The 340 ton “MFV Aster” was a South African registered lobster fishing vessel which was prepared as a diver-friendly artificial reef by cleaning and cutting openings into the structure before scuttling. The Aster was scuttled in Hout Bay near the wreck of the Katzu Maru on 9th August 1997. It has been used as a [...]

Basket star, Star Walls The name “Star Walls” was probably chosen with reference to the adjacent site “Kanobi’s Wall”, as an allusion to the movie series “Star Wars”, and to the vertical granite cliff face that constitutes the main feature of the site. The site was discovered and named by BlueFlash charters in 2006. (Wikitravel) [...]

From diverse and breathtaking reefs to seals and sharks to a variety of shipwrecks, Capetonians are fortunate to enjoy a vast range of diving. Cape Town divers enjoy two ‘oceans’, the cold Atlantic on the West coast and False Bay on the East, and when dive conditions on one side are a mess, the other [...]

Sea fans and colourful corals Named after the rock formation, Die Middelmas, that the site is close to. This rock formation forms a ‘blind’ rise which peaks about 5m below the surface. The site has an interesting topography with shear walls and interesting swim-throughs covered with colourful sea fans, soft corals, sponges and other invertebrates. [...]

PART 1 – THE PARTICIPANT Name * Surname * Date of birth * Contact number * Email address * Physical address * City * Province * Country * Emergency contact name * Emergency contact number * Are you a DAN member? Yes No What is your DAN membership number? Do you have medical aid or [...]

1. Acceptance of Risk I confirm that the answers I have provided in this form are true and correct and that Cape Scuba Club has relied on those answers in allowing me to participate in the activities. I acknowledge that the activities are potentially dangerous recreational activities and involve obvious risks. I acknowledge I am [...]

Get in nice and close. Make sure your diving skills are good before you start using a camera underwater. Set your camera to the highest resolution, and the lowest ISO to begin with. Practice topside with your camera inside the housing. Try taking close-ups of flowers and other objects. Get close to your subject – [...]