UECWA Newsletter

27th August 2025

Upcoming Dives

Baby Jackson Tunnel & Yellow Buoy Shark Cave - Sun 31/08

Blue Grouper Cave & Victoria Station (Rotto Drop Off) - Sat 06/09

10 Meter Spire & Hughs Duffield Ridge - Sun 14/09

The Hangar & Kerry's Caverns - Sat 20/09

No Dive Report

Derawan Adventure 2025

Photo credit - random American tourist

Eleven adventurous divers returned home to the cold late last night from a fantastic trip in Derawan! Full report to come next week, but there are plenty of photos and videos on Facebook to drool over in the meantime. 

Photo credit - Phil Clark

Containers for Change

Did you know the Underwater Explorers Club is registered with Containers for Change? Simply swap your payment method to 'donate' when recycling your cans and bottles, and search for Underwater Explorers Club of Western Australia Inc. or use our member number C10320909. 

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 during peak periods, please email divebookings@uecwa.com.au with your name and phone number to be added to the WhatsApp group.

Guests on the Boat
A reminder: For all boat trips (including Christmas lights), UEC members must be on the boat with any guests booked under their membership.

Cancelling a Dive Ahead of Time

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.

Appeals for waivers due to medical reasons or family emergencies can be submitted in writing to the committee.

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!

Newsletter Editor

Mel Daws - Public Relations