Mar 09
Recently I had the opportunity to complete the Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather course. My previous experience on the Poseidon Mk6 meant that I was able to focus more on the Prism2 than the actual difference between open and closed circuit diving. Immediately I noticed the shape and position on the front-mounted counter lungs I was …
Aug 10
A big congratulations to Liz and Christian on completing their Hollis Prism 2 Tec CCR rebreather crossover course, They both have shiny new rebreathers ready and rearing for the coming seasons diving. Also, congratulations to Nick on completing his Hollis Explorer SCR rebreather crossover course. The Hollis Explorer is aimed at recreational divers and …
Jul 13
We just returned from a fantastic dive trip aboard the MV Bilikiki, based out of Honiara in the Solomon Islands. A great break from the NZ winter to enjoy amazing diving in 28 degree celcius waters. It was my first time returning after 10 years, when I used to work aboard the Bilikiki, and I …
Nov 18
Members of the Water Junkie Dive Club turned up at Stanmore Bay Leisure Center to try out some of the latest diving technology…the newly released Hollis Explorer and Poseidon Se7en rebreathers. These units are specifically designed for recreational divers making them safe and easy to use, but giving you all the benefits that rebreathers have …
Aug 30
Congratulations to 6 new rebreather divers on passing their TDI Hollis Explorer Rebreather course – Richard Chitty, Michael O’loughlin, Claire Murphy, Mark Robinson, Shane Thompson and Dave Drane. We completed the courses at Leigh and Taupo. We now have Hollis Explorer Rebreathers in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. View Photo Gallery:
Aug 11
A big congratulations to Bob Thompson who travelled from Australia to complete his TDI CCR Mixed Gas Instructor Course in the Inspiration/Evolution rebreather. Bob is now qualified to teach rebreather divers on trimix to a maximum depth of 60m. Between the skills and drills we managed a nice long dive on the Waikato Wreck. It …
Jul 27
We timed the weather well as we shot up to the Bay of Islands and managed to rack up more wreck dives on the Canterbury wreck in Deep Water Cove. Our full and part-time tertiary students are only a couple of wreck dives short of the 10 required for their Wreck Instructor specialty. Nick and …
Jul 13
Congratulations to another bunch of newly qualified rebreather divers. Jamie, Jesse, Kyrstin and James are presently cruising around the South Pacific diving on their new Hollis Explorer rebreathers enabling much greater bottom times and to quietly sneek up close and personal to all the tropical marine life. We’ll see you back soon Jamie for your …
May 22
Congratulations to Sasha, Jono, Isaac and Jamie on completing their TDI Hollis Explorer Rebreather course. Welcome to the wonderful world of silent diving!
Mar 12
Congratulations to Joanne and Martin on completing their TDI Poseidon Rebreather course. Taking advantage of the great weather before Cyclone Lucy arrived we made the last dives of the course at Tiri Tiri Island. In a past life Martin owned a Dive Center in Dorset, UK, and is amazed by the progress in technology. Previously …