TERRIGAL UNDERWATER GROUP INC. ( TUG ) is a social, non-profit Club, whose members have a common interest in SCUBA diving. TUG is entirely independent of any other organisation, but supports like minded groups to foster goodwill in and knowledge of the sport. Dives are organised and conducted most weekends using the Club boat TUG 2, which is moored at Terrigal. The membership represents a wide range of underwater interests and dives are often geared to cater for these activities. Certified divers will not only enjoy savings with the cost of the sport but the assurance that they will be diving off a purpose built dive boat fully equipped with Oxygen, GPS, decompression bars with air and a host of safety features.

As well as diving the very best sites on the Central Coast, from time to time weekend and holiday trips to interesting locations are organised. Members are encouraged to increase their level of skill by attending special courses which are organised by the club. Social gatherings are an important aspect of club life and members are invited to attend these, as well as the General Meetings where recent work of our underwater photographers are shown and special guests are invited to speak on dive related topics.

We warmly encourage new members and invite you to direct your enquiry to any member of the Board (listed elsewhere) who would be pleased to answer your questions.

Information:

TUG is managed by a constitutionally elected Board and all members are encouraged to serve as their time allows. It is an enriching experience to contribute to the Group and the club benefits greatly from new inputs. The Committee meets as required to discuss club matters and formulate items for consideration at General Meetings.

General Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month ( except January ) at the Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford, commencing 1930hrs. Members are encouraged to invite family and friends, as guests are always welcome. At these meetings the past month of diving is recounted and programming for the coming month is considered. The Dive Programmer invites people to convene dives at sites of their choice and then arranges publication of the Dive Schedule.

The Dive Schedule is published both in hard and electronic copy each month. The hard copy is available to all members and interested organizations, however members are encouraged to access the Dive Schedule through our web site.

The Club website is http://www.cci.net.au/scuba Through this site members are able to access the latest information, share moments with other divers and plan their diving activities by logging on to scheduled dives. Further information can be obtained via E-mail or by writing to us. So why not drop us a line

Membership Fees (July 1 to June 30)

Membership of Terrigal Underwater Group Inc. ( TUG ) is obtained by completing the Membership Application form or the Membership Renewal form. Copies of these forms can be obtained from the Secretary or the Treasurer or through the club website. Each new Membership Application is submitted to the Committee for approval.

Fee's are as follow:

A reduced fee applies for members joining after 1 January of fifty percent of the current membership fee.

Boat Fee

This fee is payable to the Dive Convenor before the Dive commences. The fee is usually collected as the participants make ready for the dive. It is requested that members provide the correct money to facilitate a prompt departure.

Single Boat Dive $20

This is the Club run reward system whereby members enter a draw by paying a monthly sum of $10 and selecting an available TUGGO number. At each monthly meeting a draw takes place, the winners being awarded one free boat dive each. The winners are presented with or sent a voucher which is given to the Convenor on the day of the dive.

Over the years many different ways of raising funds have been explored. Probably the most successful have been those that involve us as a group. Most recently the club participated in Sensory Solutions taste testing. Dinners and trips away are designed more for friend raising. The Group has always had tremendous support from its membership, particularly in regard to donated services and goods.

Several key Sponsors have helped the Group over the years. The Sponsors are always acknowledged in an appropriate manner and we are most grateful for their assistance.

Club Manual

This important document fully outlines all aspects of Club activity and all members should obtain a copy and become familiar with the contents. 

Club Manual Document

 

Renewal form

Application form