UEC is WA's oldest and largest SCUBA diving club and has a distinguished history.

Formed in 1954, UEC conducted WA's first organised SCUBA diving school two years later and the high standard of our instruction impressed the authorities so much that we were given the responsibility of training the original Police Diving Team in Perth.

UEC was involved in a lot of shipwreck exploration. Many wrecks on our coast, particularly in the metro area were discovered by UEC members. In the 1960's and 70's our members provided the core of workers for the early museum expeditions on the Dutch wrecks such as the famous Batavia at the Houtman Abrolhos islands.

Today, UEC members are involved in community clean-ups, monitoring of local environmental and even rescue support at the Avon Descent.

With so many members of different ages and backgrounds, the Club enables divers to enjoy WA's great underwater environment, as well as participate in a vibrant social scene.

Joining

The UEC is more than just a dive club. As a Club member you will enjoy;

• Low cost diving with people you know.
• Regular weekend diving from our own boat, Underwater Explorer.
• Buddying with a new friend. There's no need to worry about finding a dive buddy, you just buddy with another member on the day.
• In-house training to become a Club Skipper or Dive Officer.
• Local and overseas dive trips organised regularly.
• Popular mini-holidays at Rottnest each year.
• Monthly on-line newsletter.
• Monthly general meetings with guest speaker, slides or a video show.
• Social events that your non-diving family and friends are welcome to attend.

Find out for yourself, join us for a nomination dive (conditions apply).

To find out more about becoming a member, email our New Members officer.

Membership fees per annum. (Pro-Rata fees may apply only to New Members who join part way through the year.)

• Ordinary - $160
• Family - $220
• Student/Junior/Social - $50
• Swan Yacht Club Social Membership - $66 (compulsory)

UEC membership application form
Swan Yacht Club social membership application form

Note: nomination for club membership is $50, which entitles you to a free club boat dive. If you decide to go ahead with your membership application, the appropriate membership fee must accompany your nomination, allowing you to continue diving from the club boat while your application is processed. The annual membership fee will be refunded should your application be unsuccessful.