Diving
The MAAC Dive Club offers a comprehensive range of diving experiences to suit divers of all skill levels and interests. Our activities cater to Open Water, Advanced, and Nitrox-certified divers, as well as those interested in more specialised diving disciplines. These include Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, and Technical Diving, with options such as rebreather and sidemount configurations. For adventurers seeking more challenging environments, we also support Cave and Cavern Diving. Whether you’re a recreational diver or pursuing advanced technical skills, the MAAC Dive Club provides opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with a vibrant diving community.
Monthly Meetings
The MAAC Dive Club meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Club premises. These meetings feature guest speakers who share their diving adventures, recent experiences, or aquatic expertise, providing valuable insights and inspiration for Members.
Dive Travel
The Dive Club organises an array of local and international trips throughout the year, offering Members the opportunity to explore diverse underwater environments.
Local destinations include:
- Busselton Jetty
- HMAS Swan Wreck
- Albany Wreck
- Lena Wreck
- Rottnest Island
- Key Biscayne
- Abrolhos Islands
- Ningaloo Reef
- Rowley Shoals
International destinations have included:
- Tulamben
- Komodo
- Vanuatu
- Truk Lagoon
- Borneo
These trips provide exciting adventures for divers of all levels, enhancing their skills and creating unforgettable memories.
Equipment Discounts
MAAC Dive Club Members enjoy 10% discounts on equipment purchases, servicing, hydrostatic cylinder testing, rental hire, boat charters, scuba or freediving courses, and club-organized dive trips (conditions apply).
Activities
The Dive Club caters to both competitive and recreational diving enthusiasts with a variety of activities:
- Monthly Dive Competitions: Coinciding with angling competitions, Members can weigh in crays and fish to compete for prizes. Winners are announced at a Saturday evening BBQ in the Boatshed, providing a great opportunity to connect with fellow divers.
- Regular Dives: Dives are scheduled throughout the month, including shore dives, boat dives, and night dives in the river. Local reefs and Rottnest Island are popular destinations.
- Dive Skills Review: An annual skills review course ensures Members stay updated on safe diving practices. New divers are paired with experienced buddies to enhance safety and build confidence.
The MAAC Dive Club also offers an Air Fill Station, which members can access after completing mandatory training, maintaining the highest safety standards.
Conservation Efforts
The Dive Club is committed to environmental conservation:
- Paul Hillary Dive Trail Maintenance: Members clean the plinths as part of their conservation duties.
- Harbour Clean-Up: The club participates in this annual event every May, having removed an impressive 60 tonnes of rubbish from the ocean to date.
The MAAC Dive Club takes pride in its dedication to preserving marine environments while fostering a vibrant and supportive diving community.
