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Posted - 11.05.2009
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Posted - 11.05.2009
Thoughts from a novice spearo!
Moving to NZ from the UK 8 years ago, spearfishing in the abundant marine life of NZ was one of those activities I always intended to do but never quite got around to. Recently, Dive HQ ran a spearfishing night where I finally had the opportunity to try some gear in their pool, learn what to do and meet experienced divers.
Last Sunday, I joined their dive trip to Akaroa. Armed with a brand new wetsuit, barely used fins and spear gun, I was excited but really nervous. I'd only ever snorkelled in warm, clear water, I'd never snorkelled in a thick wet suit, I didnt really know how to use the speargun, I didnt know anyone else. I thought the typical girlie novice thoughts, will I look like a complete idiot and embarrass myself in front of the guys?!!!
On the day, the weather was perfect, warm and sunny and the sea was almost flat with just a gentle swell. There were 10 of us in the boat, a mix of scuba divers and spearos of all abilities. Brian, our Dive Master, had that calm, knowledgeable demeanour that just instilled confidence in everyone. What an amazing day it turned out to be. I learnt heaps, and although the visibility wasnt that great, I saw plentiful fish on each dive and all the spearos (including me) caught fish for our dinner and the scuba divers brought back enough crayfish that we shared the catch and all took crayfish home.
What can I say? It took me 8 years to finally get around to spearfishing off the Canterbury coast. Was it worth the wait? Damn right it was. Im just annoyed at myself for waiting so long to give it a go.
Brian, a huge thank you to you and your team and please book me on your next trip!
Sara Leadbetter
Posted - 19.04.2009
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Posted - 01.04.2009
Bushett Shoals
Experience some of the best diving the South Island has to offer, great sea life, plenty of crays to catch and fishing between dives.
We will leave from DiveHQ on the 18th of March at 4.25am via van towards Kiakoura. Arriving at Kaikoura we will board a charter boat and head south to Bushett Shoals. Then its time for the first splash, once that's complete a break with some great fishing to fill in time. Now its time for the last dive and the ride back. The day ends back at DiveHQ at approx 6pm.
$225 (Includes transport and two cylinders with air).
Only a few spaces remain, so don't wait, call us now!!
Posted - 11.03.2009
Spear Fishing
Firstly I would like to thank everyone for your feedback after our spearfishing evening with the Beuchat Representative.
There has been a lot of interest in finding out more about the practical side to Spearfishing, Breath holding techniques and advanced Gun setup.
Therefore we will be running a Spear fishing workshop over 2 consecutive evenings namely Thurs 26 and Fri 27th March.
1ST Evening 6pm-9pm (Dive HQ)
- Theory
- Species Identification
- Free Diving System Setup
- Breath Holding Techniques
- Advanced Gun Setup
- Pool session
2ND Evening 5.30pm-7.30pm
- QE2 Dive Well
- Putting Theory into practice
Cost - $75.00 per person. Includes entry to QE II with 1.0 hour exclusive in the Dive Well and a van ride from 70 Moorhouse if required. We will endeavour to provide some toys and some dodgy fishy games.
Everyone who takes part goes into the draw for a Spearfishing trip to Akaroa. Worth $80.
To find out more and secure your place please call us at the shop. (Limit 16 Divers)
Posted - 11.03.2009
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