“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 to enhance my dive experience and with a great team of Dive Hq Albany, thank you to Thomas and Nick for all the knowledge they so freely impart. Can’t wait to learn some more!”

Graham Bancroft

You are so welcome Graham!

Always great seeing you around the store and cant wait to continue your diving experience with you.

Want your chance to win? Come instore and spend $100 to enter. Every month till June 2019.

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 40 years, Bare has honed their expertise and become obsessed in their pursuit of creating wetsuits, drysuits and accessories that meet these requirements.

Their wetsuits and drysuits use a unique combination of anatomically correct patterns, sophisticated materials and painstaking craftsmanship; along with in-house design and manufacturing facilities to constantly evolve our wetsuit and drysuit design to exceed the expectations of our customers.

WE’RE JUST BREAKING THE SURFACE. Looking to the future, BARE is committed as ever to pushing scuba diving to greater depths and greater discovery.

Introducing the 8/7MM Velocity Ultra Hooded Semi-Dry

If you don’t want to invest in a dry-suit but want to keep warm on your dives the Velocity Semi-Dry Hooded Suit is for you. The suit drastically reduces the water exchange that occurs with a standard wet suit and keeps you warmer for longer periods of time. This means increased comfort, decreased air consumption and longer bottom times.

Just look at this suits features!

The Velocity Ultra is a performance driven wetsuit that features the Progressive Full-Stretch (PFS) construction of the popular Velocity, with the advancement of Ultra Warmth Celliant Infrared Technology. Bare’s greatest innovations in design and development together for longer, more comfortable dives.

The combination of three different full-stretch material types PFS, makes this one of the highest performing mid-priced suits available. We start with Bare-Fit, the foundation of every Bare suit, which uses ergonomic design and intricate shaping patterns with articulated arms and legs. Then we highlight areas of the suit where flexibility and abrasion resistance are essential and incorporate special full-stretch fabrics to maximize performance in these key areas. PFS gives the Velocity Ultra Series a fit and feel unlike any other. What makes the Velocity Ultra Series truly special is that it’s the only mid-priced dive suit to feature the thermal-activated performance of Celliant Infrared Technology. Using minerals woven into the fabric of the suit, Celliant turns wasted body heat into infrared energy, reflecting it back to your body. This results in increased warmth, faster recovery times, and greater stamina for longer, more comfortable dives.

Suit has an attached hood features Celliant lining for additional warmth. 2mm neoprene internal pullover bib for additional warmth and comfort. Front-entry cross-chest heavy-duty plastic dry zipper. 10mm spine and kidney pad to provide extra comfort for tank placement. Seamless underarms for superior comfort when worn on its own, with an additional wet layer or with a BCD. Skin-to-skin double 3mm Glideskin wrist and ankle seals. Embossed back knee flex panels to reduce bulk behind the knee when kicking and crouching. PROTEKT knee protection provides the next generation of abrasion and wear resistance. Anatomically correct pattern for three-dimensional fit throughout for superior fit, comfort and mobility. Suits is equipped with heavy-duty ankle zippers for easy donning and doffing. Double glued construction eliminates water entry through the seams.

Bare 8/7mm 2017 Ultra Velocity Semi-Dry Men’s Hooded Suit Features

• Bare 8/7mm Ultra Velocity Semi-Dry Men’s Hooded Suit:
• Progressive Full-Stretch Technology
• Full-Stretch Nylon-2 Neoprene
• Varying-Degrees of Full-Stretch Panels into Specific Performance Zones
• Progressive Stretch: Concept Only Available in Velocity Series
• Ergonomic Suit Design, Complex Shaped Patterns with Articulated Arms and Legs
• Front-Entry Cross-Chest Heavy-Duty Plastic Dry Zipper
• Seamless Underarms for Superior Comfort when Worn On-Its-Own
• Skin-to-Skin Double 3mm Glideskin Wrist and Ankle Seals
• PROTEKT Knee Protection Provides Next Generation of Abrasion/Wear Resistance

Spend $100 in store anytime during the month of October to go in the draw!

