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Underwater Explorers Club of South Australia Inc.

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Company description The Underwater Explorer`s Club lays claim to be the oldest-established scuba diving club in Australia. We formed in 1954 and were incorporated in 1965.
Our Patron, Dave Burchell was sixteen when he lost a leg in an accident while on a train. He grew up determined to join the Navy in World War11, but was rejected due to his lost leg and was finally accepted by the Air Force. After the war he worked on cattle and sheep stations in the Australian outback. After returning to the city he took up the sport of high diving and for 15 years performed with the South Australian Diving Troupe. In 1951 he started skin diving and in 1960 founded the Adelaide Skin Diving Centre. For the next 20 years he was one of the pioneers of diving in Australia and trained hundreds of sport and commercial divers. He was involved in many stunts and projects, including deep dives off the Continental Shelf, exploring flooded goldmines and the underground systems of Mount Gambier. He even tried para-scuba by parachuting from an aircraft in full diving gear. After landing in the sea he continued down and met up with a submarine. Dave has dived a wide variety of locations; Truk Lagoon, The Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, the Aegean and most of the Pacific Islands. His most important dive was during the search for HMAS Perth which was lost during WW11. The Perth bell now lies in the Australian War Museum in Canberra. Dave has been awarded the British Empire Medal and he was the first South Australian to be featured in the National TV program ``This is Your Life``. He has also authored two books.
UEC members enjoy regular day and weekend trips with a variety of boat and shore dives.
Also, a variety of social activities is offered for divers and families.
UEC has been involved with KESAB clean-ups for several years.
For some years, we have been cleaning up under the Rapid Bay Jetty, home of the Leafy Seadragon, the state fish emblem. At times we have collected over 50 kg of
rubbish from that underwater area. We have also been able to influence local district councils about environmental issues in sensitive marine environments.
UEC members have worked with the Dept of Environment and Heritage in discovering and mapping ship wrecks.
Following the tragic deaths of divers in Mount Gambier caves many years ago, the UEC worked with Government to ensure these caves were kept open for safe cave diving.
UEC has also participated in Reef-Watch activities in SA, idenifying local fauna and flora and looking at the impact of changes in the marine environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
We dive with people we know.
No need to BYO dive buddy! We provide you with a suitable diver.
We dive at a wide variety of sites, including some not visited by commercial dive boats.
Our calendar is produced each August, covering events for a whole year - making it easier for you to plan your holidays.
We offer various refresher training courses, e.g. oxy resus, dive leader, safety officer, boat handling & dive skills updates.
Your favourite dives can be arranged - just ask and we will add them to our calendar.
Members can participate in club projects, eg finding and mapping ship wrecks, reef watch, clean-up Australia
We arrange popular mini-holidays each year (at least every long weekend) and sometimes longer dive holidays interstate or overseas.
We offer social events where you and your non-diving family and friends are welcome.
Monthly general meetings with guest speakers and/or slides/video show.
You receive a monthly newsletter to keep you informed and up to date.
... AND THERE IS MORE!
WE INVITE ALL PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS FOR A DIVING DAY OUT BEFORE YOU JOIN UP.
Location description: UEC has a number of keen underwater photographers and new photographers are always welcome.
Our meetings are held at the Santos Stadium, Railway Tce., Mile End. They commence at 8pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Most meetings have a guest speaker and visitors are always welcome.
WHAT WE DO

THE DIVING
Most weekends, all year round (weather permitting), the club conducts dives to local and more remote sites.
THE SOCIALIZING

The club schedules regular social events, e.g. BBQs, dinners and movie nights for you, your family and friends to enjoy.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
1. To foster recreational scuba diving in all its aspects.
2. To advance the sport of recreational scuba diving in this Club and in clubs of a similar nature.
3. To protect the environment and uphold any legislative requirements.
The Club celebrated its 50th Birthday in 2004!
Join us! New Members Welcome:

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One of the oldest independent diving clubs in the southern hemisphere.

Contact information:

Street Address:
PO Box 74
Kent Town
South Australia
Australia
5071
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT + 10 Brisbain, Vladivostok, Sidney, Canberra
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