DIR in Perth Western Australia

peter_deveugle · October 24th, 2007, 10:59 AM

Hi folks,

As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008.

So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ?

I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ...

Thanks for any pointers,
Peter

gwilson · October 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle)

Hi folks,

As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008.

So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ?

I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ...

Thanks for any pointers,
Peter

Im more than likely going to be out in perth from around the 28th december for 3 weeks or so. I've also got a mate out there who i use to dive with in Scotland if you PM me your email address i'll pass it on to him.

Jez · October 25th, 2007, 11:07 AM

hey mate,

try dave at sales@subaquatic.com.au he'll be able to show you some perth dives.

I'm usually in perth for all of jan but i'm leaving before new years this year. There is a small amount of DIR guys in perth but the whole GUE/DIR isn't very big down here.... slowly getting bigger though.

Jez

*Liam Allen* · October 25th, 2007, 02:29 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle)

Hi folks,

As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008.

So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ?

I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ...

Thanks for any pointers,
Peter

Hi Peter,

I'll be in Perth in early Feb teaching some Fundies classes. I will drop you a mail once the dates are confirmed.

Regards
Liam

Deepblue73 · October 30th, 2007, 05:49 AM

Hey there mate,

I'm trying the one trying to organise the Fundies class in Feb. In regards to people DIRing there isnt millions but I know that there is at least 10-15 people and thats just the people I know.

Take a look at PerthDIveRs.com :: Doing It Right in WA! these guys are the people I know.

So what prompted the move? Work or just a lifestyle change?

peter_deveugle · October 30th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Hi DeepBlue & Liam,

A fundies class in February would be just the ticket for me (probably won't have a car nor days off though, so would be great if it is a weekend, leaving from central Perth). Do let me know when you settle on dates.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepblue73)

So what prompted the move? Work or just a lifestyle change?

Well, I am looking for a bit better weather than London to improve the lifestyle. So, I made sure I got a couple of months work in Perth (Woodside) before I finish my studies here in the UK and have to grow up and such ..
So, I guess it's both :-)

Thanks for the info, thats exactly what I am loking for,

Peter

TobyFish · October 30th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Nolema was just up the coast form there in Geraldton I believe

goo for the abrolhos islands

Deepblue73 · October 30th, 2007, 11:40 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle)

A fundies class in February would be just the ticket for me (probably won't have a car nor days off though, so would be great if it is a weekend, leaving from central Perth). Do let me know when you settle on dates.

Will do. I think the plan is to do 90% of it on the weekend of 2nd&3rd Feb. We have yet to decide to do the theory on all day Friday the 1st Feb or spread it over two evening sessions (31st Jan & 1st Feb). Liam will be flying over from Sydney and at this point probably staying with me & doing the classroom stuff there as well (to reduce costs for everyone).

The trains will be running down past my house by then so you'll be able to catch the train down for the theory night/day and at worst myself or someone will probably be able to swing past and pick you up.

Seems like it will be a popular course as I'm definately doing it and there is definately one other definate.

peter_deveugle · October 31st, 2007, 01:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepblue73)

Seems like it will be a popular course as I'm definately doing it and there is definately one other definate.

Definitely ! :-)

peter_deveugle · November 8th, 2007, 07:15 PM

Hi there Perth people,

As a follow up question on the fundamentals (I am defintely another definite for 2&3 Febr if you stil have spot), I was wondering if I needed to bring my drysuit with me (trying to cut down on luggage a bit, as I have plenty of stuff to take already) ?

I remember from last year november that water temps around Perth were 20ish C and I was plenty warm for hour long dives in my 3 mill + 2 mill shorty. I gather also that topside the temps will be in the 30s from January until April, so not really looking forward to walk around in my heavy & hot drysuit, but wanted to check with the locals what they usually do that time of year.

Thanks in advance for any info,
Peter

October 24th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
peter_deveugle(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 40	DIR in Perth Western Australia Hi folks, As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008. So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ? I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ... Thanks for any pointers, Peter __________________ Have dive gear, will travel ...

