Welcome to Lord Howe Island MV 'Pinnacle'! It has been a long awaited arrival and we are stoked to say that she has settled in very well. On her arrival, we went for a spin to the Admiralty Islands, followed by an Introductory Dive at Comets Hole.
We are looking forward to many more adventures to come onboard 'Pinnacle'.
We are very pleased to announce that our custom made dive vessel, 'Pinnacle' has been completed and is lapping Manly Harbour in Brisbane. Skipper Aaron Ralph will be flying over to Brisbane this week to bring her home.
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Underwater Photography Workshop with Amanda Cotton. Details are:
Date: March 2017
Group Size: 10 divers
Best For: Intermediate to Experienced Divers
Price: AU$3000
Additions: Underwater Photography Workshop with Amanda Cotton
Trip Information:
7 nights lodging at Leanda Lei Apartments, 5 days diving
11 dives: 2 dives per day, depart at 9am, return around 1pm, 1 night dive. Balls Pyramid to be included in these dives if weather permits
Airport transfers
Morning refreshments on dive days (tea, coffee, biscuits)
Lunch every day
Afternoon photography workshop sessions
*Excludes flights. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Join photographer Amanda Cotton for an underwater photography experience like no other. The expedition includes an in depth underwater photography workshop covering :
Strobe/housing configurations
Basic exposure and understanding
White balancing
Shooting modes/ etc.
Strobe use and function
Photoshop tutorials including workflow
Information on shooting macro including strobe use
Exposure and lighting techniques, etc.
Information on shooting close up wide angle
Exposure changes for different environments
Strobe techniques
Backscatter removal
Basic workflow for image cataloging
Copyright protection information
Conversion to black and white
Removal of unwanted items in image
Printing techniques
Other subjects of interest
Workshop is open to all shooters from beginner photographers to advanced shooters. While we are excited to offer the Underwater Photography Workshop at no additional cost to this expedition pariticpation in the course is not required to join us on this adventure.
To secure your spot, simply book online http://www.prodivelordhoweisland.com.au/products/photography-course-with-a-cotton-photo
or
If direct deposit is preferred, email lisa@prodivelordhoweisland.com.au to receive a Booking Form.
Pro Dive Lord Howe Island has opened its PADI Divemaster Internship program to applications for the season of 2015-2016.
The positions available are:
One position from 18th Sep 2015 - 31st Jan 2016
Two positions from 1st Feb 2016 - 31st May 2016
The successful candidates should be passionate about the environment, physically fit and have a friendly disposition.
Pre requisites are:
The positions are unpaid, with most expenses included. Inclusions are:
If you are interested in applying, please do the following:
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Cheers, Aaron and Lisa
The time has come for us to farewell our beloved dive boat - Explorer IV.
Explorer IV is retiring after 20 years with Pro Dive Lord Howe Island!
To celebrate its time as part of our dive family, we're dedicating a week of appreciation with daily photo posts from past to present along with an #Explorer4 diver photo comp on Facebook! Follow our page to get involved!
