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Deep South Social Freedive & Picnic

  • Fortescue Bay Boat Ramp TAS Australia (map)

Come join the Deep South Freedive community for a fun and relaxed freedive and picnic at Fortescue Bay!

Whether you're keen to explore new underwater spots, meet fellow ocean lovers, trade tips and tricks with other freedivers or just come for a snorkel or swim, this is the perfect day out. Everyone is welcome!

Location:

Fortescue Bay Boat Ramp, Fortescue

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sSFi1wcQCiicVBaB7?g_st=ac

It's one of our favourite spots on Tassie’s South East Coast with turquoise water and white sand! It has shallow spots for cruising and a nice drop-off for those wanting something a little deeper

PLEASE READ

  • Reception at Fortescue Bay is little to non existent so please read the event details carefully and ensure you know where to go.

  • A National Parks pass is required to enter Fortescue Bay and can be bought online here. https://parks.tas.gov.au/.../park-passes-and-entry-fees

  • Car parking is best at the Cape Hauy parking spot near the bbq shelters or in the car park opposite the Parks Info Office, a 5 min walk away from the Boat Ramp.

  • Boat Ramp parking is for cars with trailers only.

This is a free event though you do need to RSVP below please to help the organisers run a smooth event.

Date & Time: Sunday 2nd May

  • 10:00-10:20 - Arrive, meet the community, find a buddy to dive with and discuss your capabilities, put on your wetsuit and get a lucky door prize ticket!

  • 10:20AM - Essential pre - dive briefing followed by a fun group photo

  • 10:30AM - Dive in!

Feel free to end your dive and get the picnic started when you’re ready

What to Expect:

  • Go in the free draw to win a lucky door prize just by coming!

  • A wide variety of rich underwater life!

  • Share a picnic lunch by the water - bring a plate to share

  • Connect with awesome like minded people

  • A huge shoutout to everyone for generously sponsoring us and donating to these events

Want a chance to win the lucky door prize? Here’s how:

  • Arrive by 10:20 AM for the pre-dive briefing and collect your lucky number.

  • Jump in for a fun time with the community.

  • Join us for the community picnic where we’ll draw the winning number

A few reminders:

We highly encourage taking a freediving course with us to learn how to freedive safely and proficiently.

  • This is a free, casual meet-up, not a formal course, so please ensure you’re comfortable to look after yourself and always buddy up (you can find a buddy during the pre dive chat if you come alone).

  • Conditions may change - check the discussion tab for weather/location updates

  • We highly encourage car pooling to these events so we don't over crowd areas. Keep your eye on the Facebook discussion for a car pooling thread.

  • Note: The only thing we take at social dives are photos, so please no harvesting of abalone, fish, or crayfish.

  • Don't have snorkel or freedive gear? Get in touch now to arrange hire options.

Please send us a message if you have any questions or if you’re keen to donate a lucky door prize to the next event.

Join the Facebook event and stay up to date in the discussions thread: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DsSyteYv4/

Please follow Deep South Freediving on Facebook to stay connected and up to date on all future events!
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PS - The post dive picnic might just be the best part..

Please RSVP below and we'll see you in the water.

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