekend for diving, as I said it's Ground Hogs Day.

There are still a couple of places left on the 10am single Valiant wreck dive if you would like to do a wreck dive this weekend.

High tide is at 11:48 pm on Saturday and 12:34pm on Sunday.

The schedule for the coming week is:
Saturday 12th
  10am Bare Island
  1pm Bare Island
Sunday 13th  Deep, wreck or Boat adventure Modules
  7am Birchgrove (Deco Dive)FULL
  10am Valiant wreck dive
  10am Bare Island
  12pm Valiant wreck dive FULL
  1pm Bare Island
  2pm Valiant wreck dive FULL

Thursday 17th  AI Course Begins (Evening
Friday 18th
  10am Oak Park
  12pm Oak Park

Trips
If you want to come on our Forster (shark Diving weekend) at the end of the month and you have not got the Deep Module of your Advanced Course yet, we have reserved a couple of places on Sunday's 10am Boat dive on the Valiant. So if you are keen then book in quickly.
  • February 20th Jervis Bay Overnight Tip
  • February 26th Forster Shark Diving weekend
  • March 21-28 Vanuatu
  • April 21- 25 Great Barrier Reef live-aboard
  • May 12th Truk Lagoon
  • May 28-29 Liveaboard Trip Morton Bay Queensland
  • June 11-13 South West Rocks trip
  • June 26th Overnight Seal trip to Jervis Bay

    • BOAT DIVES
    We have a number of boat dives coming up so why not book on one of them.

    • 13th February (10am, 12noon and 2pm)Wreck of the Valiant (30m)
    • 13th February Deep dive on the Birchgrove Park (50m) must have deco training
    • 13th March Double Wreck ( Royal Shepard & Centurion)
    • 9th April Double Bombo& Reef
    • 16th April Double Bombo
    • 17th April (10am, 12noon)Wreck of the Valiant (30m)
    Tip of the Week
    How to Choose a Tank
    Check the capacity. More air is better, of course, but you've got to have an intelligent balance between capacity, physical size, weight and buoyancy. Bottom line: there is such a thing as a tank that's too big.
    Aluminium V Steel. For similar volumes both tank weigh fairly similar but you need to carry considerable more lead with Aluminium. Aluminium tanks have the advantage of been cheaper and do not have the inherent risk of rusting a steel tank does. The rate of failure from their annual test is much higher with a aluminium than a steel. Personally I much prefer steel.

    Choosing a tank that fits your size, air consumption, buoyancy and style of diving can make a world of difference on your diving enjoyment. Don't rush into buying a tank until you know what you want.

    Courses
    ADVANCED MODULES
    • 13th February Boat
    • 13th February Wreck
    • 13th February Deep
    • 12th March Navigation
    • 12th March Search & Recovery
    • 12th March Night
    • 13th March Boat
    • 13th March Wreck
    • 13th March Deep
    Trivia
    In 1878 Henry Fleuss invents the first practical self-contained dive apparatus using the closed-circuit principle-oxygen in a reservoir replaces oxygen consumed by the diver while a caustic soda absorbs the carbon dioxide.

    This weeks Special
    Save $250
    Trident Excel Wetsuit.
    Recommended Retail Price $699
    Now only $449
    • Constructed in a 5mm neoprene and inner-lined throughout with patented Merino™.
    • Roll-down collar allows freedom of head movement without breaking the neck seal.
    • Pre-bent arms and legs with super-stretch action gussets on the inner curve of the elbows and knees for increased mobility and comfort.
    • Premium wrist seal system made with super-flex outer, O-ring cuffs and internal Orcaskin™ chimney seal for reduced water entry and comfort.
    • Heavy-duty "small-diamond" outer in main wear-areas resisting cuts and abrasions.

    Offer valid untill 28 February 2005 or while stock lasts and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
    Abyss Scuba Diving have a large range of wetsuits in stock. With a range of brands and types. We currently have a stock of more than 130 wetsuits so we can meet the needs of most divers. So if you are thinking about getting a wetsuit then come on in and check them out.

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