Copper helmets, typically of UK or European, manufacture and associated equipment.

NAUI Course & Rally Portland 2018

NAUI Standard Dress Course and Rally – Portland 2018

#hdsauspac #standarddressdiving #helmetdiving Want to learn helmet diving? The annual NAUI Standard Dress Course will be held in Portland over the weekend of 9 – 11 June 2018.  This is a long weekend in some states.  The rally for those already qualified will also be run at the same time.  It will be run by our hosts and instructors at Professional Diving Services (PDS).

Last years course was booked out.  This year, due to a decrease in instructors available, the number of students will be halved.  The course is open to both HDS Aus-Pac members and non-members.  Students need to be certified Open Water divers.  Bookings for both the course and rally need to be made with Leslie Zelenc at PDS by 1st May.

Along with the helmet diving at the rally there will be diving in vintage gear, such as twin hose and vintage single hose regulators.  The weekend is also a great social event.  It unofficially kicks off on the Friday evening (note that’s the 8th) with drinks and nibbles at Professional Diving Services premises.  From there the group will head out to a local venue for dinner.

The course and rally officially start on Saturday the 9th.  On the evening of Saturday the 9th we will hold the main dinner at a local restaurant or pub.  On Sunday night there is a BBQ at PDS.  Many people also stay Monday night, giving us an extra night to socialise.

Book now with Leslie to avoid disappointment.

 

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Siebe Gorman Pearler

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery

This week (11th April 2018) I was lucky enough to be able to visit this great maritime museum in Huskisson, near Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia.

The museum has several distinct sections of maritime related items.  In the room furthest from the entrance thy have a private collection.  This collection would be the envy of any maritime collector.  It includes swords, pistols, paintings, navigation equipment and many other items.  The room before it has a collection of navigation and surveying instruments.

The largest collection is in the room immediately off the entrance.  It includes local history regarding the establishment of the area and local maritime history such as that on the local boat builders.  It is in this room that the standard dress diving equipment is displayed.  This was used on the NSW south coast in the early 1900s.  It consists of a Siebe Gorman single cylinder pump, a Siebe Gorman pearler helmet, hose, dress, boots, knife and fake chest weights.

  

 

They also have a small Sydney Harbour Ferry, the Lady Denman, inside the museum.  This ferry was built locally and sent to the museum after many years on Sydney Harbour.  Outside the museum building there are other historic vessels.

Full contact details can be found on our web site here: Places of Interest

#hdsauspac #standarddressdiving #hardhatdiving

2018 Photo Competition

The Historical Diving Society Australia Pacific regularly produces publications, website and social media posts, and promotional materials. The HDS Aus-Pac Calendar has become a much sought after item, and we are always looking for high quality images for Classic Diver front covers. The Committee has decided to encourage members to submit images which reflect activities and interests promoted by HDS Aus-Pac, through a photo competition, details of which are below. Read more