The Scuba Doctor in Rye, Victoria | Scuba instructor

The Scuba Doctor

Locality: Rye, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5985 1700

Address: 1/49 Peninsula Ave 3941 Rye, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.scubadoctor.com.au

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25.01.2022 We've added a new guide - Underwater Camera Arms and Trays. It covers the foundations of your underwater lighting setup. See https://bit.ly/2IisPaC

24.01.2022 WE'RE OPEN AGAIN! As of Monday, 09-Nov-20, we're back to our usual trading hours: * 7.30 a.m. till 5 p.m. (or later) on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays (except Christmas Day) * 9 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday... * Closed Tuesday However, we do still have some Coronavirus COVID-19 Restrictions in place. Please see https://bit.ly/3hPgM1T

24.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is about taking time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Over recent months we've been continuing the process of, where we can, adding an acknowledgement to the traditional owners for each dive site in our database. Working from the west to the east of Victoria, this truly ancient country includes the coastline and seas of the following five traditional owner groups: * Gunditjmara people... * Eastern Maar people * Wathaurong (Wadda-Warrung) people * Boon Wurrung (Bunurong) people * Gunaikurnai people We pay respect to their Ancestors and their Elders, past, present and emerging.

24.01.2022 If you want to shoot it like an SLR with dedicated lenses and ports, but are on a limited budget, then this is the camera, housing, lens and port combination you need. * Olympus PEN E-PL10 Mirrorless Camera > from a camera store * AOI Olympus E-PL9 and E-PL10 Underwater Housing > https://bit.ly/2JYqWRn... Professional Lens Package for PEN Housings This setup will shoot the widest of wide-angle and split shots, and the tiniest of the tiny macro. The Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens will match the 180-degree angle of coverage that can be had from a fisheye lens on an SLR. The Olympus 60mm Lens with its razor-sharp optics, fast focus, and super macro range can do a 1:1 reproduction ratio without any additional lenses. Add on a wet macro lens for even more magnification to shoot the smallest critters in the ocean. Wide Angle Lens & Parts * Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4/3 FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5 Lens > from a camera store * AOI DLP-06 Dome Port > https://bit.ly/2Ivp9Ti Macro Lens & Parts * Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Micro 4/3 Lens > from a camera store * Olympus PPZF-EP03 Focus Gear for Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens > from a camera store * AOI FLP-02 Flat Port > https://bit.ly/2ItAmnd * AOI UCL-09 Close-Up Lens > https://bit.ly/38A9GMB * AOI AD-M67-03 M67 Flip Adapter > https://bit.ly/32CWToM * AOI UMG-05 90 LCD Magnifier for Olympus Camera Housings > https://bit.ly/3eTj7Id

23.01.2022 Diving is different for all of us, however, there are things we all feel...

23.01.2022 Imagine a deep pool like this at somewhere like the Quarantine Station.

23.01.2022 Today is the opening of the Lobster Season! Here is what you need to know... How to Catch Crayfish > https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/article-catching-crayfish.htm Where to Catch Crayfish > https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/melbourne-cray-dives.htm How to Cook Crayfish > https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/article-cooking-crayfish.htm

22.01.2022 Top notch advice from our friends at Backscatter.

21.01.2022 Back in the 1800s, quarantine was handled differently. Ships anchored off the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean and people waited out their time in isolation. The artefacts discarded overboard from the ships make this an interesting dive dive. See https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/divesite.htm

21.01.2022 The puppy dogs of the sea!

20.01.2022 Our Mad For Marine Life underwater photography competition finishes at the end of November! One Grand Prize winner will receive: CineBags CB70 Square Grouper Bag for Underwater Camera System. Estimated value: A$329... One Runner Up winner will receive: CineBags CB76 Tool Kit Bag. Estimated value: A$95 One Highly Commended winner will receive: CineBags CB75 Neoprene Work Mat for Underwater Housings. Estimated value: A$39 Email your best underwater snaps to [email protected] as an attachment with the subject "Mad For Marine Life" to be in with the chance to WIN. Please submit files no smaller than 1024 x 1024 pixels and no larger than 4096 x 4096 pixels and no more than 4 MB in file size. *** Your photos will also be proudly showcased on our website and social media *** We love hearing about tales from under the sea so if you could include any details about the accompanying dive too, that would be fantastic! The Photo Contest begins at 6 am on Wednesday, 28th October 2020, and ends at 11:59 pm on Monday, 30th Nov 2020 Winner announced: Friday, 11th Dec 2020. Full photo contest details at https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/photo-contest.htm

