A Morning Dive at Fairy Bower

A Morning Dive at Fairy Bower

Waking up before the sun is always worth it when you’re headed for a dive, especially if it’s at Fairy Bower. I arrived just as the sun peaked it’s head up from behind the horizon, and was treated to the most glorious sunrise. A few of the other divers were already there, so we caught …

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Another Ruptured Achilles!

Another Ruptured Achilles!

I did it again! Almost exactly fifteen years after my previous Achilles surgery, I managed to rupture the Achilles on my other leg. Once again it happened at squash, and in a very similar way. We were midway through our second game; I hit a return of serve, and then started moving back to the …

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Shelly Beach Showing Off

Shelly Beach Showing Off

Every now and then, we’re blessed with a magical day under the water, either because we see something unique, or because conditions are just that perfect. Sunday was one such day at Shelly Beach. I arrived at Shelly Beach bright an early to take a couple out on guided shore dive. Watching the sun rise …

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When We Surfaced The Boat Was Gone!

When We Surfaced The Boat Was Gone!

Every now and again, a simple day trip turns into an unexpected adventure. Whether this particular adventure was a good one, well, I’ll leave that up to you. Early on Saturday morning, I met a group of divers at the boat ramp for a double dive just outside the Sydney Harbour heads. Our first stop …

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Freediving at Shelly Beach

Freediving at Shelly Beach

On Saturday morning I headed down to Shelly Beach to take a mate freediving. Generally I scuba Shelly Beach, so I’m always excited to get into the water without a tank and experience the bay in a different way. And it different certainly is! You can stay in the water for as long as you …

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Blue-ringed Octopus at Clifton Gardens

Blue-ringed Octopus at Clifton Gardens

Saturday morning got off to an early start as I headed down to Clifton Gardens to lead one of Frog Dive’s shore dives. It was a beautiful morning, with an orange glow coming off the sun, not a cloud in the sky, and absolutely no wind to speak of. The sea was dead flat, and …

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Diving With Dolphins at the Monument

Diving With Dolphins at the Monument

Every so often something magical happens on a dive that lodges it into your memory forever. This was one of those dives. It started on less positive notes, as a friend was leaving Sydney, so the dive was planned as a farewell of sorts. Visibility had also been amazing all week, but due to large …

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