Action Oriented Travelers Lift Expectations
Fifteen years ago many people were happy to book a relaxing trip to a Pacific Island resort but today they want more action, says travel&co’s Rob …
Dive Destination New Zealand: Mercury Bay – Coromandel
By Lee Czerniak. Images supplied by Dive Zone Whitianga. Whitianga on Mercury Bay is one of the most popular spots on the Coromandel Peninsular. Doubtless, the …
Mathesons Bay, Where Leatherjackets Live
By Daniel Poloha. If you ask a diver from Auckland, New Zealand about nearby shore dives, they usually mention Goat Island near Leigh, north of the city. Some …
A Diving Pioneer: Recollections & Training – We Compare with Today’s Training
Above L–R: Bill Young, Ivor Howitt and Ted Eldred. Bill with a Siebe Gorman unit with a side-hung oxygen bottle; Ivor with a Siebe Gorman unit that could …
How do you know if your instructor is competent?
One recurring argument at those club meetings was Why doesnt someone make a set of dive tables for recreational divers? Articles were written, insults …
Submarine Racing
Submarine racing has been an international competitive sport for over two decades. The first race, involving 17 submarines, that was run by the US based …
Dreaming of Samoa
By Steve Anderson ‘Damn good idea’ was my response to a neighbour’s suggestion of going to sunny Samoa for a holiday. Any chance to get into …
Giving It A Try
New Zealand Rugby Legends Learn to Play the Great Game Underwater Giving It A Try Reprint from issue #1 December/January 1991 Dive Log New Zealand magazine …
Cultural Significance
Some People’s ‘Cultural Significance’ is more ‘Significant’ than Others by Mark Roden [committee member of the Nelson Underwater …
New Caledonia – a diving Mecca
By Dave Moran The descending line disappeared out of view in the clear 20 metre water. A black shape next to the line started to emerge as it slowly came out …