20.01.2022 Always worth a read...

19.01.2022 What's the best underwater camera for you in 2020? To see our picks of the best action, compact, mirrorless and DSLR cameras for photos and video, please click this link now > http://bit.ly/2OKlBPG We've also updated our Underwater Camera Buying Help guide. See https://bit.ly/36bFmVR Don't forget to enter our Mad For Marine Life photo contest. For details, please see https://bit.ly/3mTsg6g

19.01.2022 Melbourne has some amazing dive sites that are often overlooked by local divers. One example is Lonsdale Arches. Yes, you may have dived there on your Open Water Course, or sometime shortly thereafter, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go back there again and again. The swim-throughs and arches are awesome, and they provide heaps of shelter for the constantly changing marine life that feeds in this nutrient-rich environment. For more information, please see https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/divesite.htm Redboats are going there this Saturday. Book on here > https://secure.netbookings.com.au/tourism/1934/viewtours

19.01.2022 We’re giving you the chance to have your say on plans to upgrade the Cowes boat ramp. We’ve commissioned concept designs for the Anderson Road ramp and we’re ho...lding a drop-in session to share the plans and collect feedback from local boaters. We’ll be at the Cowes Yacht Club next Wednesday (July 14) from 4.30 to 6.30pm and we’d love you to come on down to have a chat and view the plans. The designs have been developed by experienced coastal engineers and address ways to better manage sand build up at the ramp. If you can’t get along to the session you’ll be able to view the plans and provide your feedback online. Bass Coast Shire Council Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Maritime Safety Victoria Boating Industry Association of Victoria VRFish Victorian Fisheries Authority

19.01.2022 Wow! It's one thing to pat sharks when they come to play with you, but removing hooks is a whole new level...

19.01.2022 No-one likes being cold in the water, especially if it cuts a dive short. It's time to start thinking about your drysuit, wetsuit, base layers, and undergarments so you can stay diving warmer for longer. The comprehensive Fourth Element range of options we have available has awesome solutions for you. See https://bit.ly/3iNMImO

18.01.2022 Scuba diving has been around since the mid 1940s and a lot of its early popularity is thanks to vintage diving TV shows. The underwater world was huge in the 1950s and 1960s and TV shows inspired a generation to get in the water and explore. After the 1970s the diving shows dried up a bit. Here are two we remember well and revisit occasionally... Sea Hunt - Filmed in black and white from 1958 to 1961, Sea Hunt had four seasons with a total off 155 episodes that followed Lloyd... Bridges as former US Navy Frogman Mike Nelson. It was popular for decades afterwards. The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau - Jacques Cousteau's documentary series showed the world all sorts of underwater life. Debuting in 1966 and finishing in 1976, the 36 episodes show Cousteau and his crew sailing the Calypso around the world exploring and looking for new species. Are there TV shows other than these that inspired you to get into diving?

18.01.2022 Those of us who have a passion for the underwater world love to share that passion with others. We love to tell of the beauty, of the excitement and all the weird and wonderful things we encounter along our underwater journey. But we're all perhaps a little guilty of showing a false view of our modern day oceans. We doubt there is a single diver out there who hasn't come across some form of trash during a dive, and although it's not the most photogenic subject, and perhaps no...t what you've waited months to come and see, maybe as an underwater photographer or videographer should try shoot some trash. We believe we have a duty to educate and inspire those who live in the Instagram beauty-bubble, and to encourage the every day diver to consider their impact in every little way. Shooting for conservation doesn't bring instant gratification. It's the later impact that you have to strive to achieve that will make the biggest change and bring about the biggest sense of accomplishment. And that impact is worth pursuing. Never underestimate the impact your images can make, in the right hands, for the right cause.

17.01.2022 Maxwel Hohn has spent the last four years shooting in the freshwater lakes of British Columbia to produce this amazing look at the daily migration of the Western Toad Tadpole. Please take a few minutes and check out his spectacular work!

17.01.2022 We've added "Boon Wurrung Country" to our address details on our website. We're still trying to find out if there is a traditional name for Rye.

17.01.2022 Time to take advantage of good diving weather like this diver. We're open today, 7:30 am to 5 pm. Please drop by the dive shop for an air fill, or just to catch up. @matt_harrington74 on Instagram

17.01.2022 The Control Area in place to manage abalone disease in the south-west has been updated and now extends past the western edge of Bridgewater Bay. The extension... is only about one kilometre west to allow a small buffer from the new detection sites. The Control Area now spans from about a kilometre west of Cape Bridgewater Lookout in the west to Cape Grant in the east. Boating, diving and fishing activities can continue in Portland and Discovery Bay, as there are still no detections east of Cape Grant. Please note, there is a Fisheries Notice in place with restrictions near Narrawong. Please see vfa.vic.gov.au for more information. Fishing and boating restrictions remain in place in the Control Area. Please continue to practice good boat hygiene. Thank you to everyone in the community, fishers and industry for your ongoing support of this response, doing the right thing and following the restrictions. Check out the new map online or for more details about the CA agriculture.vic.gov.au/abalone

