Dolphin Underwater & Adventure Club

Dolphin Underwater & Adventure Club Club Address: 70 Sartors Ave September 2004 Browns Bay Newsletter North Shore City

Ph/Fax: 478 3905 Email: [email protected] www.dolphinunderwater.org

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 2004/2005

President Martin Saggers 410 2363 [email protected] Vice-President Peter Howard 478 3905 [email protected] Secretary/Treas Margaret Howard 478 3905 [email protected] Dive Trips Officer Bruce Nixon 478 7186 [email protected] Adventure Trips Stuart Robertson 416 9880 [email protected] Editor Denis Adams 445 8711 Ph/Fax [email protected] Committee Tom Butler 624 3505 John Freeman 478 4958 Bob Shaw 473 1711 Fiona Warwick 482 0135 Kim Wealleans 449 1636 Martin Brett 418 2332 50 th ANNIVERSARY YEAR 1954 – 2004 NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 8th September, 8 pm Milford Cruising Club, 24 Craig Road Milford

GUEST SPEAKER: Jonathan Jaffrey Reef Balls – Artificial reefs at Long Bay

TRIPS & EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 4th Long Bay – Reef Balls Contact Margaret or Bruce SEPTEMBER 25th/26th Poor Knights weekend on Mazurka with $280 pp plus $20 food Friday night accom. 3 places left – see Bruce OCTOBER 9th 50th Anniversary celebrations – Buffet – $30 pp names to register to Bar – Music – Old Friends – Drinks from Margaret. 6pm – Dinner 7pm UPCOMING TRIPS Hahei nr Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Accommodation to be Weekend of Kayaking, diving, walking organised. NOVEMBER 27th Meal & Movie Night at the Westwind Details later DECEMBER 10th/11th Overnight Trip to Tiritiri Matangi Register with Margaret DOLPHIN UNDERWATER CLUB MEMBERS

ADAMS Denis & Trish MAHON-ADAMS 445 8711 027 597 0922 F [email protected] ALIZON Guy & Barbra SLEITH Overseas [email protected] BRETT Martin 418 2332 M [email protected] BUTLER Tom 624 3505 021 298 6125 M [email protected] CASLING Dave & Tessie 476 3080 027 492 1171 F CHALMERS Craig & Ewa BOHM 444 6619 027 271 9911 [email protected] COOK Dave & Dianne DEMLER 525 0966 027 276 1051 S [email protected] COZENS Garry 810 9457 025 385 544 F [email protected] CRAIG Dave 094240647(W) 025 299 6820 M DIXON Allan & Jill 294 9182 029 275 1158 S [email protected] ENDERBY Tony & Jenny 09 422 6127 021 167 1524 S [email protected] FOONG KC, LeeLee & Yunkai 410 9009 021 236 7438 M [email protected] FREEMAN John & Kathy 478 4958 021 983 610 F [email protected] GOTTS Ken & Barbara LINSSEN 534 1616 S [email protected] GRIFFITHS Laurie & Val 473 8413 S [email protected] HOCKNEY Keith & Pauline 03 319 5426 025 277 6437 [email protected] HOUSHAM Vivian 441 3442 0274 150 447 [email protected] HOWARD Peter & Margaret 478 3905 0274 822 906 L [email protected] IRWIN George & Val 483 5375 021 217 1228 F [email protected] LAWSON Reg & Caroline L [email protected] MACKINVEN Keith & Cathy 479 1427 0274 878 640 F [email protected] McKIE Christine 483 5521 025 753 357 S McNAB Cameron & Nicole 441 9560 021 322 953 F [email protected] MARTIN Les 445 2707 M [email protected] MORGAN Stuart & Angela Overseas NIXON Bruce & Sue 478 7186 M [email protected] PEARSON Trevor & Lesley 412 8061 M [email protected] PINCHES Gregory 521 6344 021 059 8595 M [email protected] ROBERTSON Stuart 416 9880 025 975 314 M [email protected] SAGGERS Martin & Kate ELLIS 410 2363 M [email protected] SALISBURY Murray 623 7270 0274 476 212 M [email protected] SHAW Bob & Liz 473 1711 021 599 927 F [email protected] SIMPSON Vance & Rosetta 478 1556 027 472 5447 F [email protected] STAFFORD-BUSH Brian & Paddy 445 3073 025 908 900 F [email protected] SWINGLER Rob & Edwina 476 5054 021 241 4620 F [email protected] TONEI Roberto & Jill NORTHEY 09 433 6577 025 677 7589 L [email protected] VALE Roy & Carol 09 432 0494 025 275 2238 VAN BREDA Andre & Catherine 445 0492 027 243 6819 S [email protected] WARWICK Fiona 482 0135 025 647 2227 M [email protected] WEALLEANS Kim 449 1636 M [email protected] WILDERMOTH Jeff 489 3350 025 538 350 M M=Financial F=Family S=Social H=Honarary L=Life P=Prospective Please send Club Fees to Margaret Howard, 70 Sartors Ave, Browns Bay, North Shore City Family Membership $50 - Single $40 - Junior $30 - Social $25 Please let Margaret know if your details are incorrect.