*Terms and conditions apply

I had gone through much of my adult life wandering, with no real definable purpose. Then events somewhat changed that, I began rebuilding myself looking for a passion, a challenge. As if by chance I was thrust into the world of scuba diving, never looking back or dwindling upon a forethought. The course is more than the simple outlines that you would think such a tale contains. It taught me things about myself, it gave me a purpose, a reason to wake up smiling. No words written on this page could whole heartedly describe the experiences, the character building I was oblivious to. As they say, its all easy in retrospect.

The people I went through the journey with and the instructors are a merit to all that is diving, all genuine, kind and inherently patient, helping us along the dimly lit path they themselves had walked shedding light on the passing shadows.

Ryan Hooper
PADI Specialty Instructor

Check out the intervierws and videos we shot with these guys throughout the DIPSI program here: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hp0Lotet14

Ryan showing off his Sidemount Diving skills at the Poor Knights

Do you want to become a Scuba Instructor?
Are you looking for a change in Career?
Do you have an interest in the outdoors and meeting new people?
Are you looking for a fun and exciting course option for 2016?

If so, our February 2016 full-time Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction starts SOON and could be for you ! Part-time courses also available.

Student Loan approved !

Living the Dream – teaching people to scuba dive for a job !

Contact us now to find out more information, or to receive an information pack.

Text “careers” or call 02102415301
Email: careers@aucklandscuba.co.nz
Web: http://aucklandscubadive.co.nz/diploma-in-professional-scuba-instruction.php

It was an awesome day out on the Hauraki Gulf today as we headed out to Sail Rock and Taranga Island, in the Hen and Chicks, for  a couple of great dives.

Sail Rock

It was a quick 45 minute journey up from Omaha in calm seas, and we took shelter from the ocean swells on the southern side of Sail Rock for the first dive. A large pinnacle out from Mangawhai Heads plunging to 50m+.

Kitting up at Sail Rock

The divers were meet by large stingrays and huge schools of blue mao mao once they entered the water and drifted gently along the deep walls enjoying the excellent visability. From Sail Rock we took a short trip across to Taranga Islands in the Hen and Chicks group for hot drinks and a snack before the second dive.

Having a break between dives.

Our second dive was on a pinnacle rising steeply from a flat white sandy bottom at 25m. Full of small caves and overhangs and adorned with colourful jewel anenomes. The highlights were encounters with large octopus, moray eels and more stingrays.

Octopus at Hen and Chicks

The wind got up a little on the return trip, but we still managed to get back to Omaha by 2pm…plenty of time for a stop at Matakana on the way home for an ice cream !

Unloading the boat at Omaha after a great days diving !

Our new dive boat, Whakaari Express, made 3 trips to the Poor Knights Islands this month. As Whakaari Express cruises at 50km we made it out to the Islands in 20 minutes from Tutukaka Marine. That left us plenty of time to dive, tikky tour around the islands and get back to the marine by 2pm. Because of our speed, we are looking at being the only operator to offer 3 dive days to the poor Knights…so stayed tuned!

We made it to some of the top sites including Sugarloaf, The Pinnacles, Northern Arch and Middle Arch.

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We are heading up to Tutukaka soon after New Years for an extended stay to dive the Poor Knights. Check out out TRIP SCHEDULE for dates and CONTACT US to book your space.

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Check out a short video of our diving adventures at the Poor Knights:

We have a number of great package deals on Oceanic BCDs and Regulators running this Summer. Get into a solid start up package with various upgrades available – ie. dive computer, balanced and environmentally sealed regulator, integrated weight pockets, compass and more.

Or take advantage of our great deals and get into a top of the line package at bargin prices with air integrated computer, choice of jacket or wing style BCD and fully balanced and adjustable regulator with “Dry Valve Technology” (DVT).

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CONTACT US for more information.

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all our students completing their Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (DIPSI). We have a 100% completion rate from everyone who began the full-time course way back in February 2015.

