27-29 January 2007    

The Curtin Artificial Reef, due west of Moreton Island in Brisbane, was established by the Underwater Research Group of Queensland (URGQ) and was named after one of its instigators, the late Frank Curtin.  The Curtin Artificial Reef was established with the assistance of the barge and tug companies, the Queensland Department of Transport and the Armed Services. The reef consists of 21 vessels, steel pontoons, 60+ car bodies, concrete pipes and a tram.  The first sinking was in August 1968 and the last sinking in September 1998.  Club members are still on the lookout for vessel additions and hope to add a Caribou aircraft when the complicated logistics are resolved.

 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 competition as follows:

Best Portfolio                Winner - John Kelley                        Oceanic Split Fins from Dive Dive Dive

Best Wreck                    Winner - Deb Aston                        $100 voucher from Deep

Natural Light                  Winner - Michelle Marshall          Polar fleece jacket, beanie & mask strap - Undersea Explorer

Group Diver                   Winner - Roelf Vanderkruk             Double Dive with Pt Lookout Scuba

Best Nudibranch           Winner - John Kelley           
                                        Prize Winner - Sarah Drew             Undersea Jewels book from Gary Cobb

Marine Animal                Winner - John Kelley
Behaviour                       Prize Winner                                     Silk painting - undersea scene

Best Macro                     Winner - John Kelley
                                         Prize Winner - Allan Reed              Physiotherapist voucher

(2006 competition report and sponsors was included in the May 2006 Dive Log Magazine)

For further information please email urgqinc@hotmail.com

2007 WINNING PHOTOS