UECWA Newsletter

29th October 2025

Upcoming Dives

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

Dive Report - Sunday 26th October

We had a lovely day at Nurse’s Quarters with four sharks in residence, no current, great vis and fourteen very happy divers. We then headed to Fishhook Bay for lunch and the surface interval, after some confusion on sites we headed out to Servant’s Quarters which also did not disappoint, blue grouper seen and some crays, many with tar spot unfortunately. We also had a bit of current here which did not stop our wonderful divers from getting back to the boat….. Thanks everyone, no pickup was needed by me as DO.

The crew was privy to a lovely ‘huge’ humpback whale coming close to the boat about 100 metres and giving us a tail slap to make our day. All in all, weather was great, albeit a little grey early in the morning, but the sun broke through about lunchtime, giving me my first touch of sun for the summer.

A great day diving and crewing thanks to Donna (Me) and Steve Day (Skipper). Also, a huge thanks to everyone who helps on board. You pay for your dives but also help so much. Your support is very much appreciated.

Donna Gratton

Photo credit - Konrad Scriba

Social Report - Inaugural Sundowner Event

It was sunny, noisy, and a fun-filled afternoon for the first ever UEC sundowner.

The Shoe, in Yagan Square, is close to public transport and is a vibrant area and a fun place.

24 members enjoyed a great catch-up at our very long table. There was lots of “Hot Seating” as people swapped places, to catch up with those they hadn’t seen for some time.

There was a plethora of conversations running too, topics including, when did you last dive and where, where are you going on your next dive trip, have you dived such n such a site, and when are we scheduling some single-tank dives, along with, “Can't wait to find out where the next Club dive trip is".

The drinks were cold, and the food was hot and good. Our pizza certainly was.

Everyone enjoyed themselves, no one seemed to be in a hurry to leave. The consensus was a keenness to hold a repeat of the event at The Shoe in early Jan 2026.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you for supporting our club events.

I’m already looking forward to seeing you next time.

Liz Davey

Photo credit - Jen Pryor

Cape Cruiser Returns to

Mandurah in December 2025

We’re heading back to Mandurah for another festive season of underwater adventures and Christmas sparkle!

From Friday, December 12th to Monday, December 15th, join us aboard Cape Cruiser for double dive days exploring Mandurah’s best sites, followed by evening canal cruises to soak up all the beautiful Christmas light displays. The canal cruises in the evening are family-friendly events, so bring the kids, the tinsel, and your best bad Christmas jokes!

Santa hats optional – dive gear essential.
Spots fill fast every year, so book early and don’t miss out on this highlight of the holiday season! Events are on the calendar now. 

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!

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