UECWA Newsletter

22nd October 2025

Upcoming Dives

Shark Cave & Servants Quarters - Sun 26th Oct

Parker Point & Crystal Palace - Sat 1st Nov

Submarine Double - Sun 9th Nov

Stragglers Reef Double - Sat 15th Nov

Swirl Reef & North Point Reef - Sun 16th Nov

No Dive Report

Don't Miss – This Weekend!

Inaugural Sundowner Event

We’re making a splash above the waterline, this weekend!
Come join the Underwater Explorers Club WA for our very first Sundowner at The Shoe Bar, Yagan Square on Saturday 25th October, 3–5pm.

We’ve booked an inside table for the club, so come along for a relaxed afternoon catch-up with fellow divers, a few laughs, and maybe even some tall tales from below the surface.

Let’s be honest — with all the windy weekends and high swells lately, most of us are getting a bit stir-crazy waiting to get back out on the boat. So let’s swap the dive gear for a drink and enjoy some dry socialising instead!

The Shoe is just steps from Perth Underground and an easy stroll from Elizabeth Quay Station – so getting there is a breeze. It’s always lively, the drinks are cold, and the company’s even better.

Whether you’ve been diving with us for years or are new to the club – this is your chance to unwind, reconnect, and kick off what we hope will become a regular tradition.

No wetsuit required – just your sunny self! 

Whilst this is a free event please secure your place by booking on via the app. 

Club Person of the Year 2025

Nominations Now Open

We’re calling for nominations for Club Person of the Year – the member who’s gone above and beyond to make our club a better place. Maybe they’re always lending a hand on dive days, helping new members, or just bringing great energy to every event.

If someone comes to mind, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your nomination (and a short note on why they deserve it) to pr@uecwa.com.au by November 30th.

Let’s celebrate the people who make our club such an awesome community – both above and below the surface!

Book Your Spot Now

Squid Fishing Trip

Ready to swap your fins for fishing rods? Come join us for a day of squid-catching shenanigans! We’ll head out for some laughs, a few tugs on the line, and (hopefully) dinner swimming straight into the esky.

Details:
🦑 When: Sat 8th Nov, 9am–3pm
🦑 Cost: $20 adults (kids free!)
🦑 Gear: Club has squid jigs & a few rods, but bring your own if you can
🦑 Bring: Lunch, warm clothes, and kids’ life jackets if needed

It’s a fun, family-friendly day on the water – perfect for all ages, whether you’re a seasoned fisher or just hoping to meet your dinner face-to-face. Don’t miss it!

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!

Newsletter Editor

Mel Daws - Public Relations