On 31 July, the Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific celebrated the Steve Taylor American Dive Day at beautiful Clifton Gardens, Mosman, Sydney. Steve Taylor was an American, with an Australian mother and he lived early and later years of his life in Australia. A enthusiastic member of the Hstorical Diving Society, Steve was a mentor, instructor […]
The latest issue of our quarterly colour magazine is now printed and has been sent to members. Included are some great articles, including part #1 of the Will Zambo guide to Asian diving helmets. There’s also articles on restoring a Healthways regulator, the Siebe Gorman Mistral regulator, new twill diving dresses being made in the […]
Recently the Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific was asked to help with an article and news report for ABC News. Committee member Steve Simmons of Adelaide dress in his US Navy Mark V helmet and suit (assisted by other members) and posed for photographs. We also supplied above and below water shots for the news crew. […]
Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific Members regularly meet to share information, swap parts and help one another maintain their equipment with regular servicing and inspections. In New South Wales, members call it MATOS Toolbox Days and welcome all financial members of HDS: Australia Pacific. The latest MATOS Day saw members meet to do some maintenance on […]