LIFE & HONORARY MEMBERS

BARNES Barry L 418 3624 HORTON Brian L 444 6852 [email protected] HOWARD Peter & Margaret L 478 3905 / 0274 822906 [email protected] SLARK Eileen H 445 3155 [email protected] THUMATH Graham H 838 8593 / 0274 923463 [email protected] TONEI Roberto L 09 433 6577 [email protected] LAWSON Reg L [email protected]

A copy of a letter received by Margaret.

Dear Margaret, I read your notice in the Womans Weekly with great interest. I was secretary of the Dolphin Club not long after it was first set up. In fact, I am pretty sure I was the first female member! My maiden name was ‘Lavin” & if old records are still to hand they will be in my writing!! I am enclosing some photocopies of items from my family album which I hope will be of interest to the club for it’s 50th Anniversary. Any other help I can give just contact me. Barabra Armstrong etc etc. Ed’s note: Unfortunately the photocopies don’t scan that well , but will be available at the club for those that wish to see them. Tiritiri Matangi Trip

Overnight trip to TiriTiri Matangi Friday 10th December. Fullers Ferry leaves Gulf Harbor 9.45 am on Friday and returns 3.30 pm on Saturday.10 places in total, $40 return on ferry plus $15 accommodation You will need to take your food, sleeping bag, sheet to cover mattress, torch (with red cellophane over lens), everything needs to be in rodent free bags, no opened food, chilly bins with lids etc., and be at Gulf Harbor to board at 9.15 am. From 7am on the day ring 0800 Fantail incase ferry is cancelled. Bruce taking names, for further details see you at the meeting

DOCTOR: Divers dumb

A doctor at the recompression chamber at the Devonport Naval Base says two novice divers who got the bends were ‘dumb’ not to keep a close eye on their air supply as they dived off Lottin Pt on the East Cape on Saturday. One man ran out of air at 25m and the pair shared the other diver’s tank as they ascended, but it ran out at 15m. The men, both in their 20s, then shot to the surface with one of them unconscious for five minutes. Dr Chris Sames said the divers were probably breathing very quickly and failed to pace their dive to match their air. The men were flown to the navel base in North Shore City by the Tauranga based TrustPower TECT rescue helicopter.

The Wyland message is “One person can make a difference”.

Wyland is the world renowned artist who creates those huge murals of the sea, as can be seen at our own Viaduct Basin and the club is going to have the privilege of hosting this presentation this year at our Anniversary Dinner. The criteria for this award is primarily aimed at recognizing those individuals or a group if individuals that have unselfishly contributed huge amounts of their personal time for the benefit of all divers and the marine environment for no real personal financial gain or glory. They are the unsung heroes, doing what they feel will make a difference for the better, for this planet we call home.

What is it about the ocean that soothes a person’s soul and makes them feel alive again? LASTLAST CHANCECHANCE -- HAVEHAVE YOUYOU REGISTERED WITH MARGARET FOR THE

DOLPHIN UNDERWATER & ADVENTURE CLUB

th 50 ANNIVERSARY 9th October 2004

CUTOFF DAY IS CLOSING IN FAST GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Simon Mitchell

PLUS: The Wyland Foundation Dive New Zealand Recognition Award Presentation

BUFFET · BAR · MUSIC · OLD FRIENDS Drinks from 6pm – Dinner 7pm $30.00 per person Milford Cruising Club 24 Craig Road Milford

Bring along any old photos or memorabilia to the dinner or earlier for a committee member to put on display for you

RSVP to Margaret Howard Ph: 09 478 3905 or email: [email protected] QUOTE To the world you may just be one person – but to one person, you may just be the world. .

Remember when BCD’s were only!

'Latest News from on board An Cala'

Margaret reminded me that I missed sending our news through last month but you have to realise that us cruisers do have rather a hectic schedule so it's not always easy to find time for emails!! We've fallen in love .... with Vanuatu. We're currently anchored in Asanvari Bay on the island of Maewo and it's beautiful. Every island is different, every village has its own character, and all the ni-Vanuatus are so friendly and incredibly welcoming. Stu and Guy have gone off in the dinghy with fishing rods and spear gun with the son of the village Chief who is going to point out the best fishing spots - I've put in an order for lobster and a nice poulet fish (the local snapper, not chicken) but I'll let you know what we end of having for dinner! The water here is gin-clear (pity it's not actual gin as the alcohol supplies are running dangerously low!). Yesterday we were out with our glass blong daeve (mask) and paep blong pullem wind (snorkel) - Bislama is a wonderful language - and the visibility was fantastic, could spot the sharks floating by 20 metres down. Not much to report on the diving front though. Stu did don the gear and dive here in the anchorage but that was to retrieve our winch handle that had fallen over the side! Last night the Chief organised an evening's entertainment for all the yachts here. Starting off with some very energetic and vibrant custom dancing with men dressed in little more than willy wraps and a strategically placed fern leaf, then the school children played an elaborate sort of hop-scotch with moving bamboo sticks (we joined in but all we managed to do was trip over the bamboo!), then the string band started up and we were fed a plate of delicious local food, after consuming a few coconut shells full of kava. It was Vanuatu's Independence Day on 30th July (24 years they've had freedom from the French and the British). We were looking forward to the celebrations because we'd heard there'd be Flat Racing. We presumed that might have something to do with horses and we may even place a bet or two. We followed the crowds to Freshwater and asked when the flat racing would begin. 'Soon soon'. It didn't take us too long to realise that we were to witness the Flag Raising!! Not quite as exciting but at least we didn't lose any money. OK - that's it for now. Hope you're all well and have managed some diving - which is more than we've done. Also hope the organisation is going well towards the 50th Anniversary. We are going to miss the great occasion as we should be in Australia with Guy and Barbara at that time.

