Dive Picton, in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand

MASSIVE GRAND OPENING SALE WEEKEND
Posted on Tue 16 August, 2011

We have got the big white dive truck out and about in Blenheim with goodie bags and awesome deals - have a look for it on Grove Road.

Also instore we will have a full range of massive reduced wetsuits, snorkelling gear and scuba diving hardware. Also there will be the entire display of all Lava Core Watersports Gear on special as well.

On Saturday night we are having a BBQ and Beverages evening free to those who book in! So let us know if you're keen before next Thurs!

And cause we're keen to try out our new classroom and pool facilities (next door to the shop!) anyone booking on Open Water, Advanced or Rescue Diver Course before the end of the weekend will recieve a $100 voucher to spend in-store!

And last but not least we are going to have to collect some seafood for the weekend so are doing a dive trip on Wednesday 17th Aug to get some scallops and Crays. Those keen - it is $60 for the double dive if you have all your own gear - otherwise you get 50% off hire. Spaces limited to 6 so book soon!!

Anyway - loads off stuff happening so come and see us!

Turn left at the dairy on the square and head down that road till you see us on the corner of York St and Broadway.

Catch you later!

Cheers!

Ben and Dale Ashworth

DIVE PICTON ON THE MOVE
Posted on Fri 15 July, 2011

WE ARE MOVING!!!

WE ARE RELOCATING TO THE CORNER OF YORK STREET AND BROADWAY AT THE END OF THIS MONTH. WE WILL BE CLOSED HERE 31ST JULY OPEN THERE AUGUST 1ST!!!!

PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AS THAT IS WHERE ALL OUR BLOGS ARE.

THANK YOU!!!! :)

Thoughts for Russian diver
Posted on Tue 11 January, 2011

As many of you will be aware it is with great sadness that we are letting you know of the loss of one of the Russian diving group visiting New Zealand.

The diver was experienced and did not even get to dive on the Mikhail Lermontov when she collapsed on the boat.

She was attended on board by a paramedic and several appropriately qualified staff. Unfortunately after a long period of resuscitation she was unable to be revived.

We would not like to speculate as to the cause of death until the formal details have been completed, but would like to say that we feel deeply for her family that is so far away and our thoughts are with them.

We would also like to thank everyone for the tremendous amount of support you have shown us during these sad times. That is what the diving community is all about.

Ben and Dale Ashworth

Advanced Openwater Completed at Lermie
Posted on Mon 04 October, 2010

Well done to Wade and Brad for perservering with the bad weather calls over the last month. It took a while but we finally chose a great day to get out to Port Gore and fininsh our dives on the Mikhail Lermontov.

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It was a treat to also get some great scallops for the table as well.

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Visibilty at the back end of the wreck was stunning with about 10-12 metres- the propellors were very easy to see and get the impression of the immense size.

For Mike and Grant the first dive was a lesson in making sure your intergrated weight pockets are connected! Luckily the wreck didn't claim yet another lost weight system.

Dan and Will- Lermie virgins had a great dive- bit different to Thailand!