The weather continues to kerb my attempts to complete the PADI Open Water Course for my students. When I need the calm weather it often seems to be blowing.

Dive sites around this area do not lend themselves to windy conditions and the only spots out of the wind are not very interesting as far as topography. But they might suit doing a PADI Specialty such as Underwater Navigator or Search and Recovery. At least that way we can get some dives in and improve skills and confidence.

Disappointment for a number of divers who had hoped to get 3 days of diving in over the Queens Birthday weekend in June. Numbers were below what is needed to get the trip away. So we'll have to arrange dates for later in the year for a 2 day trip.

Let's keep these trips on our calendar to the beautiful reefs around Gladstone. We have access to worldclass diving on our doorstep and should not let these opportunities pass by.

Stay wet and safe diving

Dive Weather

My first dive into blogs. Why is the weather so beautiful, when I am working. Slight winds, small tides and sunny days. Perfect for diving.

Our last day out, 10 days ago (18th April) to Sable Chief Rocks was very nice though. Grace and Steve joined me in "L Finito" for a short, smooth trip out. Viz was quite good at about 10 - 12 metres and very little current. Great fun.

Pleased to see that Jill has ventured out with another buddy, Rebecca last weekend too. It's good for any diver to venture out of their comfort zone and broaden their experience. I have been Jill's constant buddy since doing her Open Water Diver Course.

So work is over soon for a couple of weeks and diving starts again in earnest. Two or three Open Water Diver courses to get completed. Lots of fun for some new divers diving around Great Keppel Island. Can't wait.