Diving July 31st - Aug 1st

[ksax]

Hello new and old MUUC Members!!

Hope everyone had fun at the BBQ last night!!

[Diving]

This weekend, a few members have shown an interest in diving.
Kathryn
David S.
Erik
Luke

Erik wants to do a scallop dive on Saturday, therefore, if anyone wants to get down to collect really yummy dinner, let Erik know, and see if he can fill a boat.

On Sunday, if the weather holds up, I would be interested in doing a shore dive at Flinders. I need to try out my drysuit, so if anyone else wants to play around Flinders, let me know! The shore dive would be a GREAT opportunity for new members to get used to our gear, the water here, and to figure out weighting.

Post here if interested: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2106

Remember- new members should first do a shore dive before getting on the boat, just for safety purposes, we want you to get used to the gear and the system in a more relaxed environment.

[Forecasts]

Bass Strait. Victorian Central Coast.
Saturday: Winds: West to northwesterly 25 to 30 knots increasing to 25 to 35 knots during the afternoon then becoming northwesterly 30 to 40 knots by early evening. Seas: 2 to 3 metres increasing to 3 to 4 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 2 metres tending westerly 2 to 3 metres late in the evening. Swell: Easterly 0.5 metres until late afternoon.
Sunday: Winds: West to northwesterly 30 to 40 knots tending westerly 20 to 30 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Up to 4 metres decreasing to 3 metres during the evening. Swell: Westerly 2 to 3 metres increasing to 4 metres from midday. The chance of thunderstorms with hail until late afternoon.

Port Phillip Bay.
Saturday: Winds: North to northwesterly 20 to 30 knots tending west to northwesterly during the morning then tending north to northwesterly by early evening. Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Sunday: Winds: Northwesterly 20 to 30 knots shifting west to southwesterly at 20 to 30 knots during the late morning. Seas: 1 to 2 metres.

[Slack]

Sat: 5:30, 11:33
Sun: 6:11, 12:01

[Upcoming Trips]

Moreton Island Marine Park Liveaboard:
NEXT WEEKEND AUGUST 6-8th, MUUC members Kathryn, Luke, Kelly, Nicky, and Julian are headed to Moreton Island Marine Park for a 2 day weekend liveaboard. Since it is winter time, we are only paying $440 for all accommodation, all meals, all airfills, and 8 dives. It is also humpback whale season, and there have already been sightings of humpbacks while diving! We are so excited to be going!! Big Cat said there are still a few spots on the boat, so if anyone wants to jump on board last minute, call Kathryn 0447010107.

Post interest here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2081
Check out the liveaboard here: http://www.bigcatreality.com/
And their facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scarborou ... 646?ref=ts

Other trips are also in the making: stay tuned for more info!

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If you would like to see more in this newsletter, please contact diving@muuc.org.au

Have a great weekend!!

Kathryn Saxby
Dive Coordinator
MUUC