Hi Everyone,
Join us for a fantastic days diving at the Alderman Islands on Saturday 14th December!
Diving:
The Alderman Islands are situated approximately 20km off the coast of our departure point, Tairua
in the Coromandel. Often compared to the Poor Knights, the Alderman Islands are group of
scattered islands made up from the remains of ancient volcanoes. The result is some of the
country’s most spectacular diving including pinnacles, walls, caves and kelp covered boulders. This is
the perfect environment for an abundance of sea life such as stringrays, morays, butterfly perch,
kingfish, pink and blue mao mao as well as sponges and nudibranchs on the walls. If you’re into
hunting you’ll find pack horse and spiny crays in the cracks.
The Boat:
The MV Taranui is surveyed to carry 19 passengers on a Day Trip (typically we’ll have about 10-12
divers). Cruising at 12 knots allows passengers to relax and enjoy the trip, and move around the
vessel with comfort and safety. Facilities include a fridge & cool store, gas cooking facilities, and a
toilet. Jim utilises a GPS/Sounder for navigation as well as a wealth of local knowledge.
There is ample room on deck for divers to gear up and plenty of shelter should the weather not be
as agreeable as the surroundings. There is also plenty of room up on the flying bridge to get a raised
perspective of the scenic beauty that is the Coromandel Coast.
The skipper of the MV Taranui is the infamous Jim Hope. What Jim doesn't know about the
Coromandel Coast probably isn’t true anyway! Jim is approachable, but a word of caution - watch
out for that wicked sense of humour!!
Having been a Primary School Principal in an earlier life, Jim decided that life on the ocean's wave
was probably more his style, and there's no better place to base himself than out of Tairua Harbour.
He is fully qualified and his wealth of local knowledge is invaluable in making a great days outing.
Price (2 dives):
$120
What to bring: Full set of dive gear including 2 FULL tanks, lunch, warm clothes, sun screen
To book your spot
1) Pay $50 deposit into the BBS Club Account
ASB 12 3056 0875280 01
Put your Name and ‘Aldermans’ as a reference.
Email Roger to let him know president@bbsdivers.info and CC Dave trips@bbsdivers.info
2) Email Dave (trips@bbsdivers.info) with the following details:
a. Your name.
b. Approx. Number of Dives
c. Date of Last Dive
NOTE: We need at least 8 divers on the trip, otherwise it will be cancelled.
Cheers Dave