16.01.2022 A great tutorial on shooting macro with the Olympus PEN E-PL10 from our friends at Backscatter.

15.01.2022 The Apeks dSMB 1.4M is a decent size, closed-cell delayed Surface Marker Buoy with one of the first true oral inflation valves. Most dSMBs today have an inflation valve similar to your BCD but most divers orally inflate their dSMB to maintain buoyancy. The valves on most dSMBs can sometimes be tricky to orally inflate so Apeks fitted a valve specifically for orally inflating Buy Now > http://bit.ly/3iREThk

15.01.2022 It's Time To Start Your Christmas Shopping? The Scuba Doctor Holiday Gift Guide 2020 has a few ideas for the diver in your life... https://bit.ly/3eJjqoL Please Shop Early! COVID-19 has had a huge impact on everyone's shopping habits this year. It's highly likely that there will be a big increase in online shopping orders this holiday season. Australia Post and other delivery services are already struggling to deliver as quickly as they usually do. To avoid disappointment, please shop early!

15.01.2022 An interesting development.

14.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC Week

14.01.2022 Be like a Blue Whale!

13.01.2022 Some serious underwater video making...

13.01.2022 Port Phillip’s best kept secret is a Ramsar-listed waterbird paradise.

13.01.2022 CALLING ALL SPIDER CRAB FANS! TIME IS RUNNING OUT to submit your support letters to the Public Consultation on what should happen to our iconic, world-renowned ...Australian Great Spider Crabs during their annual moulting aggregations (they clearly shouldn't be harvested during the most vulnerable stage of their life-cycle, connected to their breeding cycle!) PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS ASAP sharing your thoughts on why the spider crabs should be safeguarded and requesting a No-Take Season instead of a 'bag limit reduction' (which only further endorses and promotes targeting them when they are moulting!) CLOSES 27 OCT. Thank you to everyone who is taking the time to write in on this important issue at this critical decision-making time about this highlight event of our annual Victorian Marine Life calendar! See more

13.01.2022 Congratulation Mandy!

13.01.2022 Suspect this isn’t going to end well.

12.01.2022 The Scuba Diving Magazine "Through Your Lens 2020" winners have been announced - and they are inspirational...

12.01.2022 The NEW Suunto EON Steel Black dive computer has arrived! Equipped with Suunto Fused RGBM 2 and Bühlmann 16 GF dive algorithms, the choice is yours. Suunto EON Steel Black is the ultimate dive companion for divers demanding the most. Pair with up to 20 Suunto Tank PODs before you dive to enjoy following your gas pressure conveniently straight from your wrist and, with mobile connectivity to the Suunto app the Suunto EON Steel Black is ready for your adventures.... Put to the test in the toughest diving conditions by Suunto's internal dive team on hundreds of dives - the Steel Black is functional, accurate, and built to take a beating. Suunto EON Steel Black comes with a stylish brushed stainless steel bezel and a vivid high contrast colour screen - easy to read even in low light conditions. The long-lasting battery endures even the toughest diving conditions, and with a full charge, provides up to 40 hours of diving. Explore like never before with the Suunto EON Steel Black. See https://bit.ly/3qZxKzQ

11.01.2022 COMING SOON! Pre-order Now! Backscatter Macro Wide 4300 Underwater Video Light MW-4300 The Ultimate Compact Video Light for Macro, Wide, and Snooting. Perfect for a GoPro, Compact, or Pro Level Video Shooters... the ultimate video light for any video or photo shooter. Its compact size is great for travel. It's versatile for macro and wide shooters, and offers practical signaling options usable on any dive that goes way beyond a simple SOS pattern. See https://bit.ly/2UQDv3r

10.01.2022 Always worth thinking about when you head to the beach.

10.01.2022 The new Fourth Element OceanPositive Hydroskin Rashguards and Leggings in action. Buy now > https://bit.ly/3141mQB

10.01.2022 The new Fourth Element Surface Suit is a great choice for diving and freediving plus surface watersports. See https://bit.ly/30SL7WB

10.01.2022 Another great read by Sheree Marris...

10.01.2022 Geared up and ready to go this weekend? The weather in Melbourne looks good for diving this weekend and the sea is calling... We're open again on the weekend, 7:30 am to 5 pm. Please drop by the dive shop for an air fill, or just to catch up.

