Photo: Laurnet Bernard   The Poor Knights Islands have been classified as a marine reserve since 1981, with a complete ban on all recreational fishing coming into effect in 1998. It is a unique and flourishing environment – a special place to dive. A weekend spent diving in the Poor Knights with Pete Mesley as […]

“WARNING! If you fail to watch your ppO2 and understand the implications – you will die, it is only a question of where and when.” So closed circuit rebreather (CCR) diving is a pretty serious game then. It undoubtedly requires a level of alertness and confidence beyond anything I have experienced during my open circuit training. These […]

  I was cable-tying regulators onto the top of the shark cage. It was buoying up and down in the swell. I was trying my best to keep my balance so as not to fall into the shark infested waters. I was pretty comfortable though, knowing that it takes a while for the sharks to […]

  Deciding you like somewhere before even stepping foot out of the airport has to be a good sign. Many people had told me that Sydney is not your average city. Many non-city people had told me Sydney was one of the few cities they really enjoy. And for those city lovers who visit Sydney […]

  As I steadied myself in the water column – ensuring my buoyancy was precise and my bubbles near non-existent – I homed in on the static but distinct target. With the sling of my spear pulled tight and poised for a breakneck speed release I moved ever closer to the striking Lion Fish. With […]