UECWA Newsletter

11th February 2026

Upcoming Dives

Double Decker Cave & Presidents Palace - Sat 14th Feb

Swirl Reef & Gords Grotto - Sun 15th Feb

Night Dive (with dinner first) - Fri 20th Feb

Skipper's Choice Double - Sat 21st Feb

Stragglers Reef Double - Sun 22nd Feb

Dive Report - Sunday 8th February

Photo credit - Konrad Scriba

With everyone onboard, we headed to Servant’s Quarters for our first dive. Almost everyone came back a happy diver apart from poor Elissa, as she hadn't put her memory card in her camera and was unable to take any photos of the sharks that were hanging around. Sarah was very happy got to see a baby shark do do do do do do..... A very nice dive had by all with very good viz.

On the second dive, we tried Mikes Meander, but it had a ripping current, so we moved to Grey Nurse Gully, where Steve got to do his surface interval dive.

Once everyone's SI was up, they all started to jump back in, apart from Taz who was a little unwell with a headache. It was a bit of a challenge getting back on the boat with the swell, but all managed to get on. Big thanks to Konrad for helping get the divers back onboard safely. Another good dive with Konrad reporting seeing a black spotted cat shark and some good-sized blue groper. With everyone back on board, we headed back to the marina.

Will Glendon

Photo credit - Martin Crossley

Jeff's Moratorium on Jumbo Crays

Without fear or favour and not wanting to influence our other Cray hunters. I have decided to refrain from catching oversize crays from this day forward. I won’t say never, but it’s my intention to use constraint.

Feeling a little guilty after my last catch on Saturday. Given the age of the crays at this size and not being able to ascertain breeding capability from my research, I figure large breeders, if viable, probably require some protection.

So, in a nutshell, join the moratorium or not – no pressure….

Regards

Jeff Weston (Grandad Killer)

2026 Club Trips - Rottnest Pilgrimage Spot Available

Due to a last-minute cancellation, we have a bed available for the upcoming Rottnest Pilgrimage trip in a male shared room. If you would like to join the trip, please contact Liz at socialbookings@uecwa.com.au for more information. This won't last long, so jump in quick!

Click on Upcoming Club Trips for more information on the website about our other 2026 club trips.

Important Information for Dive Bookings

• Please do not book dives for other divers. If we receive double bookings from one diver, the second booking will be automatically cancelled.
• If you would like to receive notifications about dive cancellations, please email divebookings@uecwa.com.au with your name and phone number to be added to the WhatsApp group.
• Important to note that you cannot cancel dives using the dive calendar. Cancellation needs to be made by email directly to divebookings@uecwa.com.au

Please note our cancellation policy below as per the club bylaws:

Cancellations between 07:45 and 16:00 the day before: 50% cancellation fee.

Cancellations after 16:00 the day before: 100% cancellation fee.

No-shows: Full event fee.

If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ's, Contact Us or chat with your Committee members when you see us on the boat! All current club members are welcome to attend monthly committee meetings. 

Newsletter Editor

Mel Daws - Public Relations