After a lot of hard work and dedication (and heaps of fun diving) our students head in to the work force as PADI Scuba Instructors, with 5 specialty ratings (Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Oxygen Provider, Navigation), Medic First Aid Instructors and Emergency First Response Instructors.

STANDING: Steph and Nick (instructors), Emily, Mitch, Blair, Jayden, Mitchell. SITTING: Brad, Jarrod

This is what they had to say about their course:

EMILY…
“The 9 month course was a life changing experience that I will never forget! It made me more confident. The instructors helped us through everything. Nick was always there to help and he would always do his best to get us through. It was an awesome experience and I can’t wait to see where it takes me. Thanks for everything and I would recommend it to everyone!!

MITCH…
“These 9 months have been the time of my life. I’ve never had so much fun. The instructors helped us get through everything. I’d do it again if I could.”

BLAIR…
“Awesome course, awesome instructors, awesome experience. Feel really confident as an instructor and already have my first job interview in the Bay of Islands”

JAYDEN…
“I would highly recommend this course to any of my friends. Nick and Steph have been the best instructors and really helpful, not just with course stuff but outside problems, especially Steph.”

MITCHELL…
“To sum up everything, I would say that the life experiences and skills that we have been taught will always help us on our journeys. Thanks for everything guys”

BRAD…
“This has been awesome, life changing and given me so much confidence. I am looking at life differently and have made life long friends.”

JARROD…
“I would like to thank Grant, Shailina, Steph and last but not least Poppa Nick. This year has changed my life and I can now say that I am living the dream. Seeing all the fish and massive smiles on all our dive buddies faces makes all the days studying worthwhile. Thank you for the amazing year from the bottom of my heart”

We have a limited number of Zeagle regulators at clearance prices leading into the Summer season. There is no better time to get yourself into a top quality regulator, or upgrade your existing gear now !

Zeagle is a top quality brand which manufactures and tests all its products in the USA. Check out the Zeagle web site for more information http://www.zeagle.com/why-zeagle/performance .

The  Zeagle Envoy starts at entry level prices with all the features, and more, that you’d expect to find in a mid-range regulator…

Zeagle Envoy Regulator – Now only $499 (normally $670)

The ZEAGLE Onyx Regulator outperforms many, much more expensive regulators with outstanding reputations – why? The Internal-Structure allows Direct-Airflow through the 1st Stage, providing Lower-Turbulence for Outstanding-Performance..

Zeagle Onyz Scuba Diving Regulator – Now only $595 (normally $995)

The ZEAGLE Flat Head 7 is ZEAGLE’s flagship regulator. The Black Chrome Plated Marine Brass First Stage Regulator Body is a Balanced Diaphragm Design which is Inherently Environmentally Sealed. The diaphragm membrane transmits the pressure changes to the internal mechanism eliminating the need for the surrounding water to enter the intricate mechanism. The benefit of this type of first stage design is that none of the internal parts are exposed to contaminants such as salt, sand, chlorine or pool acids..

Zeagle Flathead 7 – Now only $895 (normally $1,295)

While stocks last we are offering all these regulators in both Yoke and DIN first stages. The DIN first stage has long been popular in Europe, and is now becoming more popular around the world due to its reliability. Because of its design it is almost impossible to blow the cylinder valve o-ring, and is also a more low profile attachment.

Zeagle Envoy Regulator, DIN version – Now only $499 (normally $670)

So what are you waiting for…CONTACT US NOW !

To make life easy launching the boat off a decent ramp, we headed up to Whangaroa for 3 days to dive the Rainbow Warrior and Cavalli Islands. The Whangaroa inlet is a stunning location and only a short 20 minute run out to the Cavalli Islands.

The team onboard, moored over the Rainbow Warrior.

The visability was excellent at 12m+ and we knocked out 2 dives on the Rainbow Warrior on the first day. The following day we made the first dive on “True Love” reef and headed off to a nearby island for the second.

A big thanks to Evan and the team at Sunseeker Lodge who pulled out all the stops to look after us and make our stay comfortable…we’ll be back !!