Despite an unsettled ocean, we had great sightings today. I took Jared for his 1st openwater dive and he saw a pod of at least 20 bottlenose dolphins underwater whilst we were on scuba. This is a magical way to start your dives and Jared was told, in no uncertain terms, how lucky he is to have witnessed this on his 1st sea dive. The dolphins were in no hurry to move off and we had an absolutely magical time with them. How lucky we are!!!!!!
Pod of 20 bottlenose dolphins underwater
March 6th, 2010Unsettled ocean conditions today
March 6th, 2010‘We had unsettled ocean conditions today with a swell and interesting launch conditions. Water temperature has dropped to 20 degrees C and viz was around 10m with very little current.
Great shark sightings again
March 4th, 2010On a double tank dive, 1st dive was to Cathedral which produced 5 raggies inside Cathedral, one very large male. Due to the swell and surge, this made the dive eerie as the viz was brilliant at times, until the swell passed overhead and we had sand flying all over the place. The large male raggie came in very close with the swell,as if using this opportunity to check us out. On ascending, we encountered a green turtle taking a few breaths of air before descending once again. This was a perfect photo opportunity as it was not bothered by our presence. 2nd dive was at Howards Castle, which produced around 10 blacktip sharks, which were particularly interested in my unusual method of bringing them in. up close and personal sightings were had of these sharks almost the entire dive and all thoroughly enjoyed these amazing encounters with these beautiful sharks. A great day of diving at Aliwal Shoal.
South westerly swell
March 4th, 2010We have experienced the swell from the south westerly wind with surge on the reef. Visibility is excellent, despite sand flying all over the place. Water temperature is 25 degrees C. The north-easterly is expected to come through quite strong today, so hopefully this will knock the swell down, decreasing the surge.
Overcast with rain but great diving
March 2nd, 2010A south westerly wind came through this morning along with some much needed rain. Diving conditions look great with an easy launch this morning. Water temp is 25 degrees C and visibility at least 25m.
Abundance of shark sightings
March 2nd, 2010On yesterday’s shark dive 3 tiger sharks & around 25 blacktip sharks were sighted. A superb dive was had by all.
Glassy ocean conditions today
February 27th, 2010The south west blasted through yesterday and blew for the majority of the day. Always the doctor wind for this area, we woke up to a great ocean this morning with a light south westerly blowing. Viz phenomenal and the ocean very inviting.
Today’s sightings – dolphins on scuba & sharks
February 25th, 2010We had an awesome dive today from North Sands through to Chunnel, past South Sands and onto Eel Skin. Yes the current was flying but the viz was superb. 12 bottlenose dolphins on scuba at North Sands, 1 Raggie at Chunnel, a huge potato bass near south sands and 7 blacktip sharks near Eel Skin. Absolutely great sightings today.
Today’s diving
February 25th, 2010Just recently back from diving today. Moderate North easterly wind, strong N – S current, 20m viz and 24 degrees C water temperature. Surface conditions choppy but great diving.
Blistering hot week at Aliwal Shoal
February 24th, 2010At the moment we are experiencing blistering hot days with slight winds that are not enough to cool us all down. Sea temperature of 24 degrees C. Visibility topping 30m yesterday with a very strong N – S current. February is always our hottest month but we seem to forget so easily all the time.