Thanks Margaret. Promise not to miss next month!

TEN WAYS A DIVER CAN PROTECT THE UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT (PADI Project AWARE – Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education)

1. Dive carefully in fragile aquatic ecosystems, such as coral reefs.

Although, at first, they may look like rocks or plants, many aquatic organisms are fragile creatures that can be damaged or harmed by the bump of a tank, knee or camera, a swipe of a fin or even the touch of a hand. It is also important to know that some aquatic organisms, such as corals, are extremely slow growing. By breaking off even a small piece, you may be destroying decades of growth. By being careful, you can prevent devastating and long-lasting damage to magnificent dive sites.

2. Be aware of your body and equipment placement when diving.

Much damage to the environment is done unknowingly. Keep your gauges and alternate air source secured so they don’t drag over the reef or bottom. By controlling your buoyancy and taking care not to touch coral or other fragile organisms with your body, diving equipment or camera, you will have done your part in preventing injury to aquatic life.

3. Keep your diving skills sharp with continuing education.

If you haven’t dived in a while, your skills (particularly buoyancy control) may need sharpening. Before heading to the reefs, seek bottom time with a certified assistant or instructor in a pool or other environment that won’t be damaged by a few bumps and scrapes. Better yet, take a diving continuing education course such as PADI Scuba Review, the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course or a PADI Specialty Diver course.

4. Consider your impact on aquatic life through your interactions.

As every diver soon learns, very few forms of aquatic life pose a threat to us. In fact, some creatures even seem friendly and curious about our presence. As we become bolder and more curious ourselves, we may even feel compelled to touch, handle, feed and even hitch rides on certain aquatic life. However, our actions may cause stress to the animal, interrupt feeding and mating behavior, introduce food items that are not healthy for the species or even provoke aggressive behavior in normally non-aggressive species. 5. Understand and respect underwater life.

Through adaptation to an aquatic environment, underwater life often differs greatly in appearance from life we are used to seeing on land. Many creatures only appear to look like plants or inanimate objects. Using them as ‘toys’ or food for other animals can leave a trail of destruction that can disrupt a local ecosystem and rob other divers of the pleasure of observing or photographing these creatures. Consider enrolling in a PADI Underwater Naturalist course.

6. Resist the urge to collect souvenirs.

Dive sites that are heavily visited can be depleted of their resources in a short period of time. Collecting specimens, coral and shells in these areas can strip their fascination and beauty. If you want to return from your dives with trophies to show friends and family, you may want to consider underwater photography.

7. If you hunt or gather game, obey all fish and game laws.

You may be among the group of divers who get pleasure from taking food from the aquatic realm. If you engage in this activity, it is vital that you obtain proper licensing and become familiar with all the local fish and game rules. Local laws are designed to ensure the reproduction and survival of these animals. Only take creatures that you will consume. Never kill anything for the sake of killing. Respect the rights of other divers who are not hunting. Avoid spearfishing in areas that other divers are using for sight seeing and underwater photography. As an underwater hunter, understand your effect on the environment.

8. Report environmental disturbances or destruction of your dive sites.

As a diver, you are in a unique position to monitor the health of local waterways, lakes and coastal areas. If you observe an unusual depletion of aquatic life, a rash of injuries to aquatic animals, or notice strange substances or objects in the water, report them to local authorities, such as the local office of the Environmental Protection Agency or similar organization in your country.

9. Be a role model for other divers in diving and non-diving interaction with the environment.

As a diver, you realize that when someone tosses a plastic wrapper or other debris overboard, it is not out of sight out of mind. You see the results of such neglect. Set a good example in your own interactions with the environment, and other divers and non-divers will follow suit.

10. Get involved in local environmental activities and issues.

You may feel you can’t save the world, but you can have a great impact on the corner of the planet, in which you live and dive. There are plenty of opportunities to show your support of a clean aquatic environment, including local beach clean-ups and attending public hearings on matters that impact local coastal areas and water resources. Know all sides of the aquatic environmental legislative issues and make your opinions known at the ballot box.

50 th Anniversary Update

Have you registered with Margaret yet? Please do so and don’t leave it to the last minute like well all do! Also start digging out those old photos and in the process if you have any memorabilia please can you make it available for the club to display. Please advise a committee member.