09.01.2022 If you're looking to get out diving or snorkelling this weekend, Saturday is the best day for it.

09.01.2022 Replacing old hoses on your regulator can feel like a minefield with all of the different size threads available and fittings. Our guide, Buying Scuba Diving Hoses, provides answers and advice on selecting your replacement diving hoses. See > https://bit.ly/32trN2Y See also, Caring for Scuba Hoses > https://bit.ly/32oHsR9

08.01.2022 Another wonderful video from Pang...

08.01.2022 No Rye Schoolies Week 2020! Officially, there is no Rye Schoolies Week 2020 due to Covid-19. Unofficially, many hundreds of schoolies are still likely to come into the area. With interstate travel restrictions and difficulties, there could be potentially more attendance in Rye. Because of the school exams finishing later this year, gatherings for Rye Schoolies Week are expected to happen from Saturday 5th to 12th December 2020. However, the reality is schoolies will probably ...start arriving en masse from tomorrow, Friday 27th November 2020. The car parking in front of Rye Pier will be CLOSED from 3 p.m. each day from Saturday 5th to 12th December 2020. This will limit your ability to dive at Rye Pier during this period.

08.01.2022 Freediving is enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity. Unfortunately, many people attempting it have no idea what they are doing and, as a consequence, get in to trouble all too frequently. Here are nine things you need to know about freediving > https://thedivesource.com/9things/

07.01.2022 Made from tough and reliable machined aluminium, the Backscatter FLIP7 and FLIP8/9 offer colour filters customised for different diving depths and professional-grade macro optics that turn your GoPro into a serious underwater camera. FLIP7 is compatible with the HERO3 through HERO7. See https://bit.ly/3nEzhrY FLIP8/9 is compatible with HERO5 to HERO9. The FLIP8/9 has larger, more ergonomic flip tabs to make changing filters underwater even easier in cold water with gloves. Se...e > https://bit.ly/2IWo7zN Please look at this article with videos for full details on the FLIP. See > https://bit.ly/3lWueCI

07.01.2022 No matter how old a bloke is, you can still be a Summertime Boy!

07.01.2022 While out spearfishing a croc shows up...

07.01.2022 The Scuba Doctor is Australia's local dive shop with everyday low prices on diving and snorkelling gear for underwater explorers in-store and online.

06.01.2022 We've added a new guide - Camera Housing Maintenance. It covers the basics of better underwater camera housing maintenance. See https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/camera-housing-maintenance.h

06.01.2022 If you're feeling the cold this winter try cuttling up with a #cuttlefish! Despite their name, cuttlefish are not fish but intelligent invertebrates related to ...the octopus, squid, and nautilus. They may be just on of the world's most unique marine animals! They can count, exert self-control, and have numerous wily tactics to evade predators, including creating their own body double from a cloud of ink. Another quirk of the cuttlefish is their greenish-blue blood, because instead of using hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the bloodstream, they use a different protein called hemocyanin, which contains copper. They also have three hearts Doug Anderson - Red Cuttlefish #underwaterlife #saveourmarinelife #bestfish

06.01.2022 BLACK FRIDAY... It's just another day at The Scuba Doctor! Why save one day, when you can celebrate our everyday low prices, every day! Shop now > http://bit.ly/2AMpESv

06.01.2022 The Kraken Quick Disconnect Arms are an easy way to change lights or strobes quickly. Simply push in slightly, twist and pull apart. Ball to YS Mount > https://bit.ly/3fyawet Ball to Ball Mount > https://bit.ly/3fn6llB

03.01.2022 A good start towards the shift away from single-use plastic for the UK. It's time for Australia to Get on Board!

03.01.2022 Even PADI is recognising the awesome pictures taken by our instructor Sam Glenn-Smith. Well deserved.

03.01.2022 Our friends at Backscatter have added another great tutorial to their series on using the Olympus TG-6 underwater.

03.01.2022 Clean up in 2020. Take the new Fourth Element Ocean Debris Bag with you on every dive > https://bit.ly/33Qaf2e Small enough to be stashed in a pocket or clipped on externally, the bag unrolls to provide a handy way to get involved with cleaning up our dive sites.

02.01.2022 If you can't wear a face mask properly when you enter our store, we'll put a peg on it!

02.01.2022 Here is a Mad For Marine Life Photo Contest entry from David Haintz. Title: Seahorse Under Frankston Pier Photo Location: Frankston Pier, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia.... For your chance to win, please see https://bit.ly/3mTsg6g

01.01.2022 This fantastic Giant Cuttlefish Seat has just been installed near the entrance to the new Whyalla Jetty at the Whyalla foreshore, SA.

01.01.2022 When you surf in bait ball territory, you're going to have a few bigger friends join in...

01.01.2022 Looking for a place to dive or snorkel close to the Melbourne CBD, give Point Ormond Reef in Elwood a try. See https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/divesite.htm