October 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
gwilson(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow ish Posts: 46	Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle) Hi folks, As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008. So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ? I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ... Thanks for any pointers, Peter Im more than likely going to be out in perth from around the 28th december for 3 weeks or so. I've also got a mate out there who i use to dive with in Scotland if you PM me your email address i'll pass it on to him. __________________ Gareth

October 30th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
peter_deveugle(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 40	Hi DeepBlue & Liam, A fundies class in February would be just the ticket for me (probably won't have a car nor days off though, so would be great if it is a weekend, leaving from central Perth). Do let me know when you settle on dates. Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepblue73) So what prompted the move? Work or just a lifestyle change? Well, I am looking for a bit better weather than London to improve the lifestyle. So, I made sure I got a couple of months work in Perth (Woodside) before I finish my studies here in the UK and have to grow up and such .. So, I guess it's both :-) Thanks for the info, thats exactly what I am loking for, Peter __________________ Have dive gear, will travel ...

October 30th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 799	Nolema was just up the coast form there in Geraldton I believe goo for the abrolhos islands __________________ Rude-boy Volvo "Gangsta Rollin' in me nine-six-oh"

October 31st, 2007, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
peter_deveugle(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 40	Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepblue73) Seems like it will be a popular course as I'm definately doing it and there is definately one other definate. Definitely ! :-) __________________ Have dive gear, will travel ...

October 25th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jez(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Aust Posts: 21	hey mate, try dave at sales@subaquatic.com.au he'll be able to show you some perth dives. I'm usually in perth for all of jan but i'm leaving before new years this year. There is a small amount of DIR guys in perth but the whole GUE/DIR isn't very big down here.... slowly getting bigger though. Jez

October 25th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Liam Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney Posts: 8	Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle) Hi folks, As of today, it looks like I'll be escaping the cold London winter months and relocate to Perh, Western Australia from January until April 2008. So, anyone know of local DIR divers/local club I could tag along with for an evening/weekend dip ? I did dive the Ningaloo reef and Rottnest Island in the past, so not completely unfamiliar with the possibilities, but I can't seem to find any regular divers or club like structures. Of course, if anyone happens to be organising a Fundamentals in that neighbourhood ... Thanks for any pointers, Peter Hi Peter, I'll be in Perth in early Feb teaching some Fundies classes. I will drop you a mail once the dates are confirmed. Regards Liam

October 30th, 2007, 05:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deepblue73(Offline) New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 22	Hey there mate, I'm trying the one trying to organise the Fundies class in Feb. In regards to people DIRing there isnt millions but I know that there is at least 10-15 people and thats just the people I know. Take a look at PerthDIveRs.com :: Doing It Right in WA! these guys are the people I know. So what prompted the move? Work or just a lifestyle change?

October 30th, 2007, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deepblue73(Offline) New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 22	Quote: (Originally Posted by peter_deveugle) A fundies class in February would be just the ticket for me (probably won't have a car nor days off though, so would be great if it is a weekend, leaving from central Perth). Do let me know when you settle on dates. Will do. I think the plan is to do 90% of it on the weekend of 2nd&3rd Feb. We have yet to decide to do the theory on all day Friday the 1st Feb or spread it over two evening sessions (31st Jan & 1st Feb). Liam will be flying over from Sydney and at this point probably staying with me & doing the classroom stuff there as well (to reduce costs for everyone). The trains will be running down past my house by then so you'll be able to catch the train down for the theory night/day and at worst myself or someone will probably be able to swing past and pick you up. Seems like it will be a popular course as I'm definately doing it and there is definately one other definate.

November 8th, 2007, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
peter_deveugle(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 40	Hi there Perth people, As a follow up question on the fundamentals (I am defintely another definite for 2&3 Febr if you stil have spot), I was wondering if I needed to bring my drysuit with me (trying to cut down on luggage a bit, as I have plenty of stuff to take already) ? I remember from last year november that water temps around Perth were 20ish C and I was plenty warm for hour long dives in my 3 mill + 2 mill shorty. I gather also that topside the temps will be in the 30s from January until April, so not really looking forward to walk around in my heavy & hot drysuit, but wanted to check with the locals what they usually do that time of year. Thanks in advance for any info, Peter __________________ Have dive gear, will travel ...