UECWA Newsletter

24th December 2025

Upcoming Dives

Arch Rock & Purple Patch (Rotto Drop Off) - Sat 27th Dec

Carpet Emporium & Shark Cave - Sun 28th Dec

Stragglers Skippers Choice Double - Wed 31st Dec

Stragglers Single Dive - Thurs 1st Jan

Merry Christmas from UECWA!

As another year of bubbles, boat decks, and brilliant buddies comes to a close, we just want to say thank you for being such an awesome community both above and below the surface.

Whether you’ve logged heaps of dives, joined us for trips and events, or just popped along for a yarn, we’re glad you’re part of the club.

Enjoy a safe, happy, and slightly salty Christmas, and we’ll see you in the New Year for more adventures, more laughs, and plenty more time underwater.

Dive safe, eat well, and don’t forget to rinse your gear.

Dive Report - Sunday 21st December

Photo credit - CJ Smith

With 10 divers onboard, two of which were nominees (Peter and Jonathon) welcome aboard, the Cape Cruiser set off for Rotto. With the weather looking favorable, it was decided with general consensus and Jono's approval to change the dive site location. Instead of Parker Point, we headed out to the West End with the first dive at Dew Fish Middle and the second at Cray Fish Gully, with maximum depths of 22 and 18m respectively. Both great dives. However, sadly for the cray enthusiasts, there were no real crays to speak of. Sorry Jono, you will just have to think of something else for the Christmas dinner table. On the return home, with the wind picking up and changing direction to the southwest, it made for a bit of a bumpy sail home.

Lastly, a thanks must go out to Mathew Endo for his donation of a case of Coke Zero's and Diet Cokes to the boat, Renata for the delicious gingerbread men biscuits, and lastly the off-duty crew members onboard enabling Jono and myself to sneak in a surface interval dive. Great day had by all.

Marcus Dowling

RSVP for our Sundowner, January 10th

Come join the Underwater Explorers Club WA for a laid-back “It’s not Christmas, but it IS New Year” Sundowner at The Shoe Bar, Yagan Square on Saturday, 10th January, from 3–5pm. No wetsuit required — just bring your sunny self!

Please RSVP in events so we know how many people to expect. Thanks! 

Christmas Island - August 2026

We’re off to Christmas Island next August, and there's only a couple of spots left!

Join the Underwater Explorers Club WA for an unforgettable week of diving in one of the Indian Ocean’s most spectacular destinations. Expect pristine reefs, warm tropical waters, and encounters with everything from schooling fish and turtles to majestic mantas.

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long to secure your spot – this is one dive adventure you won’t want to miss!

Get Festive, Recycle, and Support Your Dive Club!

Silly season is here, and we’ve got a cracking way for you to help the planet - and your dive club! 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.

We won’t judge your drinking habits (hey, it’s the holidays!), but we will happily accept your donations. So, recycle those festive empties and support your favourite dive club!

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