Mayor Island Club Trip

A great forecast and spare spots on the Mt Underwater Dive club boat presented itself so it was off on Mantra to get some much needed diving in.

Unfortunately very green water about so little in the way of photo opportunities.

Hayden has seriously upgraded his kit and was making the most of getting to grips with the new setup.

Its amazing to see the growth within the club of the interest and investment in photography. Ian had a new 10,000 lumen video light which unfortunately I missed viewing for myself underwater but will be shadowing him underwater next time to see its performance for myself.















A quick snorkel in the caves afterwards had a curious seal buzzing past.

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The large caves at the north eastern end of the reserve are quite extensive in size with multiple exits but not a lot seen other then the Blue Mao Mao hanging about amongst the light rays at the entrances.













After this it is was off to Tuhua Reef and deciding the green visibility didn't offer much in the way it was change of lenses to macro to see what opportunities awaited.

Afterwards it was a drop-off for a couple of the spearos at the entrance to South West Bay while the remainder of us watched the seals frolicking on the rocks and the shallows. I believe the count got up to 16 and now regretting not re rigging and unpacking the gear to jump in the water. Have to remind myself next time to make the most of the opportunities when they come along!
Not great day for photos but good to get out in the boat and catch up with other members from the club.