What we’re about
Down Under Divers Club (DUDC) is the oldest continuously operating club in the country. We are an all volunteer group that promotes diver social, educational and charitable events. DUDC supports all local dive shops without competing with them. Membership is encouraged but not required. All new Open Water divers have a free one year membership!
Our members are passionate about diving and you will find Down Under Divers Club traveling to all corners of the world or simply enjoying a dive in a local quarry. Our purpose is to go diving, promote diving, learn more about diving, and then go diving some more.
What we do
• Monthly dinner meeting via ZOOM and at Dave and Buster’s on the second Tuesday of each month. Each meeting has a speaker to present something of interest to divers. Recent topics have included exotic trip reports, famous North Carolina wrecks, and even the mating rituals of lobsters!
• During the local dive season (May-September), we host a cookout at one of the nearby quarries. This year we will likely split the events between Fantasy Lake Scuba Park and Mystery Lake Scuba Park.
• Epic end of year Holiday extravaganza! Each December before the holidays, we gather at Devil’s Ridge Country Club for a fantastic evening of socializing, drinks, dinner, and door prizes.
• Annual Polar Bear Dive at a local quarry each January 1. This year’s event was featured on WRAL, ABC11, and in the News & Observer!
Workshops on various dive related topics. Past workshops have included Dive Computer Basics and tips on Underwater Photography.
• A few special social events are also organized each year.
Why join?
Membership does have its privileges. Our membership year runs from March to February and all members who join before April 30 receive the club gift.
Current club benefits:
· Monthly Dinner/Zoom Meetings with Speaker
· Monthly Summer Quarry Dive Outings
· Free Lunch At Club Dive Outings
· Membership Gifts
· First Dibs on Club Sponsored Workshops
· Free One Year Membership for all new Open Water certifications!
How much?
We offer several membership options.
Memberships :
· Single - $40
· Couple - $70
· Family - $90
Please visit http://www.downunderdiversclub.org/#/membership to join.
Still on the fence? Come or ZOOM to one of our monthly dinner meetings and see what we are about! We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Dave and Buster’s in Cary. We gather for dinner and drinks around 6:30 and the meeting and presentation starts around 7:30.
Dave and Buster’s
1105 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511
You can also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/downunderdiversclub/
and our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/downunderdivers/.
Questions? Email elt@downunderdiversclub.org.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- DUDC June Dive Outing at Fantasy Lake!Fantasy Lake Adventure Park, Wake Forest, NC
Mark your calendars for June 28th and meet us at Fantasy Lake for a day of bubbles, buddies, and fun!
Book your entry to Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in advance online at www.gofantasylake.com.
We’ll start gathering around 10 AM — come early to suit up, relax, and get ready to make a splash! Keep an eye out for the Down Under Divers banner at the second shelter — you won’t miss us!
We’ll be serving up lunch at noon, Sizzlin’ Burgers & Juicy Dogs, so come hungry. It’s going to be a day full of sunshine, dives, and good vibes!
- DUDC July Meeting: The Mangrove Adoption Program with Terence ChingDave & Buster's Cary, Cary, NC
Down Under Divers Club (DUDC) is the largest and longest running independent scuba club in North Carolina, and supports all local dive shops. The DUDC has a monthly meeting at Dave & Busters in Cary, with topics on some aspect of diving, travel, safety or our water environment. You do not have to be a member to come!
We are excited to have Terence Ching, President of the Curacao Outdoor Industry Alliance (COIA) join us for our July meeting, to share with us their mission, vision, and their project 'The Mangrove Adoption Program.'
"Our project (the Mangrove Adoption Program) aims to restore mangrove ecosystems in order to build climate-change ready, healthy and resilient coastal ecosystems which will buffer coastal communities from extreme weather and other climate events. By harnessing the power of community, environmental expertise, and innovative techniques, we are committed to revitalizing degraded mangrove areas to create resilient coastal habitats and communities. Our approach involves not only planting stock, but also raising awareness about the importance of these invaluable ecosystems while promoting sustainable coastal management practices and activities."
Join us on July 8th at Dave & Buster’s in Cary. We’ll gather starting at 6:30 PM so you have time to order food, drinks, and mingle with fellow divers. The meeting will officially begin at 7:15 PM with announcements, followed by the presentation from our guest speaker. We look forward to seeing you in person! If you can’t attend, don’t worry—you can still participate via Teams and be part of the action. https://teams.live.com/meet/9398865042253?p=HyJwRofcS73